Science Communication Workshop
What does Poland’s largest science festival look like behind the scenes? Silesian Science Festival in a nutshell.
22-23 October 2025 | University of Silesia
About
Topic: What does Poland’s largest science festival look like behind the scenes? Silesian Science Festival in a nutshell.
Trainer
Krzysztof Pająk – Head of the Department responsible for Student Activities Development / University of Silesia in Katowice
Date
Part 1: 22 October 2025 – 10.00 – 13.00
Part 2: 23 October 2025 – 10.00 – 13.00
Target Audience
Researchers, students, and academic staff
Registration: T4EU Science Communication Workshops
More information: iwa.wcislo-maslanka@us.edu.pl
The workshop will be held via Teams. Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance issued by T4EU.
Description:
During the workshop, participants will discover the inner workings of organising the Silesian Science Festival – from the first ideas, through program development and collaboration with partners, to spectacular events and accompanying activities. We will show how science communication is combined with promotion, logistics, and inclusivity. A key part of the workshop will be a hands-on session where participants will learn how to create engaging popular science descriptions – ones that can capture the interest of both students and the general public.
Workshop Programme
Introduction
- History and concept of the Silesian Science Festival
- Why is a festival a tool for science communication?
How the festival is created
- Preparation stages and the work of the program council
- Recruitment of presenters and speakers – from scientific content to popular science presentations
- Creating the program and agenda
Festival space and collaboration
- Organising thematic zones and blocks
- Partners and co-organisers in Poland and abroad
- The team and volunteers as the driving force of the event
Communication and image
- Promotion, visual identity, and media cooperation
- Accessibility and inclusivity – a festival for everyone
Practical workshop
- How to write a popular science description that attracts participants
- Exercises: transforming a scientific topic into a clear and engaging text
- Group work and joint discussion of results
Summary
- How to measure the success of a science communication event?
- Inspirations for your own science communication activities