Don’t be the only person excited about your research. Learn to communicate science for impact!
Communicating your research to the right people, at the right times, and in the right ways, ensures that it has value and impact beyond research and academia, and that it supports positive change in policy, practice, and behaviour.
With a focus on humanizing science, and the people who do it, this facilitated online course invites researchers to explore and develop the powerful stories that help audiences connect with their work. It pairs this human focus with practical tools for strategically, cost-effectively and professionally communicating with non-specialist audiences and the media.”
By the end of the course, students will be able to think strategically about science communication, tailor content to the specific needs of target audiences, and make science understandable for non-specialists.
Dates and times: March 21 to April 22, 2022; classes are mostly asynchronous with a few synchronous activities over the duration of the course. Expect 10–12 hours notional hours per week.
Type of course: This is a non-credit micro-credential course offered at the non-degree level.
Registration and fees: The cost of this 5-week course is $1,200 CDN. (A limited number of bursaries may be available to those who demonstrate financial need.)