Female* researchers frequently face under-representation in the media (the conveners use the * after the word female to indicate that all female identifying researchers are welcome to take part in the event). Journalists often encounter challenges in sourcing and female* experts for interviews, partly due to the hesitancy of female* researchers to put themselves forward. This workshop seeks to address this issue by offering media training specifically for female* researchers. The programme aims to enhance their skills and confidence, enabling them to present themselves effectively as experts. Participants will also gain insights into journalistic practices, helping them to better prepare for and engage in interviews. Through this initiative, we hope to expand the pool of female* experts available to the media and promote greater visibility for their contributions.
Aliénor Carrière will be available for follow-up one-to-one in-person sessions. We will be in touch with participants after the event to assess whether there is sufficient interest in such sessions to make them viable.
Please note that this event is exclusively for female* researchers in the Max Planck Law network.
The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event (ie on 8 July).