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Communicating with target audiences, throughout the research process, in multiple formats is the mainstay of health policy and systems research communication, dissemination and knowledge exchange. Most projects and institutions now have a web and social media presence, create policy briefs and hold online events. Standing out is crucial.
This session provided practical training on how to get started with creating audio and visual outputs for research communication, with a specific focus on film and podcasts. Participants were guided through a series of presentations and participatory exercises by academics and communications practitioners who shared tips and tools to help create outputs that pack a punch.
By the end of this session participants were able to:
This session was of use to people leading and conducting health systems research and our communication colleagues who want to advance their practice to incorporate more audio-visual work. It also interested practitioners who are currently employing similar approaches who may wish to share their expertise in group work and network with likeminded participants.
Featured in this session were Kate Hawkins (ReBUILD and Pamoja Communications Ltd, UK), Sarah Glover & Kim Ozano (The SCL Agency, UK), Jeff Knezovich (Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research), Beatrice Egid and Shahreen Chowdhury (LSTM), Riaz Hossain (JPG School of Public Health, BRAC University) and Abriti Arjyal (ReBUILD and HERD International).
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