About Us
Discover more about ESCI and meet all the people working here
Our Mission
The European Science Communication Institute (ESCI) is a not-for-profit organisation that empowers scientists, helping them communicate and connect with the public to bridge the gap between science and society. At ESCI, we strive to foster greater understanding and raise support for scientific endeavours across the board.
What We Do
ESCI supports national and international research initiatives in communicating effectively and leveraging their dissemination potential. Alongside providing up-to-date media training, we have put together a compelling set of dissemination tools with your stakeholders and target audiences in mind. Our skilled team can ensure your message not only tells, but sells – whether optimising your web communication, producing state-of-the-art videos, harnessing social media, organising workshops and engaging with end-users to make sure you hit the mark.
As a truly European organisation, we draw on key contributors from across the continent. Our senior science communicators work in France, Belgium, the UK and Germany. We also enjoy close ties with science communication specialists in almost every EU country, which lets us to deliver locally-adapted solutions in local languages.
Origin Story
ESCI was founded in July 2016 by science journalist Elmar Bartlmae and communication strategist Helga Treiber from their 15-year collaboration in science communication. Their shared passion for making complex scientific topics accessible and engaging laid the foundation for ESCI’s mission to connect science with society.
Over the years, ESCI has earned the trust of more than 100 research institutions, technology centres, and innovative companies across Europe. These collaborations have enabled us to support a range of exciting scientific and technological projects, bringing their stories to life.
A key to our success has been the exceptional team of science communicators, graphic designers, social media experts and film makers we have assembled. Their expertise, creativity, and dedication ensure that each project is handled with professionalism and passion.
ESCI has become a reliable partner for organisations seeking innovative communication strategies, impactful public engagement, and support for presenting science to broad audiences. Our journey continues as we push the boundaries of science communication with innovative ideas and a dedicated team.
Science Stories
We’ve launched Science Stories to provide science journalists and content creators with free high-quality video footage, expert interviews, photos and press releases on the latest research topics. If you want to keep up to date with new content, register on the Science Stories website and subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to hear about new science news.
Leonardo Film
ESCI is an offshoot of the award-winning production company Leonardo Film, which has a long track record in science and documentary filmmaking. Its multidisciplinary team of experienced producers has worked with major national and regional public broadcasters. Looking for a partner for a fully-fledged documentary? Get in touch with the team from Leonardo Film.
