Managing Information,
Mobilising Knowledge,
Amplifying Research Impact.
Whether you want quick answers or
support for a research bid, I can help
I offer an holistic approach to research communications that is underpinned by high quality creative open research, information management and literacy practice. Whether you are looking for esoteric solutions to your communications and impact work or thinking about longer term campaigns, I can help advise you as to the best way forward.
I understand the research lifecycle from idea to publication and how knowledge is mobilised from a local to international scale. I have an extensive understanding of alternative indicators of interest and how that can potentially show evidence of impact.
Whether you just need a meeting to work through some things or looking for pointers or direction, then no job is too small. If you are interested in exploring creative research communication outputs as part of a prospective bid, I can also provide advice. I have been costed on successful research bids where I provided the dissemination component of the bid.
Consultancy and Advice
Research Communication Training
Affordable and bespoke training
I offer a variety of affordable and bespoke training courses to suit your group or organisation's specific needs. My training style is informal, engaging and interactive. Experience has taught me that learners are at their most receptive if they are in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will gain knowledge and tools to ensure attendees take away as much practical skills as they can. I have also extensively explored the benefits and pitfalls of using generative AI in communications and knowledge mobilisation. The areas that I teach about are listed below.
Online course creation
I have experience of creating bespoke online teaching for large or smaller specialist groups. From my time working at a Russell Group university to that as a freelance consultant, I have learned how to structure a multimedia course with clear and relevant learning objectives. I can create a course for your organisation based on your staff and student needs. The areas that I teach are listed below.
Build your own training course:
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Social media (LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon etc)
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Blogging and lay summaries
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Altmetrics
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Infographics
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Podcasting
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Reputation management
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Esoteric scholarly communications (Wikipedia, forums etc)
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Video and animation creation
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Public engagement
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Information management and sustainable communications
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Research impact
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Incorporating AI into your communication activities
Who can benefit from my training?
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Researchers and academics looking to increase the visibility and impact of their work.
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PhD students seeking to gain early recognition for their research and build a visible presence online.
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Library and research support professionals supporting researchers create impactful communications
Creative research
communication outputs
I appreciate that not everyone has the time or confidence to create their own research communication outputs. I have years of practical skills in producing research podcasts, infographics, animations, blogs, press releases and social media content. I have also produced online training courses and publications as part of my services. You can see some examples here.
I offer an holistic approach to research communications that is underpinned by good open research and information management practice. I believe that effective academic communication is not just about creating an eye catching infographic or provocative social media post, but thinking of a longer term strategy that encompasses many things.
My philosophy is that by making focused and incremental changes to how you communicate, you can improve the chances of your research being seen by those who would most benefit from it.
Research Communications Content
Podcast Recording
and Production
Learn how to produce your own
podcast or let me produce it for you
I've been producing radio shows since I was a teenager and eventually combined my journalism and podcast production skills into the academic sphere almost a decade ago. Since then I have developed and produced a number of podcast series including Communicable Research and Research Records and more recently Under Review.
I can host, record and produce podcasts for you, either online or in person with my podcast studio in a box. If you are hosting a conference or event and want to capture it as a series of podcasts, I can help you. You can find out about my podcasting services for workshops and conferences via this link.
I also have an affordable online podcast course which you can take at your own leisure.