The primary step in every training module needs to be the transfer of knowledge, namely the provision of basic information and the theoretical background necessary to grasp the wider connotations of a specific subject. Also in the case of Science Diplomacy, being familiar with the theoretical underpinning considerably facilitates the absorption of knowledge in more practice-oriented settings.
If the minority of participants are “beginners”, we recommend you to start with the following structure:
- Introduction to EU science diplomacy.
- Figure “Science Diplomacy: Vision, Instruments And Actors”
- Figure “Science Diplomacy triangle of society policy and science”
- Figure “Science Diplomacy at the intersection of science policy and foreign policy discourses”
- Presentation on careers in Science Diplomacy
- Presentation on negotiation skills
- Infographic: The COVID-19 Pandemic
The training material Health Diplomacy, International Science Ecosystem and Open Science Diplomacy , should be used for advanced science diplomats.
To make the presentation more interesting and interactive it should be combined with different exercises and discussion models from different section. For example:
- The ice breaking presentation should be followed by a small group discussion (see Knowledge Application, Ice-breaking interactive session)
- The presentation of careers in Science Diplomacy could be combined with a panel discussion (see Knowledge Exchange, Roundtable on careers in Science Diplomacy)
- The presentation on negotiation skills should have a practical part, e.g. a video exercise (see Knowledge Application, Interactive exercise on negotiation skills)
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