AI for science communication
AI for science communication
13 February 2025 - from 09h30 to 12h30
General context
Do you want to optimize AI writing assistants (like ChatGPT) to suit your writing needs?
Do you feel you spend too much time fixing generic AI output instead of just starting fresh? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use the right prompts to make AI work FOR you. Through examples and exercises, you will learn how to improve your writing skills and productivity using AI text generators like ChatGPT.
Unlock the possibilities of ChatGPT
You'll leave this hands-on training with a firm foundation in AI-powered text generators. You'll learn about the possibilities of generative AI, but also the challenges and limitations in research and communication.
Build your personalized prompt library
Discover the wealth of creative prompts, master their effective use, and tailor them to suit your specific requirements and tone of voice;
Prepare for your future:
Whether it's in an academic sector, as a freelancer, or in a private company: AI is everywhere. Discover skills that can be used in many professional contexts and on (almost) any AI platform.
During this half-day workshop, our coach Ben Verhoeven will provide you with an overview of AI, its applications, and an in-depth look at generative AI platforms, their capabilities, and challenges for research and science communication.
During this interactive session, we immediately roll up our sleeves: you'll get to practice and learn how to tailor AI writing tools to meet your specific needs. Whether you're using ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or something else: in this training you will discover tips and tricks that work on different AI platforms.
But that's not it. On the online platform, you can repeat the most important takeaways and discover some inspiring examples of prompts.
- Are you a researcher or science communicator?
- Do you want to learn how to use ChatGPT to communicate about your research?
- Do you struggle with reworking ChatGPT outputs?
- Are you available on 13 February for a half-day workshop in Brussels?
If the answer is yes: this workshop is what you need!
- This training is only open to VIB participants.
- This workshop is organized by SciComm Academy. Registration procedure: see links under the registration button.
- Registration fees will not be refunded in case of a no-show without timely notification or valid justification (medical attestation).
- You will not be admitted to any future VIB TRAINING course for 12 months following the no-show. For courses consisting of several days, we expect you to be present on all days.
- Click here for more information.
Trainers
Ben Verhoeven
Ben Verhoeven is an improviser and doctor of linguistics. During his scientific career, he found new methods in improvisational theatre to move away from classical reading. With ELRNMYR, he passes on that passion and knowledge to researchers.
https://www.erlnmyr.be/
Practical info
13 February 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
Leopoldstraat 6
1000 Brussels
Belgium
13 February 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
SciMingo has its offices in the Flemish-Dutch house deBuren.eu, which is located near the Muntplein, a stone's throw from:
Central Station (SNCB), five to ten minutes' walk away. View the SNCB timetable. Metro, tram and bus station De Brouckère (STIB): metro lines 1 and 5; tram lines 3, 4, 31, 32 and 33; bus lines 29, 38, 63, 66, 71 and 86. Handy: the travel planner of MIVB
13 February 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
13 February 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
Are you coming by car? Beware for the notorious Belgian traffic jams. The Leopoldstraat and Muntplein are traffic-free.
You can park your car in these car parks: Schildknaap, La Monnaie, De Brouckère are nearby or Parking 58 is close by. More information on the different car parks in Brussels.
13 February 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
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