This session is aimed at Principal Investigators and other established researchers. The focus is on enhancing your ability to communicate your research through traditional media channels (tv, radio and print media). It will position you to capitalise on opportunities to promote specific research projects, as well as to make expert comment on newsworthy developments in health sciences research generally.
You will be equipped to give various media audiences – including the general public – an understanding of developments in health sciences research, their consequences and value, as well as some key insights into the extent and quality of research at RCSI. You will be able to discuss technical research issues through the media in a way that is immediately relevant and understandable to people who have no health sciences or research background – without compromising the integrity of the work.
The session will give you a practical and logical approach to preparing for media interviews. You will also be involved in a number of practice interviews to become comfortable at expressing comments, opinions and explanations relating to your research, in a media environment that includes time constraints and questioning styles ranging from expert to uninformed.
This training does not assume any prior experience in giving media interviews.
Booking: All courses can be booked on the Upcoming Courses page.
This course maps to Domain D (Engagement Influence and Impact) on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework.
3 CPD credits awarded. Please contact staff_l&d@rcsi.com if you need a certificate of attendance.