Have you been thinking about writing a popular science book but have no idea where to start? Then look no further! This one-hour video course is a practical guide to writing a popular science book proposal. This online e-course can be completed in your own time in about 1 hour.

Register any time this academic year for lifetime access to this highly popular e-course on Infographics. You can complete the course in around 1-2 hours of your own time.

Register any time this academic year for lifetime access to this highly popular e-course on how to present a perfect pitch. You can complete the course in around 30 minutes of your own time.

This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Design for Academics 1

This workshop will introduce you to ideas that can help you think about designing your slides, social media posts, banners, posters, etc. The workshop focuses on some broad and easy issues of fonts, colour and layouts that can improve design. The goal of this workshop is to help the researcher feel confident in designing visuals and assure them that they are entirely competent to create what they need to communicate their work, and already have the tools to do so. No prior knowledge of any design software is needed. This workshop is not a pre requisite for “Design for Academics 2”.

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This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Using storytelling to communicate your research

This workshop teaches various concepts of storytelling as a means to make your research more engaging. Whether writing your final chapters or preparing for a conference, skilful storytelling has widespread applicability throughout our lives. This workshop provides: Concepts of Storytelling that you can use as a tool to structure the delivery of your research; an opportunity to discuss the layout of your research as a group and to find ways to improve upon it; a method of structuring your research, the Storyboard, which you can use in the workshop to work on your current project.

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This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Design for Academics 2

This workshop will help you think of applications of design concepts to materials you may need during your academic career, such as posters, conference flyers, etc . The workshop will focus on what design is, acknowledging that this is subjective. It will also demonstrate how software like PowerPoint can be used to manipulate and edit images. The goal of this workshop is to create a space for open discussion about the problems faced in academia, as well as to provide a thoughtful critique. Additionally, the goal is to direct the participants towards helpful practices and resources that can make graphic design an easier task and assure them that they are entirely competent to create what they need to communicate their work, and already have the tools to do so. Participants are encouraged to bring to the workshop any work they may have designed, like conference posters, if they would like to discuss improvements or troubleshoot any issues they have come up against.

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This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Video Editing and Filming Made Easy

In today's digital age, effective communication of research findings is crucial for both academic and broader audiences. Video has become a powerful medium for conveying complex ideas, and with the advancements in smartphone technology, it's now easier than ever to create quality films about research and your own professional profile. This workshop has two objectives. First to empower PGRs with the skills to use smartphones as filmmaking tools. This includes tips on framing, angles and movement. Second, it will focus on brainstorming what 'content' means for the researcher in their respective research environment and how to create/write relevant content. We will also discuss copyrights and ethics when using multimedia in research, and strategies for promotion and distribution including social media, academic conferences, and websites. Participants are encouraged to bring their smartphones to the workshop for hands-on learning, and if they have any other equipment like digital cameras or tripods they are welcome to bring those along too.

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This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Writing for social media

In today's competitive academic landscape, social media is increasingly being used by researchers to disseminate and publicise their work and to create visible public profiles. It has also become an essential space for academic debate, events and announcements. This workshop will introduce participants to resources that can make navigation of social media easier. It will also discuss search-engine optimisation and time management. The goal is to help the participants confidently use social media platforms, help them think through which platform may suit them or their career, and refer them to some best practices that can make social media posting a part of their busy schedules.

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