Are you a researcher eager to share your work with a broader audience? Do you want to develop your science communication skills and learn how to engage effectively with society? Then join our Summer School Science Communication in Leiden! Jointly organized annually by the Faculties of Science and Social Sciences, this summer school is open to researchers at all career stages, from PhD candidates to senior researchers, who are relatively new to science communication. We welcome participants from all academic disciplines, including social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. The next edition will take place in the summer of 2026, registration details and exact dates will be announced here.

What to expect?

Over the span of one week you will:
•    Explore key theoretical insights in science communication
•    Develop and practice communication skills tailored to different audiences
•    Learn from guest speakers with experience in the field
•    Work in teams to create your own science communication product
•    Participate in workshops and interactive discussions

Programme

• Introduction to science communication and an inspirational insight into a wide variety of SciCom products.
• Lectures on communication theory, target audiences, how to include outreach in your academic career, most relevant literature and best practices.
• Presentations by guest speakers about their experiences with different types of science communication.
• Workshops on social media and science journalism.
• Guidance on development of a science communication product, which you will work on throughout the week in groups and which will be finished with a festive presentation at the end.

Registration

Want to stay informed about the next edition? Join the 2026 interest list by submitting your name and email via this form. We will keep you updated as soon as the registration for 2026 opens.