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Communicate and Interact -- The Interaction Hub

New Perspectives Emerge through Dialogue

Welcome to the FCMH Interaction Hub – your go-to place for everything related to science communication, networking and dialogue at the Research Campus of Central Hessen. Whether you want to increase the visibility of your research, meet new colleagues or find inspiration for innovative formats: Here we show you what is possible in our network.

The Interaction Hub project ran from 2023 to 2026 and has demonstrated how we can strengthen science communication at the FCMH, make research tangible and create new connections between science, society and business through cross-university cooperation. This page presents our results in the fields of outreach, inspiration and a resource collection – and invites you to become part of the Interaction Hub yourself.

Outreach

Outstanding research deserves a broad audience. With our outreach formats, we bring science from the laboratory into dialogue – with society, with decision-makers and with partners from business and civil society. Whether interactive events, digital campaigns or video portraits: We show that good science communication connects, inspires and opens new doors.

Barcamps

Here you can engage in conversation with representatives from politics, business, partner institutions and civil society. Together, you will develop ideas and solutions to key challenges facing science and society in Central Hessen – openly, creatively and on equal terms.

Content Partners -- FCMH and Research in Germany

Since 2025, we have been content partners of the DAAD initiative Research in Germany (RiG) – a project to increase international visibility of Germany as a science powerhouse, in which we position outstanding research at FCMH internationally. With regular and thematically diverse contributions, we show what research in Mittelhessen achieves. This not only expands your reach – it connects you with an international network of researchers and institutions.

Social Media -- Science as Network

Outstanding research and researchers need a digital stage. That's why we share research highlights, insights and stories from FCMH every week with our weekly news aggregator #FCMH Friday. But that's not all: We also implement larger campaigns, such as the "Inside PZI" series or regular features on our excellence clusters. For us, LinkedIn is the place where science becomes tangible as a living network – and where you can be part of it.

Science Communication with Videos -- Showcasing Research

Who are the minds behind the projects? What drives them? And why is their research important for all of us? With the videos on our YouTube channel, we show FCMH researchers as they are: authentic, passionate, diverse. From short videos to in-depth interviews – all videos make research tangible nationally and internationally and place people at the center.

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Exchange and Networking

For good science communication to succeed, we need mutual support. This area focuses on internal dialogue: networking of researchers and science managers at the three member universities and exchange on current issues and forward-looking topics. Because we are convinced that together we are a stronger alliance and only through collaboration can we find the best solutions.

Impulses and Best Practices

Get inspired at our interaction forum events. Meet other science communicators from the FCMH, exchange ideas on current questions and challenges, and develop practical solutions together.

Inspiration and Networking
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Inspiration

How other researchers communicate – and what you can learn from them

Sometimes it helps to see how others do it. That's why researchers from FCMH share their experiences and approaches to science communication here. These insights are not meant as a blueprint, but as inspiration: What could work for you and your research too?

"I try to take something out of the 'ivory tower of university' and provide insights into our research. If people question things based on this or try something new, that's successful science communication for me."

Prof. Dr. Anika Wagner

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"On the one hand, it's important that researchers and their results are perceived by the general public and that misinformation and belief are countered with facts. On the other hand, young people who have the potential for science are reached earlier and better this way."

Prof. Dr. Michael Lierz

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"The relevance of science communication becomes clear when we observe science-skeptical groups and movements that question fact-based information and scientific findings."

Dr. Axel Langner

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Advice and Support

There are many ways to improve your science communication – and many people in the FCMH network who have similar questions or have already gained experience. If you're looking for support or want to share your idea with others, get in touch with us. We'll help you find the right contacts and connect you with the network.

Contacts for Your Science Communication at the FCMH Universities

Each of the three member universities has teams that focus on science communication, press and marketing. They know the structures, formats and possibilities available locally. Use the diverse training and advisory services at the member universities to expand your knowledge and gain new impulses for your work. Experienced internal and external experts will support you in developing further and realizing your full potential.

Resources and Inspiration for Your Science Communication Online

In the world of science communication, continuous learning and testing of new formats is essential. This collection of additional links offers you a wealth of resources to help you deepen your skills and gain new perspectives for your work.

Do You Want to Make a Difference in FCMH Science Communication Yourself?

Do you have an idea for an event? Would you like to meet other science communicators in the network? Do you need support for a project? We're happy to connect you with the right people and resources in the FCMH network.

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