UKRSA Twitter chat: Connecting #researchers
UKRSA are hosting a Twitter chat next week for researchers to connect and discuss challenges of being a researcher during Covid-19. This is an opportunity to come together as a community, share experiences, support each other and get involved.
There has never been a more important time for researchers to grow and develop their networking and make connections with other researchers. The chat will explore:
- experiences of the move to being a remote researcher
- sharing lockdown experiences
- online networking tips
- connecting within and beyond research communities
The Twitter chat will take place on Tuesday 8 September, from 12pm until 1pm UK time (GMT +1).
We do hope you can join us on Twitter for what is expected to be a fun, friendly and engaging conversation.
What is a Twitter chat and how do I participate?
A Twitter chat is a live discussion on a set day and time, usually facilitated by a designated person, around a particular topic. If you have never used Twitter or taken part in a Twitter chat before, there are a lot of helpful guides around (e.g. 10 Commandments for Twitter and Using Twitter in university research, teaching and impact activities)
How do I join in?
- Log in to Twitter (you will need a Twitter account) at 12pm (UK time) on Tuesday 8 September 2020
- Search for the hashtag #researchers on Twitter and select the “Latest” tab
- Follow @ukrsavitae
- Our Twitter chat moderator Rachel Cox, Engagement & Policy Project Manager at Vitae, will post a series of discussion questions from @RachelVitae1
- Tweet your replies to the discussion questions and add your thoughts around the topic
- Don’t forget to add the hashtag #researchers to each of your tweets so that it shows up in the discussion stream
Why should I join?
Twitter chats are an open discussion, allowing participants from around the globe to meet and chat in real time around a shared interest. They are often fast-paced and exciting, with lots of different conversations happening simultaneously.
Benefits of joining a Twitter chat include the opportunity to
- broaden your network outside of your usual circles
- find out more about a new topic
- be exposed to different perspectives on a familiar topic
- offer advice, share your expertise, and contribute to a pool of knowledge.
