DSC-2025-29 | Data-Driven Journalism and Science Communication

Context & Relevance

Data-driven journalism combines reporting with statistical analysis and visualization techniques, while effective science communication requires bridging the gap between expert knowledge and public understanding. This course is an invitation to exchange knowledge and experiences on data related work.
 

Workshop Goal

At the end of the workshop, participants will have an overview on how data-driven journalism works, which tools are used to automate articles and what kind of data is useful. They will have a better understanding, on how science journalists choose their stories and face the challenge of translating complex findings into accessible narratives. They will know how to visualize data for online publishing.
 

Workshop Content

The interactive workshop consists of three main parts:

• Datadriven Journalism: Development, Scope and Tools
• Q&A with science editor Korinna Hennig from NDR
• Visualizations with DataWrapper: hands-on practice

Target Audience & Prior Knowledge

The event is open for scientists of the University of Bremen and other institutions of the U Bremen Research Alliance (25-30 participants). Researchers from all disciplines are welcome.

Preparation & Technical Requirements

Own Laptop, Wifi access, please click an account for DataWrapper. It’s free to use. Please bring some examples of successful science communication. Optional but welcome: If you like, bring along some examples of great science communication that caught your attention.

About the Trainer