Courses in research communication
Do you want your research to reach a wider audience?
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 2025: Courses and workshops
Mini-course in popular science writing & research communication
Type: 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 sign up for the mini-course on 10 and 17 October
Turn your ideas into articles with The Conversation
Type: 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 offer two workshops on the same day – the content is the same, so only register for one session:
- 10:00–12:00
- 14:30–16:30
Read more and sign up for the workshop on 3 November
Webinar: Researchers share tips and experiences about communicating via social media
Type: Webinar
Date: 17 November
Time: 12:00–13:15
With: the following researchers – Andreas Bergh (economics), Nils Gustafsson (political communication, social media and political participation) and Kim Nicholas (sustainability studies).
Read more and sign up for the webinar on 17 November
Workshop: Get started with LinkedIn
Type: Workshop
Date: 17 November
Time: 14:00–15:00
With: Anna Johnsson, social media manager, and Ulrika Oredsson, research communications officer.
The workshop is aimed at those who are new to LinkedIn or who want to update their profile and presence with a focus on research communication. The session also provides practical tips and the opportunity to start working on your own profile.
Read more and sign up for the LinkedIn workshop on 17 November
Sharing your research beyond academia – with a special focus on the media
Type: Lecture & interview training
Date: 27–28 November
With: Ulrika Oredsson, Amanda Lindqvist and Hanna Linder
Part 1: 27 November
- 09:00-12:00 | Lecture and 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 (group 2 and 3)
Read more and sign up for the lecture and interview training on 27 and 28 November
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)