How does that work, a� �meaningful dialogue? And how do you design conversations that foster trust, mutual understanding, and shared learning?
Across h ealthcare and academia alike, we often speak about dialogue, but what does it actually mean to engage in one? How can we create conversations that help people explore different perspectives, naviga te complexity, and learn together?
The Art of Dialogue is a hands-on training series for researchers, educators, and practitio ners who want to strengthen their dialogical skills and learn how to design meaningful dialogue processes. Whether you (want to) ;work in patient engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, public engagement, or science communication, this training offers practical tools and insights that can be applied directly in your own context.& nbsp;
The series is organised by Netwerk Wetenschap i n Dialoog (VU), VU IXA-GO and Amsterdam Public Health. ;
Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Time: 13:00 – 17:00&n
bsp;
Location: VU Campus Amsterdam
Focus: Interpersona l communication and the mindset of dialogue
In this sessi on, participants explore the foundations of dialogue as a distinct fo rm of communication, different from discussion, debate, or persuasion . Through practical exercises and reflection, participants learn how curiosity, deep listening, and suspension of judgement cont ribute to meaningful conversations. We will explore how different per spectives can be welcomed, and how dialogue can help navigate complex ity in research, healthcare, and society.
Date: Monday 2 Novembe
r 2026
Time: 13:00 – 17:00
Location: VU Campus Am
sterdam
Focus: Designing dialogues that make a difference
The second session focuses on the design of dialogue pro cesses. Participants learn how to create meaningful conversation form ats that support reflection, learning, participation, and collaborati on. Drawing on their own cases and challenges, participants explore h ow dialogue can be embedded within research, healthcare, education, a nd community engagement. The session introduces practical design prin ciples and provides space to develop dialogue concepts for participan ts’ own contexts.
DESCRIPTION: Across healthcare and academia alike, we often speak abou t dialogue, but what does it actually mean to engage in one ? How can we create conversations that help people explore different perspectives, navigate complexity, and learn together? The Art of Dialogue is a hands-on training series for researchers, educators, and practitioners who want to strengthen their dialogical skills and learn how to design meaningful dialogue processes. Whether you (want to) work in patient engagement, interdisciplinary collabor ation, public engagement, or science communication, this training off ers practical tools and insights that can be applied directly in your own context. The series is organised by Netwerk Wetenscha p in Dialoog (VU), VU IXA-GO and Amsterdam Public Heal th.