Digital introduction session for The Conversation

This autumn, The Conversation, in collaboration with the Communications Department, presents a series of informative sessions for those eager to explore this opportunity and develop their article ideas.  

We invite you to participate in:

Digital introduction session with The Conversation
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 24th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Follow-up workshops in November
Date and Time: November 13 in Lund. 
Read more about follow-up workshops about The Conversation.

During the introduction session, we will provide a comprehensive overview of The Conversation:

• Learn about the origins and objectives of The Conversation.
• Gain insights into what they do and why it matters.
• Understand the significance of communicating your research to the public.
• Explore The Conversation's distinctive, collaborative editorial process.

Benefits of attending:

• Discover how to become a part of a dynamic community of academic authors extending their expertise beyond academia.
• Learn the art of crafting compelling narratives and explore the types of articles your expertise can inspire.
• Connect with one of The Conversation's editors and gain insights into the article commissioning process.

To register and receive the Zoom link, please reach out to Ellen Albertsdóttir, communications officer and the point of contact for The Conversation at Lund University, via email: ellen [dot] albertsdottir [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (subject: The%20Conversation%20Information%20Meeting%20Registration) (ellen[dot]albertsdottir[at]fsi[dot]lu[dot]se). Register by October 20th.

Why Write for The Conversation?

Writing for The Conversation is a unique opportunity to delve into popular science writing, distinct from conventional academic writing. Here, you will:

• Engage with a diverse and extensive audience.
• Collaborate closely with valued editors.
• Potentially achieve significant impact; previous participants have reported outcomes such as participation in international research projects and the publication of scientific articles.
• Cultivate valuable media contacts.

About The Conversation

The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion website with content written by academics working with professional journalists. It is an open access, independent media charity funded by more than 80 UK and European universities.