SISSA, as part of the European PATTERN project, is organising 7 free training activities in the field of Dissemination and Exploitation and Science Communication, tailored to PhD students and Researchers.
The project PATTERN (https://www.pattern-openresearch.eu/ ) - Piloting Open and Responsible Activities and Trainings Towards the Enhancement of Researchers Networks - aims to promote Open RRI - Open and Responsible Research and Innovation by creating and testing training activities for in 8 different topics (Open Access, Research Integrity, Management and Leadership, FAIR data management, Science Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation of results, Citizen Science, Gender, non-discrimination and inclusion in research).
At SISSA, the project is managed and promoted by the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Natural Sciences and Humanities (ILAS), the Research and International Relations Office, the Communications Office, and the Valorisation and Innovation Office.
Calendar of PATTERN training courses
Important: You can choose to attend all or just some of the training sessions.
The Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation in Horizon Europe
26 November 2024, 10-13 | Online
A glossary for Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation in Horizon Europe. Delving into the HE template: Section 2 – Impact. The obligation to communicate, disseminate and exploit. Managing Communication and Dissemination activities in HE projects (including focus on social media, examples of successful CDEPs and Reporting).
The exploitation of scientific results & On creating actionable knowledge
6 December 2024, 10-13 | Online
Focus: Exploitation of scientific results and IPR. Creating Actionable Knowledge: how to visually pitch your research results.
Introduction to Science Communication
7 March 2025, 9.30-12.30 | SISSA, Big Meeting Room
By SISSA
This module helps participants conceptualise the role of communication in the relationship between science and society. The first part of the course will analyse Science Communication as an action taking place in a social and political context. In the second, more practical, part of the course, participants will reflect on their own practical experiences in this field.
*Maximum 20 participants
Writing for the Media
14 March 2025, 9.30-12.30 | SISSA, Big Meeting Room
By SISSA
This module aims at introducing participants to the media logic and at giving them practical experience in writing texts for the media. This may help them better relate with journalists as well as with their institution’s press officers. Participants will understand when and how science can become news, finding out what are the news values and how to structure texts and select content for this kind of audience.
*Maximum 20 participants
Talking with the Media
21 March 2025, 9.30-12.30 | SISSA, Big Meeting Room
By SISSA
The aim of this training is to present some best practices to handle an interview with a journalist. Tips are provided on how to prepare in advance for questions, whether discussing a specific research project or addressing a general topic. Additionally, a series of suggestions are offered to improve performance, respond effectively, and deal with potential challenges.
*Maximum 20 participants
Social Media for Scientists
28 March 2025, 9.30-12.30 | SISSA, Big Meeting Room
By SISSA
Social media are useful tools for publicising one's research and connecting with other researchers. Digital platforms allow you to reach a wide and interested audience. Each platform, however, has its own rules and objectives. We will analyse generic social media and social media for academia and do exercises to learn how to use them.
*Maximum 20 participants
Communicating with Policymakers
4 April 2025, 9.30-12.30 | SISSA, Big Meeting Room
By SISSA
This module aims at introducing the process of policymaking and its relation to science. It highlights the key difference between scientists and policymakers and offers a tool that can ease the communication between them: the elevator pitch. It is a slightly more advanced since it builds on skills previously acquired when dealing with non-experts.
*Maximum 20 participants
Additional information:
- The sessions will be in English;
- The first two will be online and are organised by APRE and LOBA, the others in presence and are organised by SISSA
- They are pilots, which means that you will have the important task of testing in order to improve them in a second phase
GUIDELINE FOR REGISTRATION
1) Access the form by clicking on the link above;
2) Fill in all your personal details;
3) Select the courses you wish to attend;
4) Remember that the first two Courses, Dissemination & Exploitation, are oline. Only for these two, in order to receive the link to attend them, you must complete your registration by clicking on the link next to the title that you will find in the form;
5) You have now completed your registration . You will receive a confirmation email.
*Please note that the maximum number of participants per course is 20 for the Science Communication courses (7,14, 21, 28 March and 4 April). .
Refer to valorisation@sissa.it for information on how to participate and the registration form.
Refer to pattern@sissa.it for information about the PATTERN Project and detailed info about the training course.
