Public Speaking for Scientists & Ethics of Science Communication
Apply for November’s workshops by University of Primorska
Apply by 20 November
24 and 27 November 2025 | University of Primorska, Slovenia
About
We are inviting you to apply for two T4EU science communication workshops organised in November!
Both workshops will be held via Zoom in English. Participants who complete the workshop are eligible to receive a certificate of attendance issued by the T4EU.
Click here and apply now by 20 November 2025!
For additional information please contact sanja.sandic@upr.si
Workshop 1: Public speaking for scientists
Date: 24 November 2025, 9:00–11:00 a.m. (CET)
Target Audience: researchers and students
Trainers:
- Barbara Švagan, PhD; University of Primorska, Faculty of Management
- Rok Hafner; the Slovenian national debate organisation »Za in proti«
Description
In this workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of effective public speaking in both academic and professional contexts. Participants will learn how to structure a clear and engaging presentation, adapt their speaking style to different audiences, and communicate complex ideas with confidence and clarity. We will discuss the importance of strong public speaking skills in academia, whether when lecturing, presenting research, or representing the institution, and explore practical ways to overcome common challenges such as stage fright or unclear messaging. The session will combine practical tips, short exercises, and reflection to help participants strengthen their presence, improve delivery, and become more impactful communicators.
Workshop 2: Ethics of science communication
Date: 27 November 2025, 9:00–11:00 a.m. (CET)
Target Audience: Researchers and students
Trainer: Karolina Babič, PhD; University of Primorska, Faculty of Education
Description
When thinking about science ethically, we often focus on research ethics, clinical trials, or future applications. Yet ethics also concerns science as a human endeavour shaping how societies and humanity understand themselves. From this view, we ask: How does science define what it means to be human? How do ethics and science intersect in questions of truth, justice, or technology? What assumptions shape science’s role in society, and why have facts and truths become unstable in public discourse? These issues concern how science reflects on itself, its ties to power and politics, and how it is perceived by society—key themes for philosophical and ethical inquiry into science communication and self-reflection.
