Postdoc Academy Workshop: Storytelling for Researchers

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We humans are storytelling animals. We have evolved with and through stories, sharing vital information about food sources and dangers but also morality and values, thereby bringing communities together.

In this information age, can the ancestral art of storytelling help researchers to better communicate their work?

In this workshop, you will learn:

• the functions and principles of storytelling
• how to use storytelling techniques to enhance your research communication, from public engagement events to job and grant interviews
• how to adapt your storytelling skills for different media (talks, podcasts, videos, written articles) and different audiences
• the limitations of science storytelling.

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Postdocs

If you do not have a CRSID or are otherwise unable to book via the UTBS booking system, please contact development.pda@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Number of sessions: 1

In-person workshop

The session will be delivered by Dr Samuel Lagier.

Samuel is a public speaking trainer and coach, and founder of SamSpeaksScience helping experts communicate their knowledge. He specialises in communication, collaboration and creativity. Since 2015, he’s helped researchers around Europe to secure grants, get jobs and engage with society. Samuel coached, curated and hosted the TEDxLausanne conference for 7 years. He is a member of the Cambridge University Science Improv group, the science-entertainment collective The Catalyst and the improvised comedy troupe The Renegade Saints.

2 hours