Storytelling for Social Science Researchers

Discover how storytelling can transform your social science research communication. While rigorous research is essential, effectively sharing your findings with academic peers, policymakers, and the public requires additional skills. This workshop explores how narrative techniques can make your research more accessible, compelling, and memorable.

This session will help you:

• Understand why stories are effective engagement tools
• Know when to use storytelling for the most impact
• Appreciate which stories are engaging and why
• Find structures to help you frame and explore your work in different contexts

With practical exercises, examples, and tools, you’ll learn to change the way you think about research communication and how it can be done. This interactive workshop provides techniques you can immediately apply to different areas, including presentations and writing.