SciComm Matters

We produce the SciComm Bites podcast and regularly share resources for science communicators and researchers wanting to improve their communication skills.

We’ve been nominated for the “Best Science Communication Training Company, Europe” award

We’ve been nominated for the “Best Science Communication Training Company, Europe” award

We were nominated and now we've been awarded the "Best Science Communication Training Company 2025" award. Whoo hoo!
Worth a read: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Worth a read: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Looking for a good read to build your science communication and research communication skills? Today, we have a foundational read on data visualisation for you that remains relevant decades after publication. Tufte breaks down what makes graphics effective, and what makes them misleading, using 250+ examples from real-world data.
Worth a read: Why Humour Boosts Science Communication

Worth a read: Why Humour Boosts Science Communication

Looking for a good read to build your science communication and research communication skills? This month, we think you should take a look at "Why Humour Boosts Science Communication" (Lucy Avraamidou, Sibel Erduran).
Worth a read: Metaphors and Analogies in Sciences and Humanities

Worth a read: Metaphors and Analogies in Sciences and Humanities

A dense but fascinating read on how we use metaphor to think, frame, and explain complex ideas in science and beyond.
Resource: Chalk Talk Inspiration & Examples for Faculty Interviews

Resource: Chalk Talk Inspiration & Examples for Faculty Interviews

Chalk Talks are a key component of faculty interviews and other informal presentations. But what does a Chalk Talk look like? We've curated some examples for you.
SciComm Success nominated for award for “Excellence in Furthering Science Communication”

SciComm Success nominated for award for “Excellence in Furthering Science Communication”

SciComm Success nominated for an award by the European Enterprise Awards in the category of "Excellence in Furthering Science Communication 2024."
Instagram for Researchers: A Breakdown of Content Types and How to Use Them to Share Your Work [2024]

Instagram for Researchers: A Breakdown of Content Types and How to Use Them to Share Your Work [2024]

A list of the main types of posts that researchers and scientists can use on Instagram to share their work. Expect a short description, an example, a pro tip, and a few “good to know” goodies for each.
How to Create a Simple Social Media Strategy to Share Your Research, Results, and More

How to Create a Simple Social Media Strategy to Share Your Research, Results, and More

Four steps to help you think more strategically about social media, raise your profile and build your community.
Managing Your Research Group’s Online Presence: 10 Ways

Managing Your Research Group’s Online Presence: 10 Ways

Lucky you: you’ve been asked to create or maintain your research group’s online presence. But what does that mean and how can you do it?
How To WOW When Presenting Online: 12 Practical Tips For Researchers And Scientists

How To WOW When Presenting Online: 12 Practical Tips For Researchers And Scientists

Struggling with the shift from in-person to virtual presenting? Struggle no more: we have twelve fantastic, practical tips for you that you can start using right now to make your online science and research presentations a success.
How to write an eye-catching title for your scientific poster that will attract visitors

How to write an eye-catching title for your scientific poster that will attract visitors

Poster sessions are a great way to learn about new and innovative research at a glance. They’re also a great way for scientists and researchers to share their perspective on their work. The thing is that poster sessions usually involve many, many posters. With that in mind, how can you design your poster in a way that grabs attention and attracts visitors?
Navigating Media Interviews as a Scientist or Researcher

Navigating Media Interviews as a Scientist or Researcher

Being able to plan for and participate in a media interview is great for you and great for your research. This thing is that there are all these nightmare stories about how facts are misrepresented, which neither you nor journalists want. Let’s explore how to avoid this, and make your next media interview successful and accurate.
Social media trends that scientists and researchers need to keep in mind in 2024

Social media trends that scientists and researchers need to keep in mind in 2024

What are some social media trends that science communicators and research creators need to be aware of in 2024?
Crafting Clear Messages: The Key to Effective Research Communication

Crafting Clear Messages: The Key to Effective Research Communication

Ever found yourself struggling to explain your research to someone outside your field? Or wondered why your groundbreaking findings didn't get the attention they deserve? It's time to explore how to craft clear messages that resonate with your audience.
Why Storytelling Matters in Science Communication

Why Storytelling Matters in Science Communication

Ever felt your research deserves more attention? Unleash the power of storytelling in science communication to captivate your audience and make your findings unforgettable.
Science Communication vs Communicating Science and Research: What’s the Difference?

