Communication Skills Training and Science Communication Workshops
For researchers, scientists & R&D teams across Europe
We deliver interactive training, coaching, and facilitation to help researchers and scientists communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact — with expert and non-expert audiences alike.
Whether your group is preparing to present, publish, teach, collaborate, or engage the public, our communication programmes are designed to build real-world skills that last.
We work with PhD students, research groups, universities, R&D teams and institutions across Europe — online and in person.
Popular Programmes
Looking for communication training for scientists and researchers that’s practical, proven, and ready to run?
We’ve developed a suite of signature training and workshops that are widely requested and suitable for light tailoring to your audience, discipline and goals.
- Quick to book.
- Highly rated.
- Designed to make a lasting difference.
Our most requested training sessions include:
Custom Communication Skills Training, Workshops & Coaching
Bespoke training and tailored support for events, summer schools, retreats and more
Need something a little different? Planning an event, or designing a programme for a specific set of needs?
We offer custom-designed science and research communication workshops, coaching, and facilitation suitable for:
Summer and winter schools
Research retreats
Multi-day capacity-building programmes
Pitch training, conferences, review meetings and consortium events
Cross-disciplinary or international teams
We combine training, coaching, team-building, moderation and facilitation to create meaningful, memorable learning experiences.
Curious? See our full range of training, explore custom events and facilitation, or contact us to discuss your ideas.
Plan & Deliver Unforgettable SciComm Events
3MT, Pint of Science, FameLab, Science Slams, PechaKucha & more
We help universities and institutions stage high-impact science communication events — from planning and training to moderation and team-building.
Curious? Learn more about how we can help, or book a complimentary planning session to help you explore ideas, challenges, and what kind of support would work best.
What We Do:
Helping scientists, researchers and support teams become better communicators.
Today’s researchers are expected to do more than publish. They need to do cutting-edge research, write grant proposals and get funding, connect with peers, collaborate across cultures, engage with policy makers, and communicate with the public. Many are also being asked to stand up for science in uncertain times.
That’s why we offer communication skills training, coaching and science communication workshops that build practical, transferable communication skills to support researchers throughout their careers — from doctoral studies and postdoc roles, to their work in research groups and industry R&D teams.
Our sessions are lively, inclusive, and tailored to your group’s context. We deliver workshops across Europe — online or in person.
Our work is grounded in:
13+ years of experience of training scientists and researchers across disciplines (and 20+ years of working in communication contexts more broadly)
A deep understanding of the contexts in which scientists and researchers need to communicate
Support for internationalisation and the use of English as a shared language to connect, collaborate and communicate across Europe and beyond
A focus on active learning, not lectures
A commitment to making communication a tool for success, not stress
Who We Work With
We partner with universities, graduate schools, research institutions, and R&D teams across Europe to deliver communication training and build transferable skills—online and in person.
We support:
PhD and postdoctoral training programmes
Research communication and dissemination goals
Transferable skills initiatives
Summer and winter schools
Research retreats and off-sites
PhD and postdoctoral training programmes
R&D teams working across borders and disciplines
EU-funded project communication and outreach
All training is delivered in English, with a focus on transferable communication skills that are useful in any language or context.
We work online with clients internationally, and in person across Europe (as long as we can get there by train or public transport, we’re happy to travel!).
Some of the organisations we’ve helped:
Bite-Sized Learning Options
Modular training to fit real-world schedules
While our full-day workshops are ideal for hands-on learning — with time to practise, apply techniques, and receive feedback — we know that’s not always possible.
Graduate schools, science communication coordinators, and training teams are increasingly telling us that students and faculty are asking for shorter, focused sessions, especially online.
We’ve listened — and now offer bite-sized versions of many of our most popular training programmes, along with modular learning pathways that can be tailored to your group.
Curious? Learn more about our short-format options for researchers, or get in touch to discuss ideas and options.
“In uncertain times, scientists and researchers play a vital role in helping society learn, adapt, and innovate.
More than ever, we need research organisations and researchers to communicate clearly — to raise awareness, counter misinformation, and create more resilient, informed communities.
