Lectures and seminars PopSci Talks: How to write opinion pieces that people read and take seriously

Are you interested in contributing to societal development and influencing decision-making in your area of expertise? One way to do so is by writing debate articles. In this open webinar, KI’s Communications Director Peter Andreasson shares his many years of experience of writing opinion pieces that truly make an impact.
When and where: Lunchtime (12:00–13:00), 1 December 2026, in the PopSci Talks Zoom room.
Language: English
Target audience: All researchers at KI, from professors emeriti to doctoral students. Communications staff and other administrative colleagues are also welcome.
Programme: A 30-minute presentation by Communications Director Peter Andreasson, followed by 30 minutes of questions and discussion.
PopSci Talks is an open webinar series on popular science communication, designed to inform and inspire researchers and interested staff at Karolinska Institutet. The series covers topics such as media relations, news writing, branding and social media. To make it easier for researchers at KI to participate, the seminars are held at lunchtime two to four times per semester. The series is organised and moderated by the Communications and Public Relations Office at KI.
