Trainings

    Scientific outreach Training: strategies, techniques, and tools for health research

    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

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    Mastering academic writing: from idea to publication

    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.

    Speaker: David Beran

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