As part of GGA’s four-part professional development program for research and project officers, these bespoke workshops are designed to enhance participants’ scientific communication skills with expert guidance from Dr Heather Bray.

Part 1 – Science communication workshop

This workshop covers the essential tools and techniques for communicating research to diverse audiences, including defining communication goals, understanding audience needs, and crafting key messages. It will also explore various communication methods and channels.

10:30 – 11:00 Arrive, morning tea, coffee/tea

11:00 – 13:00 Workshop 1

13:00 – 13:30 Lunch

Cost – tickets for GGA members are from $90 per session or $150 for both sessions. Industry is welcome to attend at $120 per session or $200 for both sessions.

Part 2 – Report writing workshop

This workshop covers the key elements of effective report writing, using case studies and examples to demonstrate how to communicate a project’s story and impact. Participants will also receive a practical checklist to make their reports more engaging and impactful.

13:00 – 13:30 Arrive, lunch

13:30 – 15:30 Workshop 2

Cost – tickets for GGA members are from $90 per session or $150 for both sessions. Industry is welcome to attend at $120 per session or $200 for both sessions.

Course Outcomes

By the end of workshop 1, participants will be able to:

• Define clear communication goals for research projects.
• Identify and understand the needs of different audiences.
• Craft clear and compelling key messages.
• Select appropriate communication methods and channels for different contexts.
• Apply practical techniques to effectively convey research findings to diverse audiences.

By the end of workshop 2, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key elements of effective report writing
• Use case studies and examples to communicate a project’s story and impact
• Apply a practical checklist to make reports more engaging and impactful

Date, Venue & Cost

19 November 2025, 10.30am – 3.30pm

The University of Western Australia – Crawley campus
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009
*Room number to be announced

From $90 + GST

Inclusions:

• Tuition and materials
• All catering inclusive of lunch
• Venue and equipment hire

Facilitator

Dr Heather Bray

Dr Heather Bray has over 20 years of experience in Science Communication as a practitioner, scholar, teacher, and researcher.

Heather currently coordinates the Master of Science Communication and the undergraduate major and minor in Science Communication. She is the leading coordinator/instructor for all SCOM units offered at Level 2 and above. Heather previously taught science communication and related subjects at the University of Adelaide from 2012 to 2018.

Heather’s research explores community understandings of, and attitudes to, the role of science and technology in food production, in particular genetically-modified crops and food, and farm animal welfare. Her work aims to improve communication and build trust between different stakeholders in the agri-food system.

Heather’s background is in agricultural science and she has worked as an animal scientist in both Australia and the Netherlands. Before returning to academia, she worked in science centres and agricultural research centres, developing community engagement programs about complex and controversial technologies.

Heather is an active member of the Australian Science Communicators.

Read full bio here.

Minimum Numbers

We require a minimum of 10 participants for this training to proceed.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Kallista Bolton, Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Regenerative Agriculture Program, kbolton@gga.org.au, 0421 623 406.