That’s why I created SciComm Success, and I’m honoured that this award recognises the work we’re doing.”
Suzanne Whitby, Founder of SciComm Success
Excellence in Furthering Science Communication
European Enterprise Awards, 2024
What Learners and Organisers Say
From the moment you started, the positivity and energy in the room was high. When I came back at the end of the day and saw people still engaged, then taking photos and sharing details, I couldn’t believe it. I’ve never seen this in my 5 years of organising training.
Loved this. So much information and still time for some good discussions with fellow students. I look forward to being able to use some of the ideas when I create my first poster.
I was hooked from the moment you started. Loads of good vibes, great content and just the right balance of information and pace to keep the session interesting. Thank you!
Collaborating with Suzanne to organise a virtual workshop on the social media landscape for Boston University researchers was a pleasure and a resounding success. From the initial planning stages to the workshop's execution, Suzanne’s expertise and passion for science communication were evident at every step. Her attention to detail and consideration of the diverse audience at BU ensured that the content was not only intellectually stimulating but also accessible to researchers with varying backgrounds. Suzanne’s enthusiasm proved contagious, creating an atmosphere of active participation and shared learning. I look forward to future collaborations!
This was a good refresher on best practice planning and design for posters. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on tools for choosing colour palettes, which I have since used in other communication materials, and the discussion about online and virtual conferences, which was an eye-opener for me during COVID. Thank you, Suzanne!
I appreciated getting the science behind why stories work, practical structures and ways to use stories, and the time to create and share stories with others. The session left me energised and inspired to start using more stories in my teaching.
I have just completed SciComm Success' Poster Design Workshop. It was full of interesting tips and tools, some of which I have already built into my poster planning. Although we had a big group and I expected a lecture/webinar format, Suzanne constantly invited us to provide feedback and our own experiences, and I enjoyed hearing what fellow biologists like and don't. I liked that the group was international and enjoyed the flexible and informal discussions - some via chat, some using whiteboards, some simple audio discussion. It felt as if we could all contribute, wherever we were. I would recommend this workshop for anyone new to creating posters for conferences. It would probably be a good refresher for poster presenters, too. Thank you, SEB, for the opportunity.
Ready to build your science and research communication skills?
We’d love to hear from you. We believe that all good things start with a conversation.
Book a Zoom call at a time that works for you, send us an email, or use our contact form to tell us what you’re looking for and explore how we can support you.
Why Science Communication Matters
Why does science communication matter? Why should you bother sharing your research with non-experts? Here’s what we think:
Make an impact outside the “ivory towers” – science matters more than ever, but it’s not helpful if your research is locked behind a paywall, or is presented in jargon that only specialists can understand. If your research can help policy makers and voters make better decisions, or instil a love of science in young and old, or spark meaningful debates and discussions, or encourage critical thinking, or simply share the wonder of the world around us, then it’s worth sharing.
Give your scientific career a boost – raise your academic profile and the visibility of your research, and you’ll have a better chance of becoming more connected to your scientific communities, being seen by the organisations and research groups you want to be part of as you build your career.
Stand up for science – use your understanding of the scientific process and your specialist area to debunk fake facts and use communication as a tool for explaining why science matters; why an objective assessment of facts and data underpin decisions that affect society and the environment today and in the future; and recapture people’s trust in science and scientists.
Make an impact beyond the “ivory tower”
Science matters more than ever — but if your work is hidden behind a paywall or buried in jargon, it can’t help to shape the world.
Good communication turns research into action, supporting informed debate, inspiring curiosity, and helping decision-makers, educators, and citizens understand why your work matters.
Boost your scientific or research career
The more visible and accessible your research is, the more it connects — with peers, collaborators, funders, and future employers. Science and research communication builds networks, opens doors, and raises your academic profile.
Stand up for science
In an era of misinformation, researchers have a vital role to play. Share your knowledge. Explain the process. Use communication as a tool to restore trust in science — and show how evidence, ethics, and rigour are needed to envision and realise hopeful, sustainable and just futures.