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The importance of failure for researchers
In this post, we share three tips on the importance of failure for researchers. We’ll also touch on how failure can be turned into future successes for you and your work. These tips are inspired by the ‘Power of Failure’ event held by NEXUS and Bettakultcha (17 Oct...
A tool to help researchers communicate their findings
In this blog post, we want to share a simple tool to help researchers communicate their findings. Introducing the Research Canvas. We will break down the key components of the canvas and how the tool can be used for research projects. This blog is inspired by the...
Collaboration with Leeds Beckett University MA Graphic Design
In this blog post, we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Leeds Beckett University (LBU). Specifically, we will collaborate with the MA Graphic Design students and its course director Dr Ian Truelove. As part of the course, the students will have to...
5 tips for increasing your engagement rate on Twitter
In this blog post, we share 5 tips for increasing your engagement rate on Twitter. The inspiration for this blog has been reaching 700+ followers within our Twitter community. Although numbers are not always the best metric of success, this feels like a big...
Creative methods of research dissemination
In this blog post, we share four creative methods of research dissemination. These are inspired by the knowledge café organised by the Social Research Association North. The event was a collaboration with engage@liverpool at the University of Liverpool on 12 Sept...
5 tips on promoting your work as a researcher
In this blog post, we will share 5 tips on promoting your work as a researcher. These tips are inspired by the Northern Power Women event (11 Sep 2019) at the Natwest Business Accelerator in Leeds. Northern Power Women Role Model Event Northern Power Women is a...
3 reasons why interns boost your business
In this post, I talk about 3 reasons why interns boost your business. I will also introduce you to our two new marketing interns who will be with us for the next 3 months. --- Running a business as a solo founder can be really tough. I manage a network of 13...
Workshop: communicating research to policymakers for action
In this post, I share three key success factors for researchers to engage with policymakers. I also offer three lessons from delivering a workshop to high-level members of the National Institute of Policy Studies in Nigeria. This workshop on communicating research to...
Workshop on creating a business one-pager
In this post we share our experience of delivering a workshop on creating a business one-pager. This event was part of the HutZero (Cylon) business programme in London on the 20th of August. Starting something new is never easy. Whether it’s a new product, service or...
The Juggling Act of a PhD Student
Hello and we hope you’re all having a nice summer! We took a vacation break and are now back in the office with renewed energy and fresh ideas. To get us out of the summer blues and to kick off the blog posts again, we sat down with Gemma Bridge, PhD student in Public...
Growing the Research Retold community
In this week’s blog, we recap some of the events we engaged with in June. Beyond our workshops at the University of Sheffield, we’ve seized opportunities to meet new people and grow the Research Retold community. The events mentioned in this post include: the IABC...
Designing a Research Communication Plan – Interactive Workshop
In this blog, we share our experience of delivering a workshop on designing a research communication plan. The event took place at the University of Sheffield on the 18th of June. Collaborating with The University of Sheffield As an alumna of The University of...
mHabitat Lunch and Learn – Making Research Digestible
In this blog, we share our experience of attending and presenting at the mHabitat Lunch and Learn event in Leeds. The event took place on Tuesday, the 11th of June at Co>Space North, Leeds. Making an impact through speaking engagements and workshops One of...
Tableau User Group Yorkshire – Presenting Data Effectively
In this blog, we share our experience of attending and presenting at the Tableau User Group Yorkshire event in Leeds. The event took place on Tuesday, the 4th of June at Horizon Leeds. Now on its third instalment, this Tableau User Group Yorkshire event (#TUGY on...
Tips for communicating research to stakeholders
In this blog post, we share insights from two researchers and one impact consultant on communicating research to stakeholders This is a follow-up post from our blog on communication tips for academic researchers sourced from five published authors in The Conversation....
Recent Posts
Five Tips for Effectively Engaging with Businesses
In this post, we share five tips for effectively engaging with businesses, as revealed in a recent workshop with members of York Management School. Engaging with businesses is important to ensuring research has an impact. It can lead to interesting projects that...
Inclusive science communication: Lessons from studying police officers
In this post, Claire discusses lessons learnt during her studies about how to improve communication between groups using inclusive science communication. Claire Förster recently finished her PhD at Swansea University. She used ethnographic methods to explore how...
Presenting for audiences outside of academia
In this blog post, Julian Gosliga discusses the topic of presenting for audiences outside of academia. Julian is a Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. In his current role and during his PhD, Julian has...
Starting a postdoc in a pandemic
To discuss the unique aspects of starting a postdoc in a pandemic, we’re collaborating with Dr Ben Purvis, from the University of Sheffield. Ben is an early career researcher in sustainability science, urban studies and modelling in the School of Architecture. He...
The benefits of virtual networking for researchers
To discuss the benefits of virtual networking for researchers we’re collaborating with Mariam Abood from Scientistt. Mariam is a Masters student of Women’s Studies at the University of York and Content Manager for Scientistt.net. Scientistt is an exciting new platform...
Diversifying your skill set during your PhD
To discuss the importance of diversifying your skillset during your PhD, we’re collaborating with Cher Farrugia from the University of Sheffield. Cher is a PhD student in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health. Her work investigates the role of oral...
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