FB Wirtschaftswissenschaft

Professur für Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung und Gender

Lukas Harder, MSc
Piotr Paweł Larysz, MSc
Boltzmannstr. 20
14195 Berlin
E-Mail:
lukas.harder@fu-berlin.de
piotr.larysz@fu-berlin.de

Summer term 2026
Master Public Economics
Modul: Knowledge Transfer

(a)   Course Description

Learning Objectives:

Students will develop the ability to communicate and convey empirical economic research to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, journalists, and the general public. The focus is on transferring academic insight into clear, compelling narratives that inform and influence real-world decision-making. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

 

(a)     Translate empirical research into accessible, practice-oriented communication.

(b)     Create and present scientific policy briefs and engaging multimedia communication formats.

(c)     Collaborate in teams to present academic evidence to a wider audience.

 

Content:

 

This course offers hands-on training in translating complex economic research into engaging, non-technical formats for diverse audiences. Students will practice how to:

 

(a)     Write and present in a clear and relatable way using current topics in economic policy.

(b)     Use digital communication tools, e.g., podcasts, infographics, and short videos.

(c)     Gain insights into professional knowledge transfer through excursions and guest sessions with experts from leading              research and policy

(d)     Experiment with different storytelling formats and visualization techniques.

 

Through a mix of lectures, practice sessions, and excursions, students will acquire both the theoretical understanding and the practical toolkit to bridge the gap between research and society. This course is about learning how to make knowledge matter, in the media, in policymaking, and in public debate.

Registration:
The registration takes place via email to the course instructor at the address piotr.larysz@fu-berlin.de. Please provide a current transcript of records.
The registration deadline is on April 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)

(b) Course prerequisites:
No prerequisites.

(c) Detailed Course Schedule:

Date	Room	Time
April 10, 2026  (Friday)	Boltzmannstr. 20, 14195 Berlin Kaminzimmer (Raum 202)	12:00 - 16:00
April 17, 2026 (Friday)	Hs 104a	12:00 - 16:00

April 24, 2026 (Friday)	Hs 104a	12:00 - 16:00
May 22, 2026 (Friday)	Deutscher Bundestag	10:00 - 14:00

May 29, 2026 (Friday)	Hs 104a	12:00 - 16:00
Juni 12, 2026 (Friday)	Hs 104a	12:00 - 17:00

(d) Active Participation: Active participation is required (details will be presented in the first lecture on April 10th).

(e) Language: German and Englisch 

(f) Grading: Pass/Fail (undifferenziert)