An article written in newspapers, in which a writer presents their own opinion about any particular topic is called an opinion piece. Opinion pieces are…
Top tips: Writing newspaper opinion pieces
24 May 2019
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Let’s talk about communications!
12 May 2019
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Impressions from the EADI Research Communications Workshop It is no secret that in times of digitalisation and information overload, communicating research plays an increasingly important…
April 16 Webcast: Confronting the Disinformation Age
15 April 2019
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This webcast takes place Tuesday, 16 April, at 7pm PDT (02.00 GMT). You can watch it live or catch up later on SFU Public Square’s…
Kolonko: New film raises awareness about sex worker abuse
17 December 2018
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A new documentary film, Kolonko, about the experiences of sex workers in Sierra Leone, highlights the sexual, physical, and verbal abuse they endure on a…
Driving social change: Turning academic research into film
9 March 2017
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The last two decades have seen a resurgence of documentary in cinema. By nature, documentaries have the potential to change the world, rather than just…
How do journalists find good leads?
26 October 2016
Guides & Tutorials
Have you ever wondered how stories start to spread across the media – or how to get your story into the loop that journalists are…
The dos and don’ts of successful media engagement
15 January 2015
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Media engagement can seem like a minefield to the uninitiated scientist. Getting 2015 off to a positive start, Research Media’s Ben McCluskey offers a helping hand, highlighting some of the common pitfalls and providing guidelines for getting engagement right.
Research and the media: fighting the anxiety
14 May 2014
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Anton Tsvetov, Media and Government Relations Manager at the Russian International Affairs Council, presents his view on the dangers of trying to make your research results more media-friendly.
Engaging the media for policy research: Four critical questions to consider
26 March 2014
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Paula Fray outlines four critical questions which think tanks and other organizations should answer when seeking to engage the media around policy research in the African context.
How to share research and findings with the media: Reading results backwards
13 January 2014
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In this post, Jorge Benavides reflects on FUNDESA’s experience of working with the media and offers very valuable advice for researchers and think tanks looking to make the most of their media engagement.
Accessibility is Key: A journalist’s perspective on communicating research
12 December 2011
Audio & Video
There have been a number of posts on Research to Action about researchers and journalists working together to communicate development research. Practical tips on how…
Learning review of Panos Relay programme
27 September 2011
Papers & Reports
An independent review of the Relay programme took place between October 2010 and February 2011 and included field visits to five programme focus countries – Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia…
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