Public Engagement Masterclass: Social Media for Public Engagement
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Wednesday 16 October, 09:30-12:30pm, Wolfson Research Exchange - The Library
Course Description
Step into the vibrant world of social media with science communicator, Sam Langford! Discover the secrets of the ever-evolving social media landscape in a session designed to empower you with the tools for impactful and inclusive public engagement.
Forget the overwhelm – in this interactive journey, we'll demystify social media, explore a variety of platforms and uncover strategies to maximize your efficiency. We'll dive into the algorithms driving these platforms and learn how to navigate them like a pro.
About the session lead
Sam Langford (He/Him) is an award winning LGBTQIA+ science communicator, public engagement consultant, producer, event coordinator & content creator.
He creates high quality, inclusive experiences for public audiences and is an advocate for hybrid events. He is passionate about using games for engagement, including board games, TTRPGs and escape rooms and is the social media manager for Festival of the Spoken Nerd and Science & Sorcery. His past work has included the creation of the viral sensation, Global Science Show which encouraged anyone, anywhere, to share a little slice of science across social media, and Science is a Drag!, an online series of events celebrating the queer side of STEM.
Find out more about Sam on his website.
If you have already registered are no longer able to attend please contact wie@warwick.ac.uk as far in advance as possible so someone else can use your space.
Last Minute Cancellations/ No Shows
This session is subject to our training cancellation policy. If you can no longer attend you must give at least 7 days notice to cancel your place or else receive a strike on your record. Those with two strikes will be barred from future training and WIE Funding until the following academic year. Exceptions do apply for illness/ emergency. Please see the policy for full details.