Using social media for research impact

19 June 2013, 13:15 - 16:00

This is a past event

A mini symposium organised by the Musculoskeletal Programme with support from the Division of Applied Medicine.

13:15-13:45 Arrival, lunchRegistration for Twitter account (optional)During lunch, start of groupwork (current knowledge/use of social media)
13.45-13.50Welcome, purpose of the symposium (Miep Helfrich)
13.50-15.00How social media can enhance the impact of your research (Mark Reed)How to get benefits of social media as a starting researcher (Heather Doran)What is the strategy of the UoA on use of social media? (Heather Doran)Case studies and live demos (Mark Reed and Heather Doran)
15.00-15.15Short break, refreshments
15.15-15.30Group work (create your social media strategy)
15.30-16.00Discussion round issues arising from group work (facilitated by Heather and Mark)
16.00-16.30Further Q&A, tweets, live links
16.30Thanks and close

Please bring your Smartphone, tablet or laptop if you want to join in live demos.

Feel free to come along on the day if you have not registered, but bring your own lunch.