Science Communication vs Communicating Science and Research: What’s the Difference?

Is there a difference between science communication and communicating science? Absolutely! Learn how to navigate both realms to share your research effectively with various audiences.
A bite-sized session on how to share your science using social media

A bite-sized session on how to share your science using social media

We're delighted that we'll be running a fun, interactive session on social media for Boston University this week. It's called: "What the X? How to Make the Most of Social Media to Promote your Research in 2023."
Poster Design Best Practices for Researchers and Scientists

Poster Design Best Practices for Researchers and Scientists

You've been asked to present your research at a poster session, but where do you start and what do you need to think about when it comes to design? This quick overview is a great place to start.
9 Top Tips to make scientific and research presentations better

9 Top Tips to make scientific and research presentations better

9 useful tips to help scientists and researchers engage their audiences, convey their research effectively, and make a lasting impression, in person or when delivering presentations virtually.
Networking for Success: Strategies for Scientists and Researchers

Networking for Success: Strategies for Scientists and Researchers

Networking is an important skill for scientists and researchers, offering numerous benefits from collaboration opportunities to career advancement. Discover practical strategies to build a robust professional network.
Investing in Science Communication Training: The Business Case

Investing in Science Communication Training: The Business Case

Science communication training is a valuable investment for universities, businesses, and researchers. It enhances visibility, credibility, and collaboration, ultimately benefiting society and the environment.
Brand YOU: The Importance of Personal Branding for Scientists and Researchers

Brand YOU: The Importance of Personal Branding for Scientists and Researchers

Personal branding isn't just for celebrities and entrepreneurs. Scientists and researchers can also benefit from developing a personal brand, enhancing their credibility, visibility, and career prospects.
What is the difference between an Infographic and a Data Visualisation (DataViz)?

What is the difference between an Infographic and a Data Visualisation (DataViz)?

What is the difference between an Infographic and a Data Visualisation (DataViz)? Here's our take on the two terms based on running hundreds of visual design workshops for scientists and researchers.
Presenting a scientific or research presentation? Here are some simple steps to help you improve your presence through body language and gestures.

Presenting a scientific or research presentation? Here are some simple steps to help you improve your presence through body language and gestures.

Presenting a scientific or research presentation? Here are some simple steps to help you improve your presence through body language and gestures.
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Communication support, training & hosting for science communication events in Europe. 3MT, FameLab, Pint of Science and more.
Pint of Science event support for science communicators, event organisers and researchers in Europe.

Who we’ve helped

We’ve worked with universities, research groups, R&D departments, science organisations, projects, and research-led initiatives in Europe, Africa and the USA, with participants from across the globe.

What people say

Participants, training organisers and partner organisations have had some good things to say about us over the years.

The best workshop I've been to. So practical, with really useful results.

We’ve collected so much valuable data from this workshop and I feel so motivated to refine our strategy and engage our partners in the process. From our initial discussions, to the clear design process, to the workshop and all the reports, this has been exactly what we needed,


European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC)
[Strategic communication planning workshop]

I was able to use a storytelling structure to make my proposal clearer

I put what I learned into practice and received feedback that my ideas were clear and easy to understand, thanks to my use of the structures Suzanne taught.


Participant feedback
[Storytelling and narrative for scientists for a Royal Society]

I've learned new presentation skills that I can really use in my scientific presentations

Thank you Suzanne for such a practical workshop on scientific presentation skills. Even thought we were all from different disciplines and organisations, it was all useful. I wasn’t expecting much because usually people just show slides. The discussions, the Q&A sessions, the peer reviews, and your input were a breath of fresh air.

—Agata, Thermo Fisher Scientific
[Practical scientific presentation skills]

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Communication support, training & hosting for science communication events in Europe. 3MT, FameLab, Pint of Science and more.
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