Enhance your communication skills as a researcher

This workshop taught participants to turn data into clear, engaging infographics using design principles and the Canva tool. Hands-on activities guided them in creating visuals that highlight research findings, support storytelling, and enhance presentations.

This training module is designed to introduce young researchers to the principles and practices of translating applied research into clear, compelling, and policy-relevant communication. The session began by exploring the objectives that underpin effective research engagement, highlighting the importance of aligning messages with the priorities of decision-makers and other stakeholders. Participants analysed how to identify and segment audiences, and how to select the most appropriate communication formats to support meaningful dialogue in policy arenas.

In this interactive workshop, participants explored the core principles of communication and delved into storytelling techniques to enhance the way they communicate their research. Through exercises, the participants learned how to turn complex concepts into narratives that resonate with different audiences. By the end of the session, they were equipped to craft clear, impactful stories that make research more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Ce module initie les jeunes chercheurs aux principes et pratiques de la communication de la recherche appliquée à des fins politiques. Les participants apprendront à identifier les publics, choisir les formats adaptés et concevoir des outils tels que notes d’orientation et articles d’opinion. Des exercices interactifs permettront de présenter les résultats de manière claire, convaincante et pertinente pour maximiser l’impact dans les débats publics et les décisions politiques.

The GlobalDev team, in partnership with the Foundation for Studies and Research in International Development (FERDI), led a workshop for five Tunisian Eco-Knowledge Producing Structures (SPSE), aimed at introducing them to blog writing.The program included understanding the specific features of a blog post, applying the principles of the GlobalDev format, and identifying and avoiding common mistakes.

The next step will consist of individualized editorial support provided by the GlobalDev team to help each SPSE finalize its articles and prepare them for publication.

GlobalDev, in collaboration with AFD, facilitated two online workshops as part of the second edition of La Foire aux Savoirs 2025. The sessions focused on social media communication and policy brief writing, offering intensive and practical training specifically designed for young researchers from think tanks. The workshops aimed to strengthen their skills in scientific communication and enhance their ability to share research findings effectively with a wider audience.

GlobalDev hosted five dynamic workshops aimed at improving research communication in climate resilience. Sessions focused on storytelling, climate communication through a neuroscience lens, designing infographics, public speaking, and using social media and AI to enhance outreach.

As part of the Université d’été de la francophonie, organized by the Académie de la Francophonie Scientifique (AUF), GlobalDev gave a workshop in partnership with the Ageance Française de Développement. 25 participants coming from different francophone countries around the world will have the chance to learn about writing effectively, using social media and public speaking.

During GDN’s first GDN’s Foire aux Savoirs, GlobalDev, in collaboration with  AFD, led workshops tailored for researchers and communication professionals in the Sahel. The sessions focused on crafting policy briefs, leveraging social media, and co-designing communication strategies for greater research impact.

We organized our first communication training on October 30, 2023 as a side event of the GDN Global Development Conference 2023 in Quito, Ecuador. Six researchers from different LMICs learnt to communicate their research more effectively and more widely.  They had the chance to participate in four modules, mixing theory and practice, and led by international experts and the GlobalDev team: Storytelling, Creating visuals and infographics, using social media and public speaking. 

Researchers also had the chance to exchange with Shanta Davarajan, professor at Georgetown University and former chief economist of the Middle East and North Africa, Africa, and South Asia regions and the Human Development Network. Shanta, who has extensive experience in writing blogs, gave participants advice on writing and making their voice heard by policymakers.