Media Training Workshop


DATE
Monday January 27, 2025
TIME
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
C.K Choi Building
Room 231

CMS is thrilled to host its first Media Training Workshop led by Sachintha Wickramasinghe, Media Relations Specialist at UBC.

This workshop is designed to help faculty and graduate students affiliated with CMS build confidence in responding to media inquiries.

Event details:

Date: January 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: C.K. Choi 231

Spots are limited. Bring your lunch and join us to sharpen your media skills and amplify your research!


This interactive session will introduce UBC Media Relations, its role in promoting your research, and the basics of effective media engagement. The workshop will cover:

  • The media’s role in shaping migration narratives and public discussions;
  • Practical tips for engaging with journalists across radio, TV, and print, including understanding their priorities and deadlines;
  • Strategies for crafting key messages, handling tricky questions, and navigating controversial topics with confidence.

Note: In preparation for the session, please bring one of the following:

  1. A journal article with research findings that might interest the general public (doesn’t have to be your own).
  2. A recent news story or topic you’re qualified to comment on as an expert.