Join Howard Manly, Race and Equity Editor from The Conversation, for an engaging virtual workshop for BU faculty members, researchers, and graduate students. In this one-hour session, Howard will provide insights into how The Conversation partners with academic institutions like BU, while also offering expert guidance on crafting successful pitch ideas and article submissions. From understanding the editorial process to refining your pitch, this workshop is designed to equip attendees with the tools and strategies needed to effectively communicate their research and ideas to broad audiences. Attendees are encouraged to bring potential pitch angles to discuss during the event. View event slides.
The Conversation publishes trustworthy and informative articles written by academic experts for the public and edited by a team of journalists. On the website (and through distribution of their articles to thousands of news outlets worldwide), you’ll find explanatory journalism on the events, discoveries and issues that matter today. Conversation articles share researchers’ expertise in policy, science, health, economics, education, history, ethics and most every subject studied in colleges and universities.
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The Strategic Communications series is co-sponsored by BU Public Relations | Social Media and the Office of Research. From podcasting to working with the media to building an online persona, these events allow BU’s research community to hone their communication skills and promote their work. Virtual workshops are offered twice a semester and can be found in the Research How-to Workshop listings.
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