Are you a master’s or PhD researcher in Turku looking to strengthen how you present your expertise and navigate the Finnish job market? Do you know how to position yourself professionally in a challenging academic and non-academic labor market?
Whether you want to stay in academia, transition beyond it, apply for grants, work internationally, or simply become more confident presenting your ideas, this workshop series hosted by SciCommLab will help you build your research voice with clarity and confidence.
If you still do not have plans for the summer and would like to join a workshop that combines science communication, professional positioning, and strategic visibility, join us by registering below.
Where? Turku
When? June 2026
Who? Master’s degree students & early career researchers
What? 3 interactive sessions + optional 1:1 mentoring
This is a practical, interactive, and collaborative workshop series focused on helping you:
- Communicate your ideas clearly
- Position yourself professionally
- Build visibility beyond academia
- Strengthen your LinkedIn and digital presence
- Explain the relevance of your research
- Improve your networking and presentation skills
- Understand Finnish & European funding landscapes
- Write and pitch ideas that can actually get funded
The Sessions
- 2 June, 14:00 - 17:00
Session 1 – Visibility & Professional Positioning
Academic visual identity, networking, conferences, visibility, and building a researcher profile that people can actually understand.
- 9 June, 14:00 - 17:00
Session 2 – Science Communication for researchers
Learn how to explain your research clearly to different audiences and generate the impact that your research deserves
- 15 June, 14:00 - 17:00Session 3 – Funding, Grants & Strategic Communication
Funding applications, interdisciplinary collaboration, persuasive writing, and communicating ideas for real-world impact.
