Communicate your research in the media
Discover resources and courses offered by the Communication Division on topics such as research communication, media relations, and presentation skills. You’ll also find practical tips to help you become a more confident and visible voice in the media.
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Courses in Research Communication, Media Relations, and Presentation techniques
Through UiB Ferd, we offer PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, researchers, and associate professors semi-annual courses in research communication and media relations, as well as courses which will elevate your presentation skills.
In the spring semester, these courses are offered in English; in the autumn semester, they are offered in Norwegian.
For information about upcoming courses, please visit the UiB Ferd website. We also offer courses through the Momentum career development program.
Tips for those who want to communicate more through the media
Update your personal profile on uib.no with concrete and accessible information about your research, current projects and contact information. Remember to include your mobile number!
Enter your fields of expertise (key words) that you think the media may search when needing an expert in your field. How to update your personal profile.
Create a fact sheet (maximum one A4 page) with the main points about your research, important figures and facts. Send this to journalists you are in contact with.
Practice talking about your research with people who are not experts in the field. Use everyday words and practical examples.
Make sure to store good press photographs of yourself that the media can use freely. UiB has its own photography service.
Make note of journalists who write well in your field. You can contact these later on when you want to place a research story in the media.
