Media training for UBC researchers

UBC Media Relations makes basic media training available to UBC researchers online. The course is designed specifically to help scholars develop the confidence to engage with media about newsworthy research. Learn more.

Resources for Communicators

UBC Media Relations is pleased to offer the following guides to assist communicators. All files are available in PDF format.

• How to write a research news release
• Contributing to The Conversation Canada for faculty
• Writing for The Conversation Canada
• Media event planning checklist
• Media training takeaways
• Guide to reporting discrimination via social media
• Dealing with online harassment
• Triple C workshops
• Introduction to UBC Media Relations

Additional services

• Send Your Story Ideas
• Subscribe to UBC News Services (Daily Media Summary, News Releases, UBC Reports)
• Join our UBC Experts Directory
• Media Training Services
• Write an Effective “Op Ed” Opinion Piece or Letter to the Editor
• Publicize Your Event in Community Calendar Listings
• Seek News Coverage about Your Academic Conference