Building science communication capacity across Europe
Training and programmes for research institutions equipping scientists and research teams with the skills to communicate clearly and confidently: with peers, policymakers, funders, and the public.
Programmes and training delivered in English, supporting non-native speakers communicating in international research environments. Led by Suzanne Whitby, communication specialist and active science communicator with 20+ years of international experience.
Building science communication capacity across Europe
Training and programmes for research institutions equipping scientists and research teams with the skills to communicate clearly and confidently: with peers, policymakers, funders, and the public.
Programmes and training delivered in English, supporting non-native speakers communicating in international research environments. Led by Suzanne Whitby, communication specialist and active science communicator with 20+ years of international experience.
Trusted by leading research institutions across Europe, including CERN and the UN:
Helping researchers, scientists and staff build skills to communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
There are three simple ways for you to work with us. Choose the approach that fits your needs.
Skills Training
Practical workshops and skills-building sessions
From 2-hour online sessions to multi-day, intensive workshops onsite. From presentation skills, storytelling, visual communication, poster design, and digital media, to custom-designed programmes based on team requirements.
Immersive Programmes
Deep learning experiences that build lasting confidence
In-person day- and week-long intensives and semester-long programmes, including the Research Communication Intensive, and our SciComm Impact Week that culminates in a public showcase event.
Strategic Support
Build your institution’s long-term science communication capacity
Workshops, training, and small group advisory to build the expertise, strategy, and systems that make science communication skills transferable, repeatable, and sustainable across research teams and institutions.
Specialising in immersive, in-person programmes that deliver lasting transformation across Europe
One-Day Research Communication Intensive
High-impact training for fellowships, project meetings, and doctoral intensives. Combines messaging, presentation skills, poster design, and delivery practice in a single intensive day.
For research institutions, EU projects, and fellowship programmes
SciComm Impact Week
Five-day intensive programme culminating in a live, public showcase event. Builds confidence communicating research to non-expert and public audiences through intensive practice, peer feedback, and small-group coaching.
For doctoral programmes, graduate schools, and summer/winter schools
Short Skills Sessions
Focused 2-3 hour online workshops on relevant communication topics for researchers, scientists, and science communicators. From storytelling and speaking skills to visual communication and poster design.
For research teams and institutions Europe-wide (and beyond)
Custom Immersive Programmes
Bespoke multi-day intensives designed for your specific institutional context, research project, or training goals. Deeper learning with a thematic focal point.
For research organisations, universities, EU- and nationally-funded projects, and early-career programmes
SciComm Success is committed to helping scientists, researchers,
and research teams share their work with experts and non-experts alike.
SciComm Success is led by interdisciplinary researcher and founder Suzanne Whitby, a communication specialist, science communicator, and researcher with 20+ years of international experience.
Since 2010, Suzanne has designed and facilitated training for thousands of researchers across Europe and beyond.
Today, SciComm Success specialises in immersive, in-person training across Europe, because in a world where AI can (and does) deliver information, transformation and applied learning happens through practice, feedback, and human connection.
Where to start
Our most requested programmes and sessions:
One-day Research Communication Intensive (In person)
For fellowships, project meetings & doctoral intensives
High-impact training that combines presentation skills, poster development, and delivery practice in a single intensive day. Hands-on, peer-driven learning for 20-60 researchers. Available across Europe.
Short SciComm Skills Sessions (Online)
2-hour focused workshops
Practical short-form training on specific topics, from storytelling and presentation skills to poster design and social media. Interactive learning for large groups (20–99 participants) in a short, focused format.
SciComm Impact Week (In person)
5-day intensive programme
High-energy, hands-on training for your doctoral (and master) students, ending with a public showcase event. Builds presentation confidence through intensive practice, from story structure to confident delivery. Available as a fully supported programme or as a train-the-trainer edition. (Condensed formats, online, and hybrid options are all possible.)
Train-the-Trainer Programme (In person)
Capacity-building for your institution
Develop your team’s ability to deliver effective science communication training within your organisation, in your own language and context. We currently offer a Train-the-trainer option for our Impact Week.
Popular training topics
Looking for training on a specific topic? Our most requested workshops include:
- Presentation Skills Training for Scientists & Researchers
- Applied Storytelling for Science & Research
- Poster Design, Develpment & Delivery for Academic Settings
- Applied Visual Communication & Design Principles for Research
- Personal Branding, Pitching, and Presence for Scientists & Researchers
- Adaptive, Confident Communication in International Research Settings
Why organisations and projects across Europe choose SciComm Success
Train-the-trainer expertise:
We don’t just deliver training – we build your internal expertise to run effective programmes in your own language and cultural context.
European research focus:
We understand the multilingual, cross-cultural reality of European research collaboration and design our programmes to support it.
Futures-oriented approach:
We help researchers think strategically about their impact, careers, and communication – not just presentation techniques.
+PLUS Communication across contexts:
Science communication isn’t just public outreach. That’s why we help researchers communicate effectively at every stage of their career, whether that means building scientific presentation skills, framing messages for policy engagement, raising their research profile for potential employers, or sharing their work with the public.
What we believe
In a nutshell: science communication matters.
We live in a complex world, full of urgent challenges and untapped opportunities.
We believe science and research help us understand that world, navigate risks, and find better ways forward.
And we believe communication is the bridge.
Whether it’s sharing ideas with peers, engaging the public, or informing policy, the ability to communicate science clearly and confidently is a powerful tool for progress.
Our small international team works Europe-wide. We’d love to work with you, too.
