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Communicating the myriad ways that universities’ research benefits and changes society has never been more important. But what are the most compelling means to convey original knowledge and discoveries from labs, libraries and the field to policymakers, industry, fellow academics and the general public? All researchers, from STEM to the humanities, need the skills to amplify their findings, whether through traditional academic routes such as publication in specialist journals and conference presentations; via engagement with mainstream media, news outlets or social media; or by informing government policy, commercialising discoveries and international collaboration. This collection offers insight and advice on different ways to showcase research so it makes a difference. 
Mats Vermeeren
Loughborough University
Simon Hall
University of Cambridge
Ashleigh Johnstone
Arden University
Tugce Ataci
Université Paris-Est Créteil
Gregory Goldsmith, Patricia Raun, Denise Baden, Krystina Silva
University of Alberta, Virginia Tech, University of Southampton, Chapman University
Communicating effectively with policymakers and funding bodies requires the ability to translate research for audiences with influence but not necessarily an in-depth understanding of your field. These resources explain best practice in breaking down complex topics to draw out the most compelling messages, how to align expectations between different parties and what is at stake.
Alistair Sackley
University of Southampton
Shai Shen-Orr
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Rajiv Prabhakar
The Open University
Naresh Pandit
The University of East Anglia, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Ben Walmsley
University of Leeds, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
David R. Garcia
Arizona State University
The academic conference circuit is a well-trodden path for researchers keen to broadcast their work and build their profiles across global higher education. From preparation and practice to overcoming anxiety, these resources offer advice to turn a nervous novice into a presentation pro. 
Anna Christodoulou
The University of Westminster
Ayten Ordu
Near East University
Şerife Eyüpoğlu
Near East University
Antonia Pop
University of Toronto Press
Christopher Tancock
Elsevier
Richard Baggaley
The University of Westminster
With the potential to reach a global audience of listeners, podcasts offer a fun and engaging way to share research activity. Setting one up is easier than you might think. Or brave scientists could even try their hand at humour. Here’s how to choose the right platform – and equipment – and find your niche.
David Allan, Andrew Murray
University of the West of Scotland
Chris Pahlow
Amplifying Research
James Layton, Paul Tucker, Bettina Talbot
University of the West of Scotland
Rosalind Edwards
University of Southampton
Nathaniel D. Porter
Virginia Tech
David Waller
University of Technology Sydney
Whether you prefer TikTok, BlueSky or YouTube, social media is a powerful tool for building influence in your areas of expertise. These resources look at how to use our age’s ubiquitous megaphones to share your hard work with the world. 
Lina Filippidi
The London School of Economics and Political Science
David Riley
The University of the West Indies
Olga Ryazanova , Peter McNamara , Tatiana Andreeva
Maynooth University
Muhammad Shakir , Jawwad Latif
University of the West of Scotland
Ibham Veza, Abdul Rahim Othman, Vorathin Epin , Mazian Mohammad
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Peter Hillen, Inga Heyman
Edinburgh Napier University
Beyond sharing expertise, international relationships and networks can be highly effective in getting the word out. Here is advice for fostering connections between countries.
Mary Ryan
University of Glasgow
Eli Vlaisavljevich
Virginia Tech

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