Join us for a monthly webinar where we cover topics like working with the media, communicating your research to the general public, and using social media to promote your research. Register below.
The Science Media Centre presents this free online talk usually on the last Thursday of each month at 10am.
Our talks include:
In the news (or want to be)? Tips on communicating your research
- What to do when your area of expertise is in the headlines
- Advice for busy researchers – making the most of opportunities
- Understanding the media landscape, the news cycle and timing
- Anticipating what journalists want from experts / researchers
- What the SMC offers and how we can help you
Social media for researchers
- Presented by social media expert Prof. Ekant Veer
- Choosing a platform and finding your audience
- How to do social media for social good
Social media and online safety
- Presented by digital tech expert Dr Andrew Chen
- Pros & cons of social media and protecting yourself when engaging online
Register for this webinar
See the form below for upcoming dates. This talk is open to scientists, researchers, and science communications staff in New Zealand. We will contact you the week of the talk with a link to attend via Zoom.
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