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SUMMARY: Media Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a hands-on media training session designed to help
  CMS affiliates navigate the world of media engagement with confidence. Lea
 rn strategies to amplify your research\, craft impactful messages\, and han
 dle interviews effectively.
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  to host its first Media Training Workshop led by Sachintha Wickramasinghe\
 , Media Relations Specialist at UBC.</h3><p>This workshop is designed to he
 lp faculty and graduate students affiliated with CMS build confidence in re
 sponding to media inquiries.</p></div></div></div></div><p>Event details:</
 p><p><strong>Date</strong>: January 27\, 2025<br /><strong>Time</strong>: 1
 2:00 PM – 2:00 PM<br /><strong>Location</strong>: C.K. Choi 231</p><p><stro
 ng>Spots are limited.</strong> Bring your lunch and join us to sharpen your
  media skills and amplify your research!</p><hr /><p>This interactive sessi
 on will introduce UBC Media Relations\, its role in promoting your research
 \, and the basics of effective media engagement. The workshop will cover:</
 p><ul><li>The media’s role in shaping migration narratives and public discu
 ssions\;</li><li>Practical tips for engaging with journalists across radio\
 , TV\, and print\, including understanding their priorities and deadlines\;
 </li><li>Strategies for crafting key messages\, handling tricky questions\,
  and navigating controversial topics with confidence.</li></ul><p><strong>N
 ote</strong>: In preparation for the session\, please bring one of the foll
 owing:</p><ol><li>A journal article with research findings that might inter
 est the general public (doesn’t have to be your own).</li><li>A recent news
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LOCATION:C.K Choi Building
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