Module 2: Commencement and Collaboration – Putting Ideas Into Practice

At your University

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Contact your Head of School and/or the Associate Dean of research in your faculty to find out what assistance and guidance is available for branding your project, building a website, and establishing a public profile.

Enrol in the university's media course or equivalent. Attend media training and/or communication training.
‘Learning Solutions’ Media Training

Contact the university's media office to find out what support is provided and what processes there are for engaging with the media.
Media Office

Register yourself on the university's ‘Expert List’.

Important policies

• USYD Policies for Academic Staff – Research http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/performance/code_conduct.shtml

• It is important that researchers get a clear understanding of their university's policy on intellectual property (IP) to ensure they comply in their advertising. http://www.usyd.edu.au/hr/policydev/Intellectual_Property_Rule.pdf

Article on Science Communication http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21574128-12332,00.html