Designing Scientific Posters: Engage, Stand Out, and Communicate Effectively

This session aims to inspire you to rethink the way you design and present scientific posters. Learn to create visually engaging posters that communicate effectively and stand out from a sea of text-heavy designs.

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In this course, participants will learn the principles of effective visual communication and how to apply them to scientific poster design. The instructor will guide you through the process of organising content, choosing the right visuals, and balancing text and imagery to create posters that are both informative and eye-catching. You’ll receive hands-on tips, and examples of what works—and what doesn’t—in the real world.

Practical information

  • Event duration: 45 minutes
  • Number of participants: 50
  • Target group: PhD candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows, Early Career Researchers

Lecturer

Shane Colvin works as a Senior Engineer in the Section for Research and Communication at UV/UiO. He has extensive experience in graphic design, digital media, and scientific communication, and he contributes to the development and delivery of courses in visual communication and presentation skills.

Organiser

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Dentistry, the Natural History Museum, the Faculty of Social Sciences, dScience and the Science Library
Published Dec. 5, 2025 1:32 PM - Last modified Apr. 23, 2026 4:26 PM