Scientific outreach Training: strategies, techniques, and tools for health research
Organizing Institutions: NCD Policy Lab, COHESION-I Project, and CRONICAS Center of Excellence in Chronic Diseases.
This online training introduces scientific outreach strategies and their practical application in professional practice. Building on insights from Universidad de los Andes' Effective Scientific Outreach Strategies online training, this course equips project coordinators and research team members with practical skills for communicating complex health research to diverse audiences through various formats and channels.
Scientific outreach Training: strategies, techniques, and tools for health research
Session 1: Definition and models of science communication
Session 2: Examples of applied models of science
Session 3: Science storytelling
Session 4: Engagement techniques
Session 5: How to create a podcast or video
Session 6: Examples of science communication events and outputs
Session 7: How to write a good copy using artificial intelligence
Session 8: Examples of bad and good AI uses for science communication
Session 9: Data visualization and infographics training, key concepts
Session 10: Data visualization and infographics training, tutorial
Members of the NCD Policy Lab, COHESION-I Project, CRONICAS
Mastering academic writing: from idea to publication
Want to publish your research but do not know where to start?
This dynamic and practical webinar takes you behind the scenes of academic publishing and shows you step by step how a scientific paper goes from idea to publication. In this engaging webinar session, Prof. David Beran demystifies the world of academic journals and provides clear, actionable guidance for researchers working in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), health systems, and policy.
What you will learn:
What an academic journal really is and how the publishing ecosystem works
How to effectively use tools like PubMed and Google Scholar to strengthen your research
The different types of scientific articles and how to choose the right format
How to select the most appropriate journal for your manuscript
How to “deconstruct” a published article to understand what makes it strong
A clear roadmap for writing your paper (from outline to final draft)
What happens during submission and peer review
How to approach AI tools responsibly in scientific writing
How to respond to revisions and deal with rejection
Key lessons and practical tips drawn from real-world experience
Whether you are an early-career researcher or looking to refine your publication strategy, this webinar will boost your confidence, sharpen your writing approach, and help you navigate the publication process with clarity and purpose.
