Accessible Communication Applied to Science Communication at the VIII EL Pedagogical Training Days

On 26 January 2026, Universidade Lusófona will host the training session “Accessible Communication Applied to Science Communication”, as part of the VIII EL Pedagogical Training Days. This initiative is aimed at faculty members and researchers.

The session will take place online, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (UTC – Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London), via Microsoft Teams, focusing on clear, inclusive, and accessible communication of scientific results.

Programme Topics

• Introduction to Accessible Communication and its target audiences
• Distinction between Plain Language, Easy Language Plus, and Easy Language
• Practical strategies for producing accessible scientific texts

Trainer: Cátia Casimiro (Ciência ID: 7516-A8BE-F7F1 | ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5606-5474), specialist in accessible communication, sharing practical and methodological approaches.

Registration: Via the Staff Portal, under “Miscellaneous Requests”, submit a request for “Registration in training activities” for the relevant session. A separate request is required for each activity.

Evaluation: Participants are invited to complete an anonymous evaluation questionnaire within 15 days after the session to assess quality and impact.

Session Details

• Date: 26 January 2026
• Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (UTC)
• Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Link: teams