Research no longer ends with a published academic paper – communicating the findings effectively to different audiences is now an important part of the research process. This introductory workshop provides a basic overview of some of the key communications skills and methods available to researchers today.
Programme
9:30 Registration and refreshments
10:00 Introduction and programme overview Meghan Rainsberry, CLOSER Communications Manager
10:15 Translating longitudinal research into plain English Plain English Campaign
11:15 Tea/coffee
11:30 Practical session: Writing in plain English
12:30 Lunch
13:15 Concurrent practical sessions
Engaging policymakers Meghan Rainsberry, CLOSER Communications Manager
Dealing with the media Dara O’Hare, ALSPAC Communications Manager
Writing impact & communications statements (TBC)
14:45 Tea/coffee break and communications surgery
15:15 Innovations in research communications
15:15 Innovative uses of social media Sierra Williams, Managing Editor, LSE Impact Blog
15:45 Q&A
16:00 Session 4: Data visualisation Guardian Digital Agency
16:30 Q&A
16:45 End
