University of Silesia in Katowice

This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of how to design, organize, promote, and communicate Pi Day as an effective science communication event, combining strategic planning, creative promotion, space design, and hands‑on activities.

Trainer: Prof. Agnieszka Nowak-Brzezińska, Faculty of Science and Technology, discipline: computer and information sciences
Deputy Dean for Promotion and Development at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Silesia in Katowice

Date: 5 May 2026 – 11.00 – 15.00

Target Audience: Students, researchers, academic staff

Agenda:

1. Introduction

• The history and idea of Pi Day around the world.
• How was Pi Day established at the University of Silesia?
• Why does Pi Day serve as a science communication tool?

2. Organizing Pi Day

• Pi Day organizer and coordinating team.
• Preparation stages and the program board’s work.
• Call for activities.
• Concept for the opening lecture.
• Event color theme.
• Organization of contests, games, and playful activities.
• Event budget planning.
• Seeking sponsors.
• Creating the program and agenda.

3. Event Promotion

• Website and registration forms.
• Design of promotional graphics.
• Poster design and T‑shirt design.
• Mailing to schools.
• Seeking media and honorary patronage.
• Promotion in the media.
• Opening registration and sending invitations/reminders to registered participants, including travel instructions.
• Production of the Pi‑Matrixator (event newsletter).

4. Creating the Pi Day Space

• Organization of faculty buildings (signage and wayfinding).
• Placement of the University of Silesia / Faculty branding.

5. Practical Workshop

• How to write a popular science description that attracts participants – transforming a scientific topic into an accessible and engaging text.
• Proposal of activity formats such as contests or games.
• Group work and joint discussion of outcomes.

6. Summary

Registration: T4EU Science Communication Workshops

The workshop will be held via Teams. Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance issued by T4EU.

More information: iwa.wcislo-maslanka@us.edu.pl