Strategic public communications training | GRTC403

Empower yourself with the tools needed for effective communication and learn how to convey ideas and share your knowledge to diverse audiences.

In this 5-week training program you will develop skills and insights necessary to navigate the complex landscape of communicating with the public. From reflecting about your communication objectives and audiences, to developing strategies to communicate effectively orally, in writing and through social media, this program will help you create compelling messages tailored to your audience, ensuring your message resonates and leaves a lasting impact.

Embark on a transformative journey to become an effective communicator and share your research ideas and findings!

NOTE: Doctoral students interested in applying for the Public Scholars Program must complete this training to receive an invitation to apply. 

• Identify a message or finding they want to share and who it will impact.

• Apply strategies to communicate their research to diverse audiences.

• Use different platforms to convey findings from their research.

Sessions Calendar

Every Thursday – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Jan 22 – Program Introduction and knowledge democratization – part 1

Jan 29 – Knowledge democratization – part 2

Feb 5 – Writing for the public

Feb 12 – Preparing a successful research pitch  

Feb 19 – Creating a social media presence