The UK e-information Group has two lunchtime Zoom courses coming up over September.

Alternatives to PowerPoint - Thursday 25th September 2025 - 12 - 2 pm

Learn how to create impactful and memorable presentations that move beyond the PowerPoint template.

This 2-hour course is for presenters who want flexible, collaborative options that go beyond the traditional slide format, there are dynamic and engaging ways to present your ideas. It will explore several practical and innovative tools which can be used for free.

For further information and to book online go to: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1985137&group=201314

Words and sound - using blogs and podcasts to disseminate research to diverse audiences - Tuesday 30th September 2025 - 12 -2 pm

Blogs and podcasts have been around for several decades and remain two incredibly effective ways of communicating research. The academic community was quick to adopt blogging, but with the advent of generative AI, new opportunities and threats have surfaced.

The course will explore how to write engaging blog posts, including the benefits of employing AI in a useful and meaningful way, without giving up your own voice. Delegates will also learn the basics of how to create, record and host their own podcast. The course will also cover the intersection between the two formats and how they can work together to enhance your research communication activities.

For further information and to book online go to: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1981460&group=201314