I offer workshops and multi-session courses for groups want to strengthen their writing and presentation skills together. Everything is tailored. We start with a conversation about your goals, and I design a training to fit.
My trainings and workshops are always hands-on, energizing, and can be tailored to any group.
Consider…
You’re organizing a PhD retreat or summer school… You want a session that’s practical, engaging, and gives participants tools they can use right away.
You want to invest in your research group or department… You’re looking for professional development that improves how your team communicates their work, and maybe builds some camaraderie along the way.
You coordinate a graduate program… You want to give your students communication skills that complement their research training.
Trainings can focus on any number of topics…
Writing — Structure, flow, paragraphing, clarity, how to kickstart your writing pricess, how to write a given kind of text (paper, proposal, review, etcetera), and how to make the writing process less painful
Presenting — Storytelling, delivery, managing nerves, engaging different audiences, pitching, poster presentations, presenting your science in film or podcast
Science communication for broader audiences — Translating research for non-experts, whether that’s media, funders, or the public.
AI tools for research and writing — How to use AI effectively and responsibly in your workflow, what it’s good for, where it falls short, and how to stay in control of your own voice.
Practical details:
Workshops run0 1–3 hours. Multi-session courses involve 2–8 sessions. Available on-location at your institution or online. All trainings are tailored to your group’s level, goals, and time.
Experiences
“One of the most useful courses of my PhD: a balance of theory, practice, and feedback that directly improved my writing and presenting.”
— PhD Candidate, Amsterdam UMC
“The structure of the course and the peer feedback sessions helped me grow quickly.”
— PhD Candidate, Erasmus MC
“I learned practical tools I can apply right away — especially how to structure my writing so it flows.”
— PhD Candidate, NIOZ
“The training was very fun, knowledgeable, and essential for academic work.”
— PhD Candidate, Amsterdam UMC
FAQ
For what groups are the trainings and workshops intended?
Our trainings and workshops are for anyone who wants to improve their science communication skills, whether written or oral. Our team has experience teaching groups at every level in academia, from bachelor’s and master’s students to PhD candidates and junior faculty. However, even seasoned acadmeics or private-sector knowledge workers stand to benefit from courses in academic writing and research presentation, if not only for their own increased efficiency or ability to adapt to any audience, then to further improve at actionable feedback on their own student’s writing.
How long are the trainings and workshops?
Everything depends on the balance of your needs and what is possible within a given time frame. Workshops can run from one to three hours, and trainings can involve anywhere from two to eight sessions of up to three hours each.
Are your trainings and workshops available online?
Yes. Clear Science offers trainings both on-location and online. In some instances this will change the focus of the training. An online presentation course, for example, will typically focus on presentation skills in an online context whereas presentation courses on location will focus on in-person presentation skills.
Where do you give your on-location trainings and workshops?
Our in-person trainings and workshops are delivered on-location at your university, lab, or other designated meeting space.
Can I request a training tailored specifically for my program, or organization?
Absolutely. Yes.
