This summer, Understanding Animal Research will be running five communications workshops. Each workshop focuses on a different area of communications: debating, media, public engagement, and online communications. These workshops will take place in London (The Francis Crick Institute) and Scotland (University of Stirling). There are 4 free places for Imperial staff. If you are interested in a free place, please contact societal_engagement@imperial.ac.uk by Monday 16 April 2018. Otherwise places will be charged at the non-member rate of £325 + VAT per person.
- Opening up: engaging with the public on animal research– This workshop is for those whose work involves the use of animals in research, and who want to feel more confident to talk about it with those outside the lab. Thursday 10 May 2018, 10am – 4pm at the University of Stirling, Scotland.
- Media training for researchers – the ‘how’ and ‘what’ of animal research– To rehearse being interviewed on camera so that participants are competent and confident to talk about their research on TV and radio. Wednesday 6 June 2018, 10am – 4pm at The Francis Crick Institute.
- Debates and arguments: arguing science in the media and beyond– To learn structures, principles and techniques that will allow you to debate and argue a scientific issue, on TV and radio, in a formal debate and elsewhere. Thursday 14 June 2018, 10am – 4pm at The Francis Crick Institute.
- Online engagement: communicating animal research via social media and websites– This workshop is for those interested in communicating animal research online. Whether it’s via a website or social media, we will guide you through the best way to effectively engage with the public online. Tuesday 3 July 2018, 10am – 4pm at The Francis Crick Institute.
- Opening up: engaging with the public on animal research– This workshop is for those whose work involves the use of animals in research, and who want to feel more confident to talk about it with those outside the lab. Monday 9 July 2018, 10am – 4pm at The Francis Crick Institute.