Course Type: Workshop

Target Group: Doctoral researches, postdoctoral researchers

In cooperation with the Start-up Centre of the University of Konstanz (Kilometer1).

Present your research in an understandable and compelling way in just three minutes!

For researchers, there are many opportunities to communicate their research to a lay audience. This requires a concise, clear and interesting message or “pitch”, that can be delivered in a short time. Yet, we rarely practice to do this because we usually discuss our research within the scientific community.

This workshop gives a comprehensive introduction to the art of pitching and storytelling. We will first look at what makes a successful pitch and how to engage one’s audience from the start. Participants will then work intensely on their pitch and receive valuable feedback from their peers.

Upon completion of the workshop, you will be able to present complex scientific content in a concise and compelling mannner. Whether you are in front of a professional audience, potential funders, or the general public, you will be able to engage your audience and convince them of the relevance of your work.

The workshop can be credited towards the ASD certificate “Leadership, Management, Science Communication and Knowledge Transfer Certificate” in module III or IV (4 AE). If you have any questions concerning the certificate, please contact Melanie Moosbuchner (zertifikat@uni-konstanz.de)

Biologist, Systemic coach; currently innovation scout and entrepreneurship consultant at the University of Konstanz. Graduated from the University of Würzburg in animal behavior, further research experience at Cornell University, Arizona State University, University of Würzburg and University of Konstanz. International publications on animal behavior, experience in university teaching and student consulting. Further work experience in conservation, team coaching, team building and individual systemic counseling.

Christine Ludwig 

Christine Ludwig studied Biogeography, Applied Physical Geography and Ecology at Saarland University and Simon Fraser University (Diploma). Following her studies, she gained valuable experience in self-employment with an engineering firm before taking the path to self-employment. She successfully ran her own business for 18 years and qualified part-time as a Bachelor Professional of Business (CCI) and Scrum Master. While working as a manager of an innovation network for sustainable and resource-efficient food production, she built a broad network of companies and branch experts. As a member of "Kilometer1", the joint startup initiative of the University of Konstanz and the HTWG Konstanz, she is committed to supporting university members interest-ed in founding a company and helping them to further develop their ideas.