Digital Storyteller Project

How do you train over 50 researchers in over 28 countries in the art of storytelling with video without flying a mile? How do you enhance local collaboration and support their research?

The Digital Storytellers project brought together around 50 researchers who showcased their work through short, vibrant videos linked to the UN’s 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. Filmmaker Sonja Schenkel guided the scientists throughout the process, helping them craft clear and compelling visual narratives. She continues to champion the early use of audio-visual methods in transdisciplinary research to boost collaboration and real-world impact.

How does not only research but the whole network benefit from a smooth creative process accompanied and supported by creative professionals?

More about this project:

Key Results

• Created a scaleable E-learning method with individual coaching

• Made scientific research more engaging, authentic, and relatable.

• Showed how audiovisual storytelling can enhance both communication and the research process itself.

• Extended the reach of research beyond academia to policymakers, practitioners, and the public.

• Highlighted the value of early integration of audiovisual methods in transdisciplinary projects.