Communications Support for Researchers
MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM
Media training
Workshops for small groups and one-on-one coaching are available to any Schulich School of Engineering researchers interested in learning more about working with the media. Contact Jennifer Sowa, a 10-year veteran of television reporting and now the media relations officer for the Schulich School of Engineering. Contact her at jsowa [at] ucalgary [dot] ca.
Media and communications workshop
Every May, the Schulich School offers a half-day workshop for researchers and graduate students whose work is of particular interest to the public. Learn how to work with the media relations team to publicize your work and practice doing an interview in front of a television camera. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact Jennifer Sowa at jsowa [at] ucalgary [dot] ca.
Orientation to the media for researchers
Dealing with the Media - Tip Sheet for Researchers provides an overview to the mainstream media on television, radio and print. It is a primer for understanding how the media works and what they are looking for from researchers.
TEMPLATES
Research One-Sheet (Word template)
The attached research one-sheet is a template for one-sheets for use by researchers and research teams. Type in your information into the text boxes provided in order for the style to be maintained. Please feel free to send your one-sheet for review and editing to Mary Anne Moser at moser [at] ucalgary [dot] ca.
Report Covers (Word template)
Two options for report covers are available for use by researchers in the Schulich School of Engineering. Download report cover 1 or report cover 2.
PowerPoint Presentation (PPT template)
A blank PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded and adapted for your use.
Download the templates: PPT template 1 - gear background, PPT template 2 - students background.
Tips on communicating effectively using PowerPoint.
For more information about outreach support available for researchers at the Schulich School of Engineering, please contact Mary Anne Moser at moser [at] ucalgary [dot] ca.
STYLE GUIDE AND LOGOS
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