The 12th Synergy Workshop took place on 5 September between 9:00 – 12:00 h on the topic of science communication.
In the first part of the workshop the Facilitation and Synthesis Research team presented their progress and plans for the research synopsis, which outlines key project achievements to support synthesis and create a usable knowledge base. The results will be featured in a dashboard about the SURE projects, which will be showcased at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, between 4-8 November at the German Pavilion.
The second part of the workshop featured Prof. Dr. Anna Kollenberg, science communication expert, who provided guidance on applying analytical thinking to knowledge translation. She introduced the SCQA (Situation – Complication – Question – Answer) framework, which helps structure clear and concise presentations, and a three-level communication approach designed for effective event presentation preparation. Participants engaged in hands-on exercises, applying these techniques to improve their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.