Science Speaks: A Summer School for Science Communication

Why This Summer School?

As MSCA fellows and MCAA alumni, we’re not just researchers — we’re also storytellers, bridge-builders, and ambassadors of science. Funded by Mednight, organised by MCAA and El Caleidoscopio and supported by CEU-UCH, this two-day interactive workshop will equip you with the tools, confidence, and mindset to communicate your research with clarity, impact, and purpose.

Whether your audience is a policymaker, a journalist, a school student, or the general public, this summer school will help you make your science speak — and be heard.

What You’ll Learn

Through practical, hands-on sessions led by experienced science communication experts, you’ll:

• 🌟 Master storytelling and audience engagement
• 🔍 Translate jargon into plain, compelling language
• 🎤 Deliver confident TED-style presentations and elevator pitches
• 📱 Adapt your message for social media, science festivals, and public events 
• 🧭 Learn to frame your research for policymakers and funding bodies
• 🧠 Practice real-time SciComm with peer feedback and expert tips

Key Topics Covered

• Science Communication to the Media
• Written SciComm: How to Write for Public Platforms
• TEDx-Style Science Presentations
• Engaging Policymakers with Your Research

Who Should Attend?

This summer school is designed for:

• 🧪 Current MSCA Fellows
• 🎓 MCAA Alumni
• 💬 Researchers at any level of SciComm experience — from beginner to advanced

Whether you’re preparing for a public talk, aiming to write more engaging grant summaries, or want to build your visibility as a science communicator, this workshop is for you.

Schedule Overview

🗓️ Day 1 – September 5, 2025
🕥 10:45 – 19:00 (including breaks)
Location: Colomina Palace, Valencia

🗓️ Day 2 – September 6, 2025
🕣 08:30 – 14:00 (including breaks)
Note: Please book any return travel after 15:00 to ensure full participation.

Meet the Facilitators

Led by a dynamic and experienced team:

• Ashish Avasthi – Chair, MCAA Communication WG
• Eva Catalán – Journalist & Editor, The Conversation
• Joana Magalhães & Isabel Mendoza – Experts from Coalesce

Benefits to Participants

✅ Enhanced Communication Skills
Gain confidence in public speaking, media interaction, and outreach.

✅ Greater Visibility & Impact
Learn how to frame your research to attract public, media, and policy attention.

✅ Stronger Career & Grant Prospects
Improve lay summaries and impact sections for applications (Horizon Europe, ERC, etc.)

✅ Peer Learning & Networking
Collaborate and share outreach experiences with fellow researchers.

✅ Concrete SciComm Outputs
Leave with a public abstract, elevator pitch, or social media post ready to go!

✅ Certificate of Participation
All participants will receive a certificate after completing a feedback form on Day 2.

This event is proudly supported by Mednight. Organized by MCAA & El Caleidoscopio with a commitment to excellence, outreach, and societal impact