Engaging with EU policymakers and media
This free online workshop encourages Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to make their voices heard in public debates about science. ECRs will meet scientists who have engaged with the media, learn from respected science journalists, hear from policymakers on how to inform policy, and receive support on how to talk about complex science topics.
28 Nov 2025 | 10:00am – 1:30pm CET
Session 1: Your worries and concerns talking about research
In this initial group session, we will discuss where you think public conversations around science are going wrong and why. What are the difficult conversations about research and evidence you have been involved with, and what made them challenging? The issues you raise in this session will be tackled through the panel discussions.
Session 2: Researchers and engagement (panel)
A panel of researchers will share their experiences of engaging with the media and policy worlds. They will discuss why researchers should care about how evidence is used and reported on and share their advice and top tips for helping researchers work with the media and policymakers.
Session 3: What journalists and policy makers are looking for (panel)
A panel of journalists and policy professionals will explain how they approach reporting science, how evidence is used in policy and what both worlds need from scientists to work effectively.