The Conversation is a politically independent news site where researchers from member universities write popular science news articles, analyses, and opinion pieces in English within their areas of expertise, with the support of an editor. Lund University has been a member since 2017.
In the work for increased international impact, the Vice-Chancellor's Management Council, which includes all deans, has developed some joint measures. One of these is to increase the international impact of our research through increased participation in The Conversation.
Why write for The Conversation?
The opportunity to publish on The Conversation provides researchers with a unique chance to reach a global readership and increase the visibility of their research.
Previous participants have reported positive outcomes, including research collaboration opportunities and peer-reviewed publications.
This autumn, we offer several opportunities for you to learn more about The Conversation and develop your own article ideas. All meetings will be held at the Botanical Museum.
- Digital introduction meeting: October 24th at 11:30-12:30. Open to both researchers and communicators, as well as other staff interested in research communication. Read more and register here: Digital introduction session for The Conversation
- Interactive workshop in Lund: November 13th at 10:00-12:00.
Together with science editor Miriam Frankel, we will explore The Conversation's unique editorial process. We will also provide tips on style, tone, and structure with examples. Additionally, we will look at how you can pitch your ideas and different approaches to writing articles.
Read more and register here: Interactive workshop with The Conversation - Individual meetings: November 13th at 13:00-16:00
These meetings, lasting approximately 15 minutes, can be conducted in Swedish if desired. To participate in these meetings, you should prepare your ideas in advance.
Read more and register here: Interactive workshop with The Conversation.
