Open Access and Scholarly Publishing in STEM:

Discover the essential strategies to elevate your research impact through advanced
scholarly publishing and open access in STEM. This expert-led session is tailored for
University of Pretoria researchers eager to navigate the full publishing
lifecycle—from developing innovative book proposals and understanding publishing
ethics to mastering copyright, royalties, and open access opportunities. Learn proven
workflows for pre-production and production and gain insights into accelerating your
research visibility on a global scale. Whether you're an early-career researcher or an
established academic, this session provides the critical knowledge and practical
skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive academic landscape. Join us to
transform your publishing journey and position yourself at the forefront of scientific
innovation and knowledge dissemination.

Beyond the Data: Communicating your Research through
Storytelling:
Practical storytelling strategies are vital for communicating research in story form.
This session will help researchers reorient their thinking about their work from a
collection of facts to a powerful narrative. We'll provide practical storytelling
strategies for communicating research in a way that creates meaningful engagement
and lasting impact.