The Ultimate Guide to AI Prompts for Researchers and Research Communication
When I first started exploring AI prompts for researchers back in 2023, I had no idea how quickly it would transform the way I work. Since then, AI has become an indispensable thought partner in nearly all aspects of my research and communication efforts. Today, I rely on AI to develop media pitches, update bios […]
Developing a Research Communication Culture in Higher Education: Practical Steps for Leaders
As universities navigate an increasingly complex media landscape and face growing public scrutiny, it’s clear that conducting excellent research isn’t enough anymore. Nor is just sending out a press release or posting to social media. Research communication culture in higher education needs to fundamentally change. It’s time to create an environment that truly supports research […]
Setting Your 2025 Research Communication Goals (It’s Simpler Than You Think)
As another year draws to a close, many researchers are thinking about how to expand their research impact in the coming year. Perhaps you spent 2024 focused on publishing but are ready to engage more broadly with your work. Or maybe you experimented with social media updates but want to develop a more purposeful communication […]
How to Practice Reflexive Research Communication: A Practical Guide
Effective research communication requires more than just clear writing and presentation skills. It demands awareness of how our own backgrounds, assumptions, and positions influence how we share our work with others. This is where reflexive research communication becomes crucial. At its core, reflexive research communication asks us to examine how our personal experiences, disciplinary training, […]
Communicating Research in Social Sciences & Humanities: Beyond Science Communication Training
During the PCST symposium in Zacatecas in early 2024, I found myself thinking about how researchers and scientists struggle with communicating research. How inaccessible the science communication research was. But I also realized how little attention was paid to social sciences and humanities scholars and research. While everyone agreed that science communication is crucial, especially […]
