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Engineering Introduction to Media Relations

23 January 2024, 11:00 am–12:00 pm

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A one-hour workshop that will provide an overview of how to best publicise your research via the media and introduce you to the media relations support on offer at UCL.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

UCL staff

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Faculty of Engineering Sciences

Location

Lecture Theatre 115
1-19 Torrington Place
London
WC1E 7HB
United Kingdom

This session is open to academics and early career researchers in the Faculty of Engineering who’d like to find out more about the following areas:

• Introduction to working with UCL Media Relations

• Why do media, and how to make it work for you

• What makes a research story 'newsworthy'

• The press release process

• Storytelling, pitches and exclusives

• Spotlight on recent UCL research that made headlines

Audience:

This workshop is open to any academic or PhD/postdoc within the Faculty of Engineering

Venue:

Lecture Theatre 115, Torrington Place (1-19), London, WC1E 7HB.

Booking:

Availability is limited and will be on a first-come first-served basis. Sessions will run regularly throughout 2024, look out for further details via your Department or the Faculty.

Presenter:

Dr Matt Midgley
Media Relations Manager (Medical Sciences and Engineering)
UCL Office of the Vice President, External Engagement