The UK Grad Programme

DEVELOPING AND RETAINING PHD TALENT IN ENGLAND'S NORTHWEST

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This course is free to all postgraduate students studying in the North West

The course starts at 09:00 on Wednesday 8 February 2006 and finishes at 17:30

ENGAGE – approaches for the effective communication of research

Draft programme

TIME

SESSION

09.30 – 10.00

Registration
Tea and coffee will be available.

10.00 – 10.10

Welcome & Introduction

10.10 – 10.55

Morning Plenary session

10.55 – 11.15

Tea & Coffee

11.15 – 12.45

Workshop session 1 – Discipline specific and opportunities
You will have the opportunity to attend two 45 min workshops.

Academic Publishing for scientists and engineers

Academic Publishing for arts, social scientists and humanities

Funding communication activities

Opportunities and approaches in business and community

 

12.45 – 14.00

Lunch

 

14.00 – 14.45

Afternoon Plenary session

 

14.45 – 15.00

Tea and Coffee

 

15.00 – 16.30

Workshop session 2 - Generic and multidisciplinary
You will have the opportunity to attend another two 45 min workshops.

Targeting your audience - Schools

Engagement at Museums, Arts Galleries and Zoos

Working with the media - TV and Radio

Working with the media - the printed word

 

16:30 – 17:00

Ask the panel with workshop hosts and close


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