Science Communication: Impact Beyond Publication - Part -1

DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance (India Alliance) organised an Online Workshop on ‘Science Communication: Moving Beyond Publication’, for students and researchers in Life Sciences in India. This workshop highlighted the need for communicating science to non-experts and its value. The workshop was divided into two sessions where the trainers discussed the craft of writing and speaking about science to a non-specialist audience and how researchers can use this skill to increase the visibility and impact of their research:
Session 1: Popular Science Writing for Researchers
Focused on different formats of science communication—plain-language summaries, research news stories, podcasts, infographics, videos
Learnt how to write a lay summary or news story based on the latest research findings
The session introduced and highlighted the need of science writing and its value. Attendees learnt various styles and techniques of popular science and understand how to develop their skills as engaging science writers. The session was particularly useful for researchers who want to engage with the public and make research accessible.
Editage was our knowledge and training partner for this workshop.