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Want to turn your research into headline news? Find out how at this special media event

Tuesday, 2 December, 2025

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How can researchers make their work stand out in today’s media landscape?

This panel event will bring together three of the Institute’s journalists in residence to share their insights on how academics can engage effectively with the media and the public.

(opens in a new window)Jeremy Deaton, (opens in a new window)Eithne Dodd and (opens in a new window)Ian Smith will talk about what makes research stories newsworthy, how journalists find and work with experts, and how to communicate findings with clarity and impact.

This discussion will offer practical guidance and real-world examples on how best to communicate climate and environmental research and how to build relationships with journalists. 

Event details

Please note that this event is only open to UCD faculty, staff and early-career researchers.

UCD Earth Institute

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 7777