The Conversation - training sessions for researchers
Have you thought about writing for The Conversation (theconversation.com/uk) but aren’t sure how it works? If the answer is YES, register for this training session with an Editor from The Conversation to find out more. The session will include an ‘Introduction to The Conversation’, followed by an interactive workshop on ‘Writing for a Public Audience’, with opportunity for questions.

There are also a small number of 20 minute one-to-one sessions with the editor available.This may be useful if you have an idea for a story but would like to some advice on how best to pitch it. The editor can give you a steer and encouragement on the best angles for turning your research and expertise into articles.

Please register your interest on the link below and we will be in contact with you. These are available on a strict first come, first served basis.

To find out more about The Conversation, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/using-research-engage/conversation.
Date: 23 October 2019, 10:00 (Wednesday, 2nd week, Michaelmas 2019)
Venue: Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington OX3 7DQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room 71a
Speaker: Editor of The Conversation
Organising department: Medical Sciences Division
Organiser: Janice Young (Medical Science Division, University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: janice.young@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/theconversation
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Janice Young