Storytelling for Researchers Workshop
This workshop helps you restructure and present the value of your research in a way that is engaging and accessible to a broader audience.
Overview
Date and time
Sun, Apr. 26, 2026 14:00 - 17:00
Venue
S4-202, 2nd floor, South Building 4, Ookayama Campus (in-person only)
Language
Japanese (English support available for a limited number of students)
Capacity
30 participants
Eligibility
Graduate students (master's and doctoral)
*This workshop can be taken as part of the Entrepreneurship Course. Students are also welcome to participate in this workshop as a one-time attendee. Please see the website below and send your application.
（Please note that students in the medical & dental fields may only participate as a one-time attendee. Credits and points will not be granted.)
Overview
Have you ever taken the time to reflect deeply on the appeal of your research or project?
Effective storytelling enhances your ability to clearly convey your ideas in various contexts, such as research proposals, presentations, and outreach activities.
By listening to other participants’ stories and responding to feedback from mentors, you will gain new perspectives on your research and develop storytelling techniques that help you communicate your ideas persuasively. This process will also deepen your understanding of your own research and strengthen your ability to share its significance with others.
Main content
1. Introduction to storytelling: Learn fundamental storytelling techniques.
2. Research Story Worksheet: Outline key aspects of your research using a structured worksheet.
3. Group Sharing: Share and discuss research stories within small groups and get feedback from mentors and group members.
4. One-on-One Feedback (2 times): Receive personalized feedback from partner participants and revise and improve your research story based on feedback.
5. Reflection: Share the brushed-up story and organize key takeaways for future applications.
Facilitator
(Director, CroMen Inc.)
- Center for Entrepreneurship Education
- Entrepreneurship Workshops offered at Leadership and Innovation Sectioni
- Center for Entrepreneurship Education Slack channel (Science Tokyo members only)
- Entrepreneurship (Leadership, Value Creation) Courses Slack Channel (Science Tokyo members only)
Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education