Participant Group: Researchers

Facilitator: Narativ London

Cohort 1

Dates & Times (it is advisable that you attend all three):

• Tuesday 14th October 2025, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Áird Mhór Meeting Room (in the Student Centre)
• Tuesday 21st October 2025, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Zoom
• Tuesday 28th October 2025, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Zoom

Cohort 2

Dates & Times (it is advisable that you attend all three):

• Tuesday 14th October 2025, 2pm - 5pm, Áird Mhór Meeting Room (in the Student Centre)
• Tuesday 21st October 2025, 2pm - 5pm, Zoom
• Tuesday 28th October 2025, 2pm - 5pm, Zoom

Overview

When your research is abstract, complex or technical, how can Storytelling enable you to deliver your message so that it connects with your audience and lands with real impact? This workshop series will examine the relationship of Storytelling to ‘Influencing’, and how an understanding of your Audience always comes first. For anyone communicating something complex it is essential to understand - Who is listening and what do they need? Our default can often be to focus our attention on getting the information right, assuming that if we are clear it will be received and understood. At Narativ we turn our focus first to the Audience and how they might be listening. What obstacles and distractions do they have? What perspectives do they bring? And how might our understanding of that shape the way we connect and communicate with them? Storytelling is a fundamental tool to be able to engage your audience and bring your work to life. Of course, Storytelling is just one mode of communication, so it is crucial to understand how it fits with other modes of ‘influencing’. Data and logic are key in providing evidence-based argument when communicating any form of message. But by employing Storytelling, it allows you to communicate ideas concretely and coherently, bringing them to life in ways which are relatable. And when we can relate to an idea we remember it!

NB: It is advisable that you attend all 3 workshops.

To Apply: Fill in this SHORT FORM a) confirming you are available on all three dates & b) advising how you feel you will benefit from participation (max. 150 words). Deadline for receipt of applications - 4pm Friday, 19th September 2025.