Science & research communication training, intensives & support
Want to help researchers (or yourself) communicate complex ideas and share science and research more effectively? Let’s have a chat →
I’m Suzanne Whitby, and SciComm Success is where I help universities, research organisations and research projects develop practical communication skills — from individual workshops and online training to longer programmes, research communication intensives and coaching.
Since 2010, I’ve specialised in in-house training and programmes across Europe, with online training and coaching also available.
Not sure exactly what you need? Not to worry.
Let me help. Tell me what you’re trying to achieve, and I’ll help you work out the best approach.
Send me a note, or book a call — I’d love to learn more.
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“Good research has the potential to change how we think, what we value and how we act. But research can only make a difference if it reaches the right people, in a way that they can understand.
That’s why the way you communicate your science matters.
And that’s why SciComm Success exists.”
—Suzanne Whitby
Communication Specialist, Facilitator, SciComm Success Founder
Trusted by leading research institutions across Europe, including CERN, Innsbruck University, and the Society for Experimental Biology:
Training is practical, applied and delivered in English, supporting native and non-native speakers communicating in international research environments.
We offer practical training, intensive programmes, and strategic support in person across Europe, and online around the world.
Helping researchers, scientists and research teams build the skills to communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
There are three ways I can help you build communication capacity in your institution or research group.
Communication Training
Practical workshops and skills-building sessions
From multi-day workshops to short skills sessions and webinars, our training covers four core areas: presenting and speaking, visual communication, outreach and public engagement, and professional communication.
Immersive Programmes
Immersive learning experiences that build lasting skills and confidence
In-person day- and week-long intensives and semester-long programmes, including the Research Communication Intensive, and my SciComm Impact Week that culminates in a public showcase event.
Strategic Support
For individuals and teams looking for more than skills training
1-to-1 and small group coaching as well as strategic workshops, facilitation and advisory support to develop the expertise, approaches and systems that embed effective science and research communication across teams.
When deeper learning matters, we believe in learning together, in person.
Not all training needs to be a multi-day, in-person experience. A short webinar can be excellent for building awareness, introducing new ideas and prompting people to try something different.
But developing communication skills requires more than tips.
Researchers need opportunities to try something new, receive feedback, try it again and understand how to keep improving. That takes time, practice and interaction. And sometimes, the best place for that is in the room together.
That’s why I am always happy to travel across Europe to deliver facilitator-led, in-person workshops, retreats, intensives and doctoral programmes, with blended learning where it adds value.
And when online training is the right choice, we apply the same principles: live, interactive sessions built around practice and feedback rather than passive delivery. Our shorter online sessions are available worldwide.
For groups, retreats & off-sites
One-Day Research Communication Intensive →
A highly practical, intensive day for 20–60 researchers, combining communication skills, practice, peer feedback and immediate application. Ideal for fellowships, retreats, doctoral programmes and project meetings.
SciComm Impact Week →
An immersive 3–5 day science communication experience combining workshops, coaching, practice and a final showcase. Designed for graduate schools, summer schools, retreats and interdisciplinary research communities.
Popular workshop topics
1-2 day workshops for groups of 6-20 participants. Several delivery formats available.
Why organisations and projects across Europe choose SciComm Success
European research expertise
Training designed for the multilingual, cross-cultural reality of European research and international collaboration.
Practical learning that transfers
Researchers don’t just hear about communication techniques. They practise, receive feedback and leave knowing how to apply what they’ve learned.
Communication across contexts
From conferences and collaboration to policy, public engagement and professional visibility, we help researchers communicate effectively with different audiences.
Train-the-trainer expertise
When you want to build internal capacity, we can help your team develop the skills and confidence to deliver effective communication training themselves.
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.
Trusted by 100+ organisations across Europe and internationally since 2011
1500+ researchers joined our training, coaching & intensive programmes in 2025
Practical, relevant programmes available in-person in Europe and online worldwide.
Planning communication training for your researchers?
You don’t need to have the programme worked out already. And you don’t need to spend ages reading through the different training topics and formats I offer (unless you want to, of course!)
Take a shortcut.
Tell me about your researchers, what you’re hoping to achieve, the ideas you already have in mind, and where you’re based, and I’ll help you explore what might work.
