This workshop introduces:

• why researchers may find social media valuable,
• the basics for setting up Google Scholar, LinkedIn, and Research Gate profiles,
• the basics for working out what to do now you have a Twitter account, and
• provides advice on the challenges of using social media.

Please note:

• Attendance at this session requires you to have set up a Twitter account.

Why should I attend?

Being savvy with social media is a desired (and increasingly expected) aspect of research engagement and research profile establishment. Using social media well can increase your citations, and lead to approaches from media, industry, and potential collaborators.

Who should attend?

Any La Trobe University researchers interested in communicating their research and building a community around their work.

All queries should be directed to RED.GRS@latrobe.edu.au

Zoom link - Link will be provided by calendar invite

Getting started with Zoom - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/it/software/zoom