Storytelling for Scientists and Researchers

Crafting compelling narratives to share science and research with clarity, emotion, and impact

Storytelling is a powerful tool for science and research communication — helping researchers connect with their audience, bring meaning to data, and inspire curiosity and engagement.

Our storytelling and narrative training formats introduce researchers to the fundamentals of story structure and narrative thinking, then guide them in applying those tools to real research communication challenges — from public talks to teaching, team collaboration, or outreach.

Workshops are practical, interactive, and adaptable for all levels of experience. Participants walk away with a toolkit of storytelling strategies, as well as draft stories they can refine and share.

Researcher practising science storytelling during a narrative communication training workshop with SciComm Success

Delivery options & formats

Foundations of Storytelling (2 hours)

An engaging, accessible introduction to what storytelling is, how it works, why it matters in science, and opportunities to try out two simple narrative structures.

→ Most popular format

Applied Storytelling Workshop (half-day)

Everything covered in our Foundations training. In addition, participants identify a story within their research and shape it using storytelling principles. Time to practise telling a story/stories in a safe, supportive environment, and benefiting from feedback from peers and the trainer.

Using Storytelling in Science Education (half-day)

Designed for lecturers, tutors, and faculty. Explores how to use storytelling to structure lectures, spark student curiosity, and improve knowledge retention. Practical exercises encourage crafting and telling stories to peers and benefiting from new perspectives and individual feedback.

→ For teaching and engagement

Telling Data Stories (half-day)

Focused on how to build narrative into data-rich communication — blending visuals, messaging, and emotional connection.

→ See also our Visual Communication training

Mini-sessions, Conference Talks & Keynotes (30–60 min)

Ideal for events and short-format delivery. Available on request.

Perfect for:

  • PhD students and early-career researchers
  • Science communicators, research support teams
  • Lecturers and faculty in science-based disciplines
  • Conference, outreach, or public engagement programme organisers

Delivery locations

We run these workshops online for institutions worldwide, and in person across Europe.

(If we can get there by public transport, we’re happy to travel!)

Request more information and pricing

Want to bring a storytelling workshop, talk or training to your team, research group, students, faculty, or science and research communication programme?

Send us a quick note using our short form, and we’ll send you a detailed 2-page overview with format options, pricing, and information about customisation.

If you like what we’re suggestion, we can schedule a call to discuss details and answer your questions.

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Intrigued? Let’s chat.

hello@scicommsuccess.com

+43 660 378 2939