Junior researchers showcase their research using the fruit fly as a model system
PhD students and postdocs from the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre took part in a workshop on science communication and subsequently created articles about their research, with the support of one-on-one coaching provided by experienced communicators.
Using different media and narrative styles, four of our junior scientists report on various aspects of their research using the fruit fly Drosophila as a model system.
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An article by Dr Bente Winkler, biologist at the University of Münster
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An article by Thea Jacobs, biologist at the University of Münster
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Instagram posting on uni_muenster by Dr Marie Baldenius, biologist at the University of Münster
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Instagram postings on PhDSciCom by Marit Praetz, PhD student at the University of Münster
(2 June 2025)
During the workshop, the participants learnt about the basic principles, quality criteria and different forms of science communication. The training course is a pilot project jointly developed and run by the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre and the Centre for Emerging Researchers at the University of Münster.