Media Training for Scientists

Confident in front of camera and microphone – confident, comprehensible and authentic.

Das Foto zeigt eine typische Situation aus einem Medientraining. Ein Dozent filmt eine Teilnehmerin mit einer großen Kamera während der zweite Dozent Tipps zum optimalen Auftreten vor der Kamera gibt. Auf dem großen Bildschirm im Bildhintergrund ist die Filmaufnahme der Teilnehmerin zu sehen.

What to expect from the course

Our media training prepares scientists for interview situations and exchanges with journalists. They learn how to act in front of a camera and microphone in a protected environment, take a clear stand and explain complex topics in an understandable way. Participants practise target group-oriented and media-appropriate communication, which helps them to appear convincing in public.

Thematic foci

  • Of senders and receivers – levels of communication
  • Science in the media – The world in 30 seconds
  • The radio statement – short and understandable
  • The television message – also emotional
  • The interview in front of the camera – increasing media presence
  • When the body speaks – interpreting physical signals correctly
  • Dealing with critical questions – discussion culture

Learning Framework

  • Objectives: Preparation for interview situations in front of microphone and camera. Understanding the logic of the media business
  • Target audience: Scientists at all career levels who are confronted with media inquiries and interact with journalists
  • Contact persons: Sandra Helber & Tizian Ehrlich

Media Training for Scientists: available formats

Our workshops and courses are available in various formats, tailored to individual learning needs. Whether face-to-face, virtual or as a digital self-study course – each format specifically promotes the development of skills in science communication.

In-person Workshop

Direct exchange and practical application: our face-to-face workshops offer a focused learning environment with a real break away from the daily work routine. The focus here is on direct exchange with trainers and the group. Interactive exercises and practical methods make the content tangible and firmly anchored. The intensive learning experience leaves a lasting impression. Our workshops take place either at your institution or in the NaWik course room.

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Online workshop

Location-independent learning in the virtual course room: our online training courses bring participants together online at fixed training times. The units – two or three half days – can be easily integrated into everyday working life. Each training session is accompanied live by two trainers and takes place in small groups to enable intensive exchange and individual feedback.

 

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Our Trainers

Our trainers come from diverse backgrounds in research, journalism, and professional science communication. What they all share is extensive experience in engaging with audiences beyond the academic world, along with a passion for sharing their knowledge and expertise in our trainings.

Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Dozentin Dr. Christine Blume.

Dr. Christine Blume

Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Mitarbeiterin und -Dozentin Dr. Ulrike Brandt-Bohne.

Dr. Ulrike Brandt-Bohne

Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Dozent Richard Fuchs.

Richard Fuchs

Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Dozentin Lena Ganschow.

Lena Ganschow

Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Dozent Ingo Knopf.

Ingo Knopf

Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Dozentin Julia Vismann.

Julia Vismann

Do you have any questions or would you like to find out more about our services?

Whether in-person workshops, online workshops or e-learning courses – NaWik has the right training courses for good science communication.
I would be happy to advise you personally.

Contact us
+49 (0)721/608-41718
Das Foto zeigt NaWik-Mitarbeiterin Sandra Helber.
Sandra Helber

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helber@nawik.de

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