SciMingo Popular Science Writing Course – Spring 2026
Do you want to turn your research into a captivating story?
Learn how to craft an article of your own, with this workshop taught by BioVox Editor-in-Chief Amy LeBlanc!
Part 1: Half-day online workshop on April 17 (9.30-13.30)
Part 2: 30-minute online feedback session on May 14, 15, 20 or 21
Make your research matter
Want to reach a wider audience with your work—but unsure where to start? This two-part online training guides you from idea to compelling article, ready for publication.
You’ll shape your message, sharpen your writing, and explore different styles and platforms for reaching the public. Learn by doing, with expert coaching and tailored feedback.
What you’ll gain
A practical writing toolkit: Learn techniques to make complex topics clear, engaging, and accessible—also useful for grant proposals and academic writing.
Hands-on experience: Start writing during the workshop and continue refining your text at home.
Expert feedback: Receive personalized, constructive feedback in a 1:1 session with coach Amy LeBlanc.
Publication support: We’ll help you pitch your article to platforms like BioVox and The Conversation.
A growing network: Join a supportive community of researchers and science communicators.
This course is ideal for…
Researchers or PhD students who are ready to reach a general audience, science communicators who want to sharpen their writing skills and academics wanting to craft opinion pieces or outreach articles.
Meet your coach
Amy LeBlanc teaches the Popular Science Writing Course. Amy is a freelance science communicator and the Senior Content Creator at Biovia, the Flemish cluster for health innovation. She’s also the Editor-in-Chief of BioVox: the online news platform for Belgian life sciences where SciMingo students have the opportunity to publish their articles!
Read the articles of previous students on the SciMingo showcase page!