Training: how to reach an international audience with your scientific news
On Thursday June 5, the international news platform The Conversation will provide an online training for Leiden University academics and science communication colleagues. The training will be focused on pitching and writing for The Conversation.
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 more information and registration, please see the column on the right hand side.