Putting It Into Words: The Why's And How's Of Honing The Key Messages Of Your Research – Arts And Humanities

For academics, explaining the depth and complexity of your specialized research for those outside your discipline or for the general public can be challenging. Being able to articulate your research for a broad audience is important for thriving as an academic as it can help in crafting competitive grant applications, presenting at conferences, being interviewed on the radio, or writing peer-reviewed publications. It can also help in writing compelling job applications, rocking your next job interview, and excelling as a professional. The panel will explore opportunities for honing research presentation capabilities through brief opening remarks and facilitated discussion/Q&A. We will also highlight programs such as the upcoming Three Minute Thesis, NerdNite Vancouver, and more.

Session schedule

12:00 - 1:15 PM Panel (see Panelists info on the event page)
1:30 - 2:30 PM Interactive key messaging workshop; Jacqui Brinkman and Conny Scheffler from Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will be joined by Wan Yee Lok, a specialist with UBC Media Relations. She works with UBC's faculty, students, and staff helping them to tell their stories and highlight their research in various media outlets.  Together, they will walk participants through interactive activities, and provide strategies and resources, that will guide them in drafting key messages for their own research projects. Last year’s 3MT winner, Dennis Riley Louie, will join the session to share their 3MT experience.

Registration opens on Monday, January 25th at 9:00 am on the Graduate Pathways to Success event page.