When conducting developmental research, we all face similar challenges, but these challenges are rarely reflected in our scientific papers or training programs. Questions such as, How can the results of our research be useful to the society we live in? How to translate our science to a broader public without being too unnuanced? How to incorporate the lived experiences of children, youth, and families into our work? To address these challenges, this interactive pre-conference workshop, organized by the EADP’s Early Researchers Union Board, focuses on creating societal impact through science communication and participatory research methods.

In the first part of this workshop, we will focus on making developmental research of value to societal stakeholders such as teachers, parents, clinicians, and youth, through science communication and engagement methods.  Different science communication methods (e.g., outreach) will be covered: from blog-writing to communication via traditional and social media. The workshop organizers share successful outreach projects, including tips and tricks for dissemination. Subsequently, the attendees will work on their own outreach-strategy.

In the second part of this workshop, we will explore how to effectively integrate participatory research methods into developmental research, in order to strengthen research-to-action processes. Through practical examples and tips, attendees will learn how to involve their target groups at different stages of the research process. Moreover, we will cover how to build inclusive, sustainable, and equitable partnerships. Lastly, the attendees will work on a strategy to incorporate co-creation and design-thinking approaches into their own projects.

Requirements:
Please bring your own laptops