Webinar: Level Up Your Researcher Game
Professional Skills for Early Career Researchers -
Communication and Networking
Research today requires more than just technical expertise; it requires the ability to communicate value and build strategic networks across the European innovation landscape.
As part of our webinar series, NextTechTalents project is pleased to invite you to this transferable skills webinar, delivered by Amberstone Innovation Ltd (UK).
What You Will Learn
The training will be highly interactive and participative, including exercises in small groups in breakout rooms as well as individual tasks. The course content will focus on the following key areas from the European Competence Framework for Researchers:
1) Making and Impact | Communicate to the broad public
- Understanding value proposition and impact of research
- Create your own elevator pitch
2) Working with others | Develop networks
- Improve your networking skills
Training Objectives
The aim of the training is to help participants:
- develop and improve their transferable professional skills and capabilities; specifically in communication and networking
- understand the value and impact of their research
- communicate more confidently and concisely with the broader public
Agenda
- Welcome
- Ice-breaker session: 30-second introductions
- Develop your own elevator pitch: Learn how to develop your own 1-minute and 3-minute elevator pitch.
- Improve your Networking skills: Why do we network? How does networking make you feel?
- Close
About the Expert Speaker
Viola Hay is a renowned specialist in technology, innovation, and EU funding. With two decades of experience, she helps researchers translate their scientific breakthroughs into successful projects and career milestones.
23.04.2026
15:00 - 16:30 (EEST)
13:00-14:30 (BST) | 14:00-15:30 (CEST)
Format
Online Live Training Webinar
Contact
Event Host
Babeș-Bolyai University (RO)
Delivered by
Amberstone Innovation Ltd (UK)
Registration Form
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Thank you for registering for "Level Up Your Researcher Game - Communication and
Networking."
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What’s Next?
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We look forward to seeing you online on 23rd April 2026 at 15:00 to 16:30 (EEST) | 13:00 to 14:30 (BST) | 14:00 to 15:30 (CEST).
