Drop-in Communication Support
Get support to promote your research! The Communications Division welcomes PhD candidates and researchers who want to reach a broader audience. Visit the stations of your choice during the session—no registration required. You can also have a new photo taken for your staff profile.
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We can give you input on:
- Media contact and advice for external communication
- Discussion posts/chronicles
- How to be a researcher on LinkedIn
- What your employee page should contain
- How to profile yourself when applying for research funding
- Try out an elevator pitch of your research topic in video format
Station: New photo for your staff profile
We have set up a new photo shoot for you.
Station: How to reach out in external media
Have you recently published research or are about to publish it soon, and are wondering how to communicate your findings? You can get advice on target audience selection, possible channels, pitch, media contact, etc.
Station: Would you like to discuss debate posts/chronicles?
Do you want to write a debate post, a feature article or a "sales text" about your research, and are you wondering how to get started? Here you can get input on format and genre and how to contact editors.
Station: How to be a researcher on LinkedIn?
Do you want to become a visible researcher? Then it might be a good idea to have a presence on social media and LinkedIn. Learn tips and tricks from our social media expert.
Station: Get help with your employee page (W4)
One of the first things that comes up when you google is your employee page on uib.no. Get input on how to make it as professional and readable as possible.
Station: How to profile yourself when applying for research funding
Are you applying for external research funding? Here you will find advice on profiling via the employee website, in the media or social media in connection with applications.
Station: Try out elevator pitch on video
You will have the opportunity to create a short video (approx. 1 minute) in which you present the essence of the research in a simple and engaging way, either for use or as an exercise.
We aim for a low threshold for coming to the Communications Department. We look forward to meeting you – Welcome on Tuesday, February 3rd!
