Online training
Online training - writing and pitching for The Conversation
- Date
- Thursday 5 June 2025
- Time
- Address
- This is an online event
Since 1 January 2024, Leiden University is a contributing member of The Conversation, an international not-for-profit news platform, which focuses on sharing scientific knowledge with a wide audience. This involves both science news and interpreting current affairs and developments in the world from the scientific expertise of member universities. The Conversation is well read worldwide, especially by other major news media. Membership gives our Leiden scientists a springboard to more international press. The Conversation also provides various forms of media training for scientists and communication specialists from member universities.
Online introductory training by The Conversation for Leiden researchers
On Thusday June 5, 15.00h - 17.00h, an editor from The Conversation will give an online presentation to get acquainted with their activities, working methods and opportunities for Leiden scientists (language English). The session will focus on writing and pitching for The Conversation, with an opportunity for questions.
For whom?
Researchers and communication officers working at Leiden University
What to expect
- Overview of The Conversation;
- Impact assessment: why write articles for a wide audience?;
- Pitching articles for The Conversation
Additional information and preparation
In the attachment to the right you will find more information about the training session, provided by The Conversation. Please read this information carefully before entering the session!
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Please note: maximum of 20 participants, so don't wait too long! Can't make it on this date/time? A second session will take place on Thursday 18 September, 15.00-17.00h (see the event in the right column for more details).
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