The study offers insights into the challenges and expectations faced by researchers – and provides impulses for more reflective science communication in future crises. (5/5)

- Most interviewees faced hostility for their public role, but did not let it stop them from sharing their expertise.

- There was a clear call for more long-term structures for science communication: training, clear responsibilities, and greater recognition for this work. (4/5)

- A key challenge was the tension between providing scientific advice and the political decision-making process – with many researchers reflecting on the very different ways in which science and politics operate. (3/5)

The interviews reveal:
- Many researchers suddenly found themselves in the role of communicators, often without preparation or institutional support.

- The pressure to speak out publicly and quickly created tensions between scientific rigor and media expectations. (2/5)

Drücke die Daumen, dass das doch nicht so ist! 😅💸

Fast noch schlimmer, wenn man für einen Antrag, mit dem man nicht glücklich ist, dann tatsächlich Geld bekommt und die Forschung, die man so in der Form nicht mehr vorschlagen würde, dann auch machen muss 🙈

Einfach durch die innere Stadt flanieren, da ist so viel schönes dabei! Stephansdom, Graben, Rathaus, Parlament, Hofburg, Kunst- und Naturhistorisches Museum etc. Und irgendwo in einem Klassiker wie Demel, Prückel, Palmenhause oder Cafe Central dann Kuchen und Melange. 😊

And have back-up slides with topics / details where you expect further questions. If you don't need them, fine. But if, it's great and makes you look very well prepared 😉

If there's still enough time: watch other people defending their thesis! So helpful!

In einem der Tourismus-Hotspots, wo die Geschäfte auch sonntags offen haben... so Zillertal, Kaisergebirge etc. 😅

Bewusst bei diesem Thema einmal nicht den klassischen Projektbericht als Endprodukt gewählt!

And of course there were also celebrations, including a construction site party in the "Wissenswerkstadt", an innovative place in the middle of Bielefeld, which is intended to facilitate exchange between science and society on 2800 square meters.

There were also insights into current research on trust in science. As part of this session, I was also able to present the results of our interview study with scientists on their experiences with science communication & COVID-19.

The climate concert created an emotional field of tension between music, nature recordings and short scientific presentations on climate change.

I finally had the opportunity to try Lego Serious Play when we thought together about what venues for dialogue and debate between science and society could look like.

Es war so lustig, vielen Dank!

Interesting idea, never occured to me. Thank you.