As presenters, we are often forced to use poor templates. We can advocate for changes, but the primary responsibility lies with the communications departments: Focus on the audience.
Defending Science – Science is not faith Read More »
As presenters, we are often forced to use poor templates. We can advocate for changes, but the primary responsibility lies with the communications departments: Focus on the audience.
The listener is queen Read More »
With a little thought, preparation, and creativity, you can actively manage the development of your network and align it with your personal goals.
It’s a common phenomenon: After a difficult career start, moving from job to job usually seems like a piece of cake. Throughout one’s working life, unemployment is low. So what changes between the first and second job searches?
What distinguishes the first from the second step Read More »
Is science communication becoming an integral part of funding applications? Is it necessary to acquire third-party funding? What professional backgrounds are suitable for working in science communication? In which jobs does experience in science communication help? Can research funds be used for communication?
Public Relations Communicating as a Career Read More »
“Wow’-slides with impressive numbers are meaningless unless they give context and contrast to bring these numbers to life.
Core Element Context Read More »
In a career workshop, we discuss two principles for salary negotiations. First of all, we need an anchor point. In salary negotiations, this is the market value, i.e., the usual salary for the position you aim for. The second principle is called BATNA, short for Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement.
Salary and life situation Read More »
Public science outreach is becoming a requirement in many third-party funding schemes. Research funders increasingly emphasise the need to communicate scientific results to the broader public, ensuring that research benefits are accessible beyond academic circles.
Public science outreach Read More »
When being understandable is not enough. When speaking with a lay audience, you need to add relevance to comprehensibility
When being understandable is not enough Read More »
Peer feedback: you need honesty and the ability to critically question the status quo. Such conversations help to gain a clear view
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