The News and Media team holds regular media training workshops throughout the year to equip Flinders researchers and teaching staff with the skills and confidence to engage effectively across print, broadcast and online media.

Participants will learn how to identify news and newsworthiness, understand the value of social media, present stories to generate media interest and enhance the public profile of the University, respond confidently in interviews and draft effective media releases.

The course, which runs for approximately three hours, will be held as often as required on the following schedule:

April – Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law

May – Faculty of Nursing, Medicine and Health Science

June – Faculty of Science and Engineering

July – Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

August – Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law

September – Faculty of Nursing, Medicine and Health Science

October – Faculty of Science and Engineering

November – Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

A minimum of three and a maximum of five participants are required for each session. To register contact Emily Charrison in the Marketing and Communications Office on extension 15768 or emily.charrison@flinders.edu.au.