On 4 November 2026, the SWEB project team at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), organised a practical Small Talk workshop led by Viesturs Meikšāns from Runas skola, a Latvian public speaking and communication training organisation.
The workshop focused on developing researchers’ communication and networking skills in professional and scientific environments. Rather than traditional lectures, the session emphasised hands-on learning and active participation. Working in small groups and with different conversation partners, participants practised initiating conversations, asking meaningful questions, actively listening, and keeping discussions going in various situations.
The workshop contributed to strengthening interpersonal communication skills that support knowledge exchange, professional networking, and future scientific collaboration.
