All our communication seminars have a common goal: to convey expertise in order to be understood by as many people as possible.
The IISC seminars and trainings are therefore practice-oriented. They are led by experienced seminar leaders from science communication and science journalism. We constantly adapt the content and use current examples that we find particularly great.
We are happy to put together a suitable individual seminar or training for any organisation. Let's talk about it. Or write to us: office@iisc.at
Our seminar and training offers for organisations can be downloaded here.
Current dates for individual bookings (open seminars and trainings in English), prices per person:
- Basic seminar science communication in English - online - 25 September 2024. € 495,- plus VAT.
- Journalistic writing for science and possible applications of artificial intelligence - online - 18-19 September 2024. € 295,- plus VAT.
- Media training for researchers - Vienna - 9 October 2024. € 795,- plus VAT.
- Useful AI Apps for Science Communicators – online in English/Deutsch. 16. Oktober 2024 € 195,- plus VAT.
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Basic Seminar on Science Communication
In person or online
Duration: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Max. 12 People. Cost: € 495,- excl. VAT per Person
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Trainer: Mag. Thomas Kvicala
- Why Science Communication?
- How to reach people?
- Emotion in Science Communication
- Basics of comprehensible communication: formulate compactly, briefly and clearly.
- Introduction to journalistic writing
- Visuals and Videos
- Some successful examples of science communication
- Arguments against Science Sceptism
- What do Journalists want? Ask a Science Journalist
Journalistic Writing for Science
In person or online
Maximum of 12 people (6 recommended).
Trainer: Mag. Thomas Kvicala
- What do editors want?
- Basics of journalistic writing
- The press release: design and mailing options
- Exercises: Writing short reports from one's own field of science
- Text: Support by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Procedure of the online seminar via Zoom:
1st Day, 9.30 AM to 12:
Content as described above.
1st Day, afternoon:
Participants are free to write a short article or press release on a topic of their choice and submit the text.
2nd Day, 9.30 AM to 12:
Joint analysis of the texts.
Cost: € 295,- excl. VAT per Person
In person:
Duration: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Media and Presentation Training for Researchers
In person or online
Duration: 9.30 AM to 5 PM (with breaks).
Cost: € 795,- excl. VAT per Person
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Das Präsenzseminar findet in einem professionellem Videostudio in Wien statt.
Maximum of 6 people.
Trainer: Mag. Thomas Kvicala
- The importance of gestures, facial expressions and posture
- Formulate core messages to the point
- Exercises in front of the camera with analyses: short introductions, sound byte, short interview
- Interview traps
- What do Journalists want? Ask a Science Journalist
Science-Podcasts
In Präsenz.
Duration: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Maximum of 6 people.
- Why podcasts?
- Tips for the technical equipment
- Writing for podcasts
- Interview techniques
- Practical exercises: Recording, editing
Produce your own videos with your smartphone
In person or online
Duration: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Maximum of 6 people.
- Basic rules of image composition and story telling
- Tips for the technical equipment
- Useful resources
- Practical exercises: Shooting, editing and dubbing
Current examples of successful science communication
In person or online.
Duration: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Maximum of 12 people.
- We show international examples from different forms of communication: Social media, videos, live presentations, comics, brochures, podcasts, etc.
- Together we analyse how we can adapt these examples for our own academic work.
- Participants are invited to present an example of successful science communication themselves if they wish.
Useful AI Apps for Science Communicators
Online via Zoom.
Duration: 10 AM to 12 PM.
For organisations, we will be happy to prepare an individual offer and find a suitable date.
Max. 12 People. Cost: € 195,- excl. VAT per Person
Trainer: Alex Bodmann, Mag. Thomas Kvicala
In this seminar, the application possibilities of current artificial intelligence tools in science communication will be demonstrated:
- Research, Brainstorming
- Writing text and editing
- Creating Pictures and Videos