Science & Policy Workshop C: Communicating Science

2026_FS_SciComm
02.03.2026 - 16.03.2026
2 days
  • 02.03.2026, 09:00 - 18:00: Communicating Science
  • 16.03.2026, 09:00 - 18:00: Communicating Science
Start registration period: 01.12.2025
End of registration period: 06.02.2026
ETH Zurich, centre
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Students enrolled in PSC PhD Programs: CHF 0
LSZGS PhD students: CHF 0
All others: CHF 300
ETH Zurich
Scientists in all fields are more and more often expected to perform public outreach on matters ranging from research funding to assisting policymakers in taking decisions. In doing this, they face challenges. Challenges range from being clear, convincing, accurate, and, at the same time, engaging. Academic researchers play an essential role in allowing policymakers to develop and properly assess science policy options, speaking to the media, and contributing to the improvement of public’s critical thinking. If advised and coached appropriately they can engage in a true dialogue that enhances mutual understanding between academia and the public. For more details, see the abstract.
Jacopo Pasotti
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This course is open to PhD students of ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, or University of Basel. Priority is given to PhD students enrolled in the [PhD Program in Science and Policy] (https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch/en/teaching/phdsciencepolicy.html). Post Docs, researchers, staff members or externals can join if places are available.

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English
Attendance and active participation during the two course days (16 hours). In the weeks between the two workshop days you should plan for available time for group work and individual work of min. 30-40 hours.

By registering you agree to the PSC course terms and conditions AGBs

Arrange cancellation with the PSC coordination office (psc_phdprogram@ethz.ch): Up to 2 weeks prior to course start without a fine.
Later cancellations and incomplete attendance without documented justification will incur a fee of 200 CHF.
To ensure valid registration, ETH Doctoral students MUST register via the ETH Course list / MyStudies only!

Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center

Dr. Luisa Last (psc_phdprogram@ethz.ch)
FS26_PSP_Communicating_Science.pdf
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