As part of its mission to support research, Confluent des Savoirs offers interdisciplinary training courses for doctoral students, researchers, and master’s students at the University of Namur.

Bringing science closer to everyone

Research shouldn’t be confined to laboratories or specialized journals. It deserves to be shared, explained, and communicated… to everyone.

That is why we organize training sessions on science communication. These sessions are spaces for discussion, reflection, and hands-on practice, where participants learn to talk about research in a different way.

Why these training courses?

Because knowledge isn’t just about understanding—it’s also about being able to share it.

We support researchers, students, and doctoral candidates who wish to share their knowledge with diverse audiences: young people, adults, curious minds, and citizens.

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What we actually do

  • We help translate complex ideas into clear messages;
  • We explore creative ways to communicate research (posters, videos, events, conferences, exhibitions, etc.);
  • We encourage a human-centered and accessible approach to research.

These training programs provide a better understanding of the challenges facing science communication today and help build bridges between the academic world and society.

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Some examples of available training courses

Presenting Your Research in 180 Seconds

Learn how to design a brief, clear, and impactful presentation, while exploring theatrical techniques to captivate the audience and bring your scientific message to life, with a view to participating in the “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” competition

Making your research accessible

Learn to identify a clear message and rephrase the implications for research and society while maintaining scientific rigor. 

Communicating through a poster

Learn to structure and design a concise, clear, and engaging poster to make your research more impactful. 

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