Welcome to the Animate Your Science Blog

Developing your public speaking skills is a vital part of disseminating your research effectively. So, how could you work on your delivery?

As a scientist we love a good method. But what is the method for design? Here we discuss the 6 steps for designing a scientific graphic.

Accessibility is an often overlooked aspect of design. So we've compiled some top tips for creating posters in a colour blind-friendly way!

You can make any piece of data shine, regardless of its p-value! Here's 3 more tips on how to visualise data in Adobe Illustrator.

Want to learn how to take your scientific illustrations to the next level? Let's talk about creating 3D illustrations!

What is a science communicator? Where do they work? How do you become one? Let's unpack this one topic at a time!

Imagine being able to network in your sleep. That's exactly what your personal scientist website is going to do!

Writing your first scientific news article is quite different from publishing a manuscript. Here's our top pointers for budding writers!

One of the most powerful ways to spread your research findings to the masses is harnessing the power of the media.

Science communication blogs are great for getting some light reading done on the topic. We've made our picks for the best blogs on the net!

Podcasts about science communication are all about practicing what you preach. Check out our top 5 picks for the best SciComm podcasts!

How do you condense a science textbook down to its key messages? Science animations are the key. Check out the best ones on the net!

What are graphical abstracts, and how do I design one? Learn all about how these visual summaries could unleash your impact!

Looking to make your own animated science video but don't know where to start? Then a beginner-friendly animation style is what you need!

Posters. Presentations. Grants. Your papers. The key to success can start with the visual appeal of your very own scientific illustrations.

Looking to raise the impact of your scientific research? Test how well you're communicating yourself to the world with our SciComm Checklist

Interactive posters and ePosters are a growing trend in academia, with many conferences going online! Add interactivity to your next poster.

What's the difference between a scientific conference poster session and an art gallery? Learn from examples of good poster design.

Science is to be seen just as much as it is to be heard. Read about some handy tips on making scientific illustrations.