Dr. Eva Hornung (@evahornung.bsky.social)

Webinar: using blogs and podcasts to disseminate research to diverse audiences On 30 September 2025 at 12.00-14.00 BST/UK time there is a priced online training session Words and sound - using blogs and podcasts to disseminate research to diverse audiences. It is organised by the UKeig (UK electronic information Group) and run by the expert Andy Tattersall "We will explore how to write engaging blog posts, including the benefits of employing AI in a useful and meaningful way, without giving up your own voice. Delegates will also learn the basics of how to create, record and host their own podcast. The course will also cover the intersection between the two formats and how they can work together to enhance your research communication activities." Delegates will: "Learn how to write engaging blog articles; Discover the benefits of using AI to create draft versions of media articles and lay summaries and how to avoid common mistakes using these technologies; Learn the basics of creating and producing your first podcast and how to host it online for free or little cost." Costs (including presentation slides and documentation) are: UKeiG/CILIP members £35 + VAT; Non-members £65 + VAT More details and registration at https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1981460&group=201314 Photo by Sheila Webber: life is a bowl of cherries: some of the few from my tree that I could reach, and which hadn't rotted or been nibbled by birds or the local squirrel. http://dlvr.it/TMBj6t