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Science communication through poetry

Course overview

In this course you will learn how to unlock the power of poetry to engage and inspire diverse audiences with science. Learn how to use the art of verse to disseminate scientific information, spark dialogue, and foster participation. Discover a new way to connect with and excite people about the wonders of science. This course will appeal to scientists and poets who are interested in finding out how to communicate science in innovative and creative ways.

Course content

  • Introduction to Science communication through poetry
  • Overview of the course and its objectives
  • Importance of science communication in society
  • Introduce the concept of using poetry as a medium for science communication
  • Understanding poetry as a medium for science communication
  • Study of different poetry forms and their suitability for communicating science
  • Analysis of existing examples of science poetry
  • Practice exercises in writing science poetry
  • Science Poetry as a tool for public engagement
  • Understanding the role of science poetry in public engagement and education
  • Study of effective strategies for sharing science poetry with a wider audience
  • Practice exercises in developing and delivering science poetry presentations
  • Conclusion and graduation
  • Review of key concepts covered in the course
  • Discussion of opportunities for further exploration and engagement in science poetry
  • Graduation event

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Reflect on how poetry can be used as an effective tool for science communication.
  • Create poetry that helps to communicate scientific research to diverse audiences.
  • Analyse how poetry might be used as a research method to help develop scientific discourse and dialogue.

Enrollment

Interested students should directly contact the course leader Sam Illingworth and request a free registration code: After that you can book the course here.

Course information

Category

Transversal skills

Format

Online

Target groups

Lifelong learners / ­external students, U!REKA staff, U!REKA students

Academic year

Starting month

Language

English

Duration​

Four weeks in October and November 2026

Organising institution​

Edinburgh Napier University

Places reserved for U!REKA participants​

20

Assesment

N/A

Credit/degree/certificate

N/A

Course fee

None

Prerequisites

N/A
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