BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0d829f5c45facd2f478982958c797bc4 DTSTAMP:20260418T101959Z SUMMARY:Workshop: Turn your ideas into articles with The Conversation DESCRIPTION:Contact: ellen.albertsdottir@kommunikation.lu.se\n\nIn this int eractive workshop\, The Conversation's science editor\, Miriam Frankel\, w ill guide you through The Conversation's background\, goals\, and editoria l process. We will also discuss the importance of communicating your resea rch to the public\, including tips on style\, tone\, and structure with co ncrete examples. Additionally\, we will explore how to pitch your ideas an d different approaches to writing articles.This is a rare opportunity to w ork directly with an editor from The Conversation – they visit Lund Univ ersity only twice a year. \;Bring your ideas! Several previous partici pants have gone on to publish in The Conversation after attending this ses sion (no guarantees\, but a strong first step).We are offering two separat e workshops on the same day: \;Morning session: 10:00–12:00Afternoon session: 13:00 –15:00 \;Please note that these are the same worksho ps with the same content. \;You should only attend one session\, not b oth.Practical informationYou will get the most out of your participation i f you:Read some articles on The Conversation to get a sense of what they p ublish.Think about the type of articles you might be able to write.Registe r by April 14th.If you receive a confirmed spot but cannot attend\, please cancel so that someone from the waiting list can take your place.Registra tionPlease indicate your preferred time slot when registering. \;Selec tion will be made to ensure a fair distribution across faculties and resea rch areas. You will receive a confirmation if you are allocated a spot.Why write for The Conversation?Writing for The Conversation is a unique oppor tunity to delve into popular science writing\, distinct from conventional academic writing. Here\, you will:Engage with a diverse and extensive audi ence.Collaborate closely with valued editors.Potentially achieve significa nt impact\; previous participants have reported outcomes such as participa tion in international research projects and the publication of scientific articles.Cultivate valuable media contacts.What Lund University researcher s say:“Visibility with a non-specialised international audience.”“I was interviewed by a CNN journalist …""I participated in the workshop th at the LU communication department did with the Conversation and it was ve ry helpful. Without it\, I would not have submitted to the Conversation."A bout The ConversationThe Conversation is a news analysis and opinion websi te with content written by academics working with professional journalists . It is an open access\, independent media charity funded by more than 80 UK and European universities.  \; \;The Conversation – Staff pag es \;Online coursesIf attending the workshop is not possible\, it is r ecommended to explore the online courses offered by The Conversation. Thes e short courses provide guidance on pitching and writing\, as well as stra tegies for reaching non-academic audiences. Participants gain access to vi deos and texts that can be followed at their own pace. These training pack ages in journalistic writing are designed specifically for researchers at affiliated member universities.The Conversation Training courses\n\nMore i nformation about the event: https://www.staff.lu.se/calendar/workshop-turn -your-ideas-articles-conversation DTSTART;TZID=GMT:20260428T080000 DTEND;TZID=GMT:20260428T130000 LOCATION:210\, Botanical Museum END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR