Session: Making the Most of the Media (Interactive Workshop)

Time: Wednesday 6th July, 11:15 - 12:45

Convenors:

Ms Christine Garrington (Director, Maltstore Communications and Research Podcasts)
Ms Fran Abrams (Chief Executive Education Media Centre, Presenter File on Four BBC Radio 4 )


Abstract Details

Looking to generate some media coverage, start blogging, podcasting or even broadcasting over the internet as part of your efforts to create and show the potential or actual impact of your research? This interactive workshop will provide great tips on how academics can generate quality media coverage of their research, give an excellent interview, write an effective blog and use a range of free and easy to use social and digital media platforms. Both presenters have press and BBC backgrounds and extensive experience working with academics to communicate their research to non academic audiences. Be prepared to join in!

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Presenter: Christine Garrington

Making the most of the media

The level of the session is: Accessible

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Presentation 1

Start time: 11:15

Presentation title: Making the most of the media

Presenters:

Ms Fran Abrams (CEO, Education Media Centre)
Ms Christine Garrington (Research Podcasts/Maltstore Communications)