PubhD Coimbra: a way to get out of work and communicate what you do
"Earthworms, soil and climate change" was the project that Filipa Reis presented at PubhD Coimbra in October. With a PhD in Biosciences, her research is being carried out at the Centre for Functional Ecology (CEF - Science for People & the Planet).
Why did you decide to participate in PubhD Coimbra?
I already knew about PubhD and I think that Science Communication is increasingly important. I have experience in other scientific dissemination activities and I think it's important that universities and research groups don't close in on themselves and explain a bit about why they do the research they do to the general population.
Other people also spoke to me and as this is my last year of my PhD (I hope!), I thought "it's now or never", so I decided to take part.
How was your experience in this edition of PubhD Coimbra?
I really enjoyed it! I was a bit worried, because you never really know who's going to show up, how much you have to adapt your speech. But I tried to simplify things as much as possible. And I think it went well!
Would you advise other colleagues to participate?
Yes, I would advise you to take part! I think it can be a way for you to get out of the lab a bit - or wherever you're working - and communicate what you're doing, I think it's very important!