Summer School 2026
From Lab to Public: Mastering Science Communication
26.06.-29.06.2026, Berlin & Blossin
As Master students and doctoral researchers, you are continuously learning how to do research, plan and conduct experiments, collect or analyze data. One essential, but often overlooked aspect of being a researcher is science communication: explaining your research project and results to others. It starts with your colleagues and supervisor(s), later on expands to members of the broader scientific community and maybe at some point also to the general public.
How to synthesize information without omitting important aspects of it, how to talk and write in a clear and concise way about your project, how to convince others that your research topic is important – these are critical science communication skills we will work on and evolve during the summer school.
Improving your communication skills is essential not only for your daily life as a scientist, but also for your future career, both in academia or elsewhere. So get started and join our 3rd edition of the GCA Summer School - we are looking forward to your applications!
Over three days in a friendly and informal atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Gain insights and inspiration from experienced scientists.
• Improve your science communication skills in interactive sessions.
• Explore your career options in and outside academia.
• Network with peers from across the natural sciences.
“I was so delighted joining this summer school. This was such a refreshment
and enrichment [...]. Enthusiasm in group activity and sharing views not only about research
but also career development complete the four-day activity.
Keep it up for the following years!“
The summer school will take place in Berlin and Blossin. Blossin is an idyllic educational resort on the outskirts of Berlin. The program begins on Friday, June 26 in Berlin on Campus Adlershof at around 10 a.m., in the evening we will travel together on to Blossin. There, the summer school will end on Monday, June 29. We will travel back together to Berlin around noon.
The summer school is addressed to Doctoral candidates and Master's students of Humboldt-Universität, especially from the fields of chemistry, geography, mathematics, physics, computer science, nano- and material sciences and psychology. Conference language is English!
Participation is free of charge: all local costs, including accommodation for 3 nights, food and non-alcoholic beverages, are taken over by the organization. The number of participants is limited to 20.
Applications including a CV in table form and a short motivation letter (max 1 page A4) explaining your interest for attending this event should be sent to career-center-adlershof.mnf[at]hu-berlin.de until 14. April 2026.
In case the received applications exceed the number of available slots, a selection will be made by the organizers based on the motivation letters and on the CVs. Admitted participants will be notified shortly after the application deadline.
Organizers:
Dr. Milena Bauer
Dr. Petya Jordan
If you have questions, please contact:
Dr. Milena Bauer
Coordinator of the Graduate Center Adlershof
Fon: +49 (0)30 2093 81128
E-Mail: milena.bauer[at]hu-berlin.de