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StoryCog. Just saying. www.alomshaha.com > On 23 Jun 2014, at 09:28, Richard Moss <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > In our experience media training is most successful when it is not about preparing for a specific interview scenario, but when it is more about getting individuals confident in their ability to articulate approved messages under a variety of circumstances. This means that whatever they learn they can apply to internal presentations and public speaking as much as they can to a live TV broadcast (which few people will actually ever do). The best media training is about teaching people to articulate a set of messages in context, not prepping for being on the Beed. > > Richard > > -----Original Message----- > From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Helen Featherstone > Sent: 23 June 2014 09:16 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Recommended media trainings? > > Hi > > to echo Michael's comments: there's more to successful communication > than feeling comfortable standing in front of a TV camera. Try the UWE > Science Communication Masterclass which covers a wide range of > communication skills*. > http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/research/sciencecommunicationunit/trainingandshortcourses/masterclass.aspx > > Best wishes > Helen > > * disclaimer - I run a couple of the sessions on it! > > Dan Richards-Doran wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I’ve found Sue Escott from Escott Hunt to be particularly good, >> especially for communicating controversial issues and preparing for >> imminent radio/tv interviews http://www.escotthunt.co.uk/ >> >> Dan >> >> >> >> >> >> *Dan Richards-Doran* >> >> *Communications and Events Manager* >> >> * * >> >> Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences >> >> University of Oxford >> >> Radcliffe Observatory Quarter >> >> Woodstock Road >> >> Oxford >> >> OX2 6GG** >> >> * * >> >> T: 01865 617870 >> E: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >> www.phc.ox.ac.uk <http://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/> | @OxPrimaryCare >> <https://twitter.com/OxPrimaryCare> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* psci-com: on public engagement with science >> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Michael Kenward >> *Sent:* 20 June 2014 21:59 >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* Re: [PSCI-COM] Recommended media trainings? >> >> >> >> That’s Boffin Media. And their third (make that fifth or sixth) >> recommendation! >> >> >> >> I hear that they like to torture subjects by sticking a microphone up >> their noses. >> >> >> >> Which raises the question, what media do you want people to understand? >> >> >> >> A generic course is a good start, but there is not much point in making >> most researchers TV savvy, for example. There are fewer media >> opportunities there than on the radio or in print. >> >> >> >> So, work out what you want to do and pick an appropriate trainer. There >> is not, or should not be, such thing as omnibus training that prepares >> every researcher for all media. >> >> >> >> MK >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* psci-com: on public engagement with science >> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Graeme Sneddon >> *Sent:* 2014-June-20 17:57 >> *To:* [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >> *Subject:* Re: [PSCI-COM] Recommended media trainings? >> >> >> >> I can highly recommend the Society of Biology's Introduction to the >> Media course, run by Sue Nelson and Richard Holingham of Boffin Media. >> The course gave training in a broad range of media, including print, >> online, radio and broadcast journalism, and Sue and Richard provided >> valuable expertise and feedback to participants. >> >> Best wishes, >> >> Graeme >> >> >> >> On 20 June 2014 17:23, RC Wilson <[log in to unmask] >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >> >> Hi Nina, >> >> I second the Royal Society communication/media skills courses. I won a >> place on a course a few years ago and found the insight and feedback >> from Judith and John very valuable. >> >> Becca >> -- >> -------------------------------------------------------------- >> *Dr Becca Wilson* >> *Research Associate (DataSHIELD)* >> *D2K Research Group* >> School of Social and Community Medicine >> University of Bristol >> Oakfield House >> Oakfield Grove >> Clifton >> Bristol BS8 2BN >> >> E: becca.wilson <mailto:[log in to unmask]>@ >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>bristol.ac.uk >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >> T: +44 (0)117 331 0022 <tel:%2B44%20%280%29117%20331%200022> >> Follow: @ <http://www.twitter.com/Data2Knowledge>Data2Knowledge >> <http://www.twitter.com/Data2Knowledge> @ >> <http://www.twitter.com/drbeccawilson>DrBeccaWilson >> <http://www.twitter.com/drbeccawilson> >> -------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> >> >> I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a particularly good media >> or communications training for researchers. A Google search has given >> back a lot of options, so I figured I'd ask real people. My team - who >> work specifically with infectious diseases - is considering undergoing >> training to enhance their comms skills, ie engaging a more general >> audience, dealing with the press, using social media, etc. - and I'd be >> interested to know if you've had any particularly good (or bad) >> experiences. 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