Universities can be shit at video comms, but I don't think the fault lies with academics. The issue is a culture in academia that doesn't really reward creative engagement. There are great academic YouTubers and content creators - but they have to figure it all out and do it on their own.
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Is there any alternative to the gamification of academic metrics?
Drawing on discussions with academics who have oriented their work around public engagement and social impact, Daniel Pearson suggests these academics present an opportunity to rethink the existingβ¦
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"Incentives to game the system redirect efforts from more intangible and difficult to measure forms of communication, such as public outreach." - @dankpearson.bsky.social
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Most academics shy away from the idea of having a brand. But it was great to chat with @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social recently, discussing all things academic identity. Basically, if you don't go to the effort of curating your own brand you can end up corporatised. Article link in the comments.
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Thinking about the importance of connecting research with non-academic audiences, especially today: "Would somebody think, 50 years ago, that in 2024 we would be talking about flat earth being a serious movement?" Hear more from Associate Professor Vitomir KovanoviΔ.
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Engagement on the fringes
This is "Engagement on the fringes" by DKP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
For any researcher who thinks their work is too abstract, niche, or insignificant to find an audience here are just a few examples of the massive engagement potential on the fringes: vimeo.com/876831300/5b...
02.11.2023 00:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Making better research videos, part zero
Everything you need to know, at least to get started
For anybody that stumbles across this: are you a researcher who wants to make videos but doesn't know where to start? Check this out researchvideos.substack.com/p/making-bet...
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