'Making the headlines': and making the most of the media

Date(s)
Tuesday 2nd December 2014 (09:30-14:00)
Contact
For more information or to book, contact lindsay.brooke@nottingham.ac.uk

Description

'Making the headlines': and making the most of the media

With guest speaker Jeff Randall, former business editor, journalist and broadcaster

The University of Nottingham now has its own broadcast standard TV studio equipped with camera and ISDN Line. It has never been easier to publicise your research or provide expert comment.

This is your chance to:

  • learn more about dealing with the media
  • hear first-hand accounts from academics who make the news
  • understand what the press office can do for you

Guest speaker Jeff Randall – alumnus and University Council member – will be sharing his valuable expertise on the importance of engaging with the media.

Agenda
 9.30am Coffee 

 10

Tim Utton, Deputy Director of Communications – introduction 
 10.10 Lindsay Brooke, Media Relations Manager – how the press office can help 
 10.20 Professor Phil Cowley – why deal with the media 
 10.40 Dr Sandra Corr – on location with the media 
 11 Emma Thorne, Media Relations Manager – media hub and expertise guide 
 11.20 Professor Jonathan Ball – The British Science Association Media Fellow 
 11.40 Jeff Randall 
 12.30pm Lunch and media hub tours 

For more information or to book, contact lindsay.brooke@nottingham.ac.uk