Heidelberg, Germany
September 30th, 2026
Becoming a Night Science trainer
The Night Science Train-the-Trainer Workshop is a one-day, in-person program where scientists are trained to teach the Night Science Workshop on the Creative Scientific Process (CSP).
Workshop Focus and Activities
Participants in this program will:
- Engage deeply with the Night Science framework and its intellectual foundations;
- Explore and practice core thinking tools of the creative scientific process, including improvisational discussion, interdisciplinarity, the use of metaphor, question-generation techniques, and puzzle switching—strategically shifting between research questions to support creative breakthroughs;
- Learn effective instructional strategies for leading reflection, group dialogue, and hands-on exercises;
- Develop personalized narrative examples that model authentic engagement with scientific creativity;
- Examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a support for creative scientific thinking, including how AI can function as a collaborative partner – prompting new ideas, challenging assumptions, and enabling the transfer of conceptual approaches across distinct fields;
- Receive guidance on adapting the workshop for different audiences, disciplines, and research environments.
What Participants Receive
- Full curricular materials for delivering the Night Science Workshop on the Creative Scientific Process;
- A formal certificate of completion from the Night Science Institute;
- A verifiable Credly digital badge from the Night Science Institute, acknowledging their expertise;
- Ongoing support and connection through the Night Science Institute’s online community.
Agenda (may be adjusted):
- Part 1 An overview of the creative scientific process and the Night Science initiative
- BREAK Ice-breaker with coffee
- Part 2 Leading a Night Science session
- Lunch
- Part 3 Six additional thinking tools covered in the Night Science Workshop
- Part 4 Personalizing and presenting the Night Science content
Hotel Accomodation & Shuttle
A room block in a local hotel is available at a reduced price and on a first-come-first-serve basis – information will be provided once you have registered. A shuttle service will be available between the hotel and the workshop.
Hosted at EMBL & in partnership with EMBO.
Privacy Notice: names and email addresses of registrants will be shared with EMBL for purposes of registration as on-campus visitors and collection of information on dietary requirements.