SciMingo organises a science communication academy for enthusiastic researchers who want to learn how to share their research as a comprehensible and compelling story. We focus on writing, infographics, video, and podcast.
Do you want to share your research with people beyond your field, but don’t quite know where to start? Or do you already have some experience in science communication and want to deepen your skills? At SciMingo, we’re here to support you. Through our Science Communication Academy, we help researchers communicate their work in a clear, accessible, and engaging way.
You can enroll in a range of training programmes, including:
- Popular Science Writing (in collaboration with Eos Wetenschap & BioVox): learn how to turn your research into a clear and compelling article
- Video & Pitch training (in collaboration with The Floor is Yours): learn how to share your research in a clear and convincing video pitch
- Infographics (in collaboration with Baryon): translate complex data into powerful visual stories
- Podcasting (in collaboration with Joris Van Damme, journalist for a.o. DS Audio): transform your research into a compelling audio story
- Presenting on Stage (in collaboration with ERLNMYR): build confidence and presence on stage
- AI for Science Communication (in collaboration with ERLNMYR): learn how to use AI tools for creative and effective science communication
- Media Training for Scientists (in collaboration with FishGrowFeet): how to handle and navigate media interviews
The emphasis across all programmes is practical: you don’t just learn concepts, you create something tangible and leave with tools you can immediately apply.
No experience required
The SciComm Academy will be an accessible initiative. You do not need to have any experience in science communication in order to participate. Moreover, we will work with democratic enrolment fees.
Hands-on & result-oriented
The training courses will be intensive tracks. During the practical workshops, you get to work hands-on. Through further individual feedback and follow-up, we help you work towards a tangible result (popular article, infographic, video, podcast), which could be published by our media partners (e.g. Eos & BioVox).
Looking for inspiration?
You don't have a lot of time, but are looking for inspiration nonetheless? Perhaps you could join our free online lectures, in which experienced science communicators share their tips and tricks:
- Communication expert Esther De Smet reveals how scientists may use social media to their best advantage.
- American science comedian and journalist Kasha Patel makes a plea for jokes, even when addressing serious scientific issues.
- Tycho Van Hauwaert explains how scientists may influence the political agenda.
- American science journalist Siri Carpenter explains how to identify, sharp and vet story angles
