This webinar is part of the Researcher Academy's Research Communication Programme. To find out more information on how to gain a certificate in one of the Research Communication pathways, visit the SharePoint page.

The Researcher Academy courses are very popular and the majority are run in both semesters to give you the opportunity to attend at a time of the year that suits you. 


Description:

In today’s digital age, sharing research through blogging has become a powerful and accessible method to reach wider audiences. This course will help you to explore the art of blogging as a tool amplify and disseminate your research.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this webinar:

1. Understand the benefits of blogging
2. Uncover your target audience(s): you will identify your stakeholders and start to develop a rationale about why they should care about your research
3. Craft engaging and accessible content: you will acquire the skills to present your research in a clear, concise and jargon-free manner; making it accessible to your audience
4. Highlight key blogging platforms: we will explore examples of blogging platforms and talk about key things to be aware of when setting up a blog
5. Gain practice skills in writing a blog post: you will be given time to put your learning into practice by planning and writing a blog post for fellow researchers about your research
6. Promoting your blog post: you will discover ways to promote what you’ve written to attract attention from readers

Who should attend this course? This course is designed for all researchers. Whether you are new to blog writing or have experience writing blogs but want to attract more interest, this course will give you the practical skills necessary to communicate your research outside of the confines of academia. This course forms part of the "Communicating your Research using other Online Tools" pathway. 

Is this session(s) fully booked?

If this session is fully booked why not fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/D3AE4tbBBn - the course leader will then contact you when the next instances are released and available for booking. We also recommend that you add yourself to the waiting list too just in case a place becomes free!

Course Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk. 

Access MS Teams
Attend the course at the specified date and time
Use MS Teams chat box function
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course
Take part in group activities/ discussions (within online breakout rooms)
Complete reflections document/ workbook

Booking Conditions

Our courses are very popular, and we experience large volumes of people on our waiting lists. So, Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

Please note, attendances for courses will be recorded. There are no training points associated with courses run by the Researcher Academy.