Communicating your research

Autumn 2025: Courses and Workshops

Would you like to develop your communication skills? This autumn, several lectures and workshops will be offered for researchers.

Mini-course in popular science writing & research communication

Format: Mini-course

Date: 10 and 17 October

With: Magnus Linton, Åsa Knaggård, Lene Nordrum and Ulrika Oredsson

Part 1: 10 October

• 10:00–12:00 | Lecture: The Role of Science and Scientists in Society – and Lund University’s Support
• 13:00–15:00 | Lecture: Written Ways to Greater Impact – Rethinking Text and Purpose

Part 2: 17 October

• 10:00–12:00 | Workshop: The Art of the Opening – Getting the Reader’s Attention from the First Line

Read more and register for the mini-course on 10 and 17 October

Turn your ideas into articles with The Conversation

Format: Workshop

Date: 3 November

With: Miriam Frankel

Bring your ideas – this is your chance to present them directly to an editor from The Conversation. We are offering two workshops on the same day – the content is identical, so please register for just one session:

• 10:00–12:00
• 14:30–16:30

Read more and register for the workshop on 3 November

Sharing your research beyond academia – with a special focus on the media

Format: Lecture & interview training

Date: 27–28 November

With: Ulrika Oredsson, Amanda Lindqvist and Hanna Linder

Part 1: 27 November

• 09:00–12:00 | Lecture with exercises: A lecture on public outreach with exercises

Part 2: 27 or 28 November – interview training in three small groups

• 27 November 13:00–15:00 (Group 1)
• 28 November 10:00–12:00 or 13:00–15:00 (Groups 2 and 3)

Read more and register for 27 and 28 November

What is research communication?

Research communication is about communicating research to people outside academia. Communicating your research builds trust and shows why knowledge matters.

Communicating research is not just about disseminating results. It is also about creating an understanding of how research works, why it is needed, and how it can make a difference in society. 

There are many ways of communicating, such as writing articles, giving talks or posting on social media. How you choose to get your research out there depends on what you want to say – and who you want to hear it.

Principles for research communication at Lund University

When communicating research in public contexts – in the media, social media, lectures or other channels – you should follow the University's guidelines for good research communication.

Principles for research communication

Write to make your research more accessible to a wider audience

Writing popular science is completely different from writing scientific articles. It is about adapting both language and structure to reach people who are not experts in your field.

Would you like to hone your skills? One way is to write for The Conversation, where you will be supported by an editor throughout the writing process. As a researcher at Lund University, you also have free access to short online courses that give you tips and advice on popular science writing. 

Learn how to write popular science texts

Write for The Conversation 

Online courses – The Conversation

News and debate

What do you do when a journalist contacts you? Or when you want to share a news story or write an opinion piece? You will find practical tips and guidelines here.

Tips concerning contact with the media

Writing opinion pieces

Research Portal

By updating your page in LUCRIS, Lund University's research information system, you make your research, projects and events visible in the Research Portal for researchers, media and the public. It strengthens both your own research profile and that of the University.

LUCRIS and the Research Portal 

Lectures and open discussions

Would you like to take part in public talks on research – or maybe enter the Researchers’ Grand Prix? Here is a summary of current forums and initiatives.

Forums and activities at which you can present your research