Social media are becoming increasingly important as tools for publicizing research, for discovering new publications and ideas, and to engage in discussions with other researchers. This training introduces a selection of popular and useful social networks for academics and researchers.

By the end of this training, learners should:

• Understand the benefits of using social media for research.
• Be aware of the caveats.
• Know some of the more popular social networks and services for researchers.
• Know how to present themselves online.

Training Outline:

• Use of Social Media Tools and Networks to promote research.

Resources for facilitators and learners

Webinars:

• Webinar recording and slides: “How to train students and researchers on the topic, Social media for research”, Ana Đorđević, Faculty of Chemistry Library, University of Belgrade, and EIFL.

• “Social Media for Scientists and Science Programs”, IRIS Earthquake Science.

• “Social Media for Scientists”, NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE).

• “Using social media – An introduction for scientists”, Biodiversa+.

• “Communicating Your Research Using Social Media”, NIHR ARC East Midlands.

Library Guides:

• “Social Media to Promote Research”, University College Dublin.
• “Social Media”, Skills Guides, University of York.

Examples of guides, templates and tip sheets:

• "HE Social Media Guide: Using Social Media in EU funded R&I Projects”, HE Programme European Commission, 2023.
• “10 tips for tweeting research”, Nature Index. 
• “Using Social Media to Disseminate Your Research”, CLOSER.
• “A Practical Guide to Media Editing”, Skills Guides, University of York.