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Courses in research communication

Do you want your research to reach a wider audience?

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The Lund University Outreach Academy offers courses for those who want to be better at communicating their research beyond academia. The courses provide practical tools and support for reaching out to the public, media, decision-makers, funding bodies and collaboration partners.

The courses, which are an element in the Lund University Outreach Academy, have been specifically produced for researchers who want to develop the ability to make their research comprehensible, relevant and engaging for different target groups – without compromising scientific quality.

Subject to availability, the University’s communications officers are welcome to take part in the courses. Unless otherwise stated, all the courses are conducted in English.

Autumn 2026: Courses and workshops

Presentation skills for researchers: Make your research clear, engaging and accessible

Type: Workshop 
Date and time: 26 August, 9:00–12:00
With: Anders Sahlman, presentation expert and communication advisor at Melker Media AB

During the workshop, participants will work on how to build a clear and engaging presentation, formulate a strong main message and adapt their research for a broader audience.

Read more and sign up for the workshop on 26 August 

Course in popular science writing

Type: Mini course
Date: 1 and 8 October
With: Magnus Linton, writer and writing coach, and Lene Nordrum, professor in English Studies

Part 1: 1 October

  • 10.00–12.00 | Lecture: Written ways to greater impact – rethinking text and purpose

Part 2: 8 October

  • 13.00–15.00 | Workshop: The Art of the Opening: Getting the Readers Attention from the First Line

Read more and sign up for the mini course on 1 and 8 October

Feedback from previous session 

  • ”I have enjoyed a lot and learned a lot. Education was easy & I got the message (key learning outcomes) clearly."
  • “It´s my first course on popular science writing and it was amazing and mind opening. There are several points that I learned and I will try to incorporate even in my scientific writing. “

Film your research and engage international audiences

Type: Lecture and workshop on field filming.
Date: 5 November.
Time: 10:00–12:00.
With: Lotte Billing, international press officer and Johan Nyman, film producer from Lund University’s production team.

This half-day session is aimed at researchers who want to reach an international audience using visual material. During the morning, you will see concrete examples of how film and images can be used to strengthen reach and impact.

Read more and register for the session

Workshop: Get started with LinkedIn

Type: Workshop.
Date: 18 November.
Time: 13:00–15:00.
With: Anna Johnsson, social media manager, David Larsson Heidenblad, researcher in history and Ulrika Oredsson, research communications officer.

The workshop is aimed at those who are completely new to LinkedIn or who want to update their profile and presence with a focus on research communication. The session provides practical tips and the opportunity to start working on your own profile as well as an inspirational talk with researcher David Larsson Heidenblad, sharing his experiences on LinkedIn.

Feedback from previous session 

  • “Good to get started with LinkedIn – to overcome the first barrier."
  • "Great content and initiative from the Outreach Academy.”
  • “All good! Thank you.”

Read more and sign up for the LinkedIn workshop on 18 November

Background

Corporate Communication launched the Lund University Outreach Academy in autumn 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen researchers’ skills in research communication and make it easier to communicate research findings beyond the academic community.

Researchers and communications officers at the university primarily develop and teach the courses, often in collaboration.

Several of the courses are offered on a regular basis, but the selection is continuously developed based on needs and suggestions from the organisation.

Contact

Do you have any questions or tips regarding a course that you think should be offered within the framework of the Lund University Outreach Academy? Contact: 

Ulrika Oredsson
Research communications officer
ulrika [dot] oredsson [at] sam [dot] lu [dot] se (ulrika[dot]oredsson[at]sam[dot]lu[dot]se)   
 

Last updated: 22 Jun 2026 | anna_v [dot] johnsson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se