Advancing research with The Conversation Canada

Advancing research with The Conversation Canada

CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Conversation Canada to deliver workshops on the international news platform.

By Communications Staff

November 28, 2019

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Scott White delivers workshop to Queen鈥檚 faculty and students in February 2019
Scott White delivers a workshop to Queen鈥檚 faculty and graduate students in February 2019. (University Communications)

In the era of fake news and alternative facts, global citizens are thirsty for fact-based, in-depth analysis on issues important to them. That鈥檚 where The Conversation has found its niche by paring academic experts with experienced journalists to write informed content that can be shared and repurposed by media outlets worldwide.

Global Reach
Founded in Australia in 2011, the online news platform has nine editions with 30,000+ academics from 2,065 institutions as registered authors whose articles attract 38.2 million readers worldwide. The Conversation鈥檚 Creative Commons Licensing has meant that over 22,000 news outlets around the world have shared and repurposed content.

Queen鈥檚 is a founding member of The Conversation Canada, which launched in 2017. It鈥檚 one of 10 international affiliates of the news outlet. On Wednesday, Dec.  4, Scott White, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Conversation Canada, will be on campus to deliver two workshops open to Queen鈥檚 researchers interested in using the platform to mobilize their work and to share expertise.

The workshops will explore the changing media landscape in Canada, why researchers should write for The Conversation, and how to develop the perfect pitch. is open to faculty, graduate students, and research staff, with two sessions, 10-11:30 am and 1:30-3 pm, taking place in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies building, room 101.

Building on a record of success

As a founding member of The Conversation Canada, over the last two years the Queen鈥檚 research community has embraced the platform as a unique tool for sharing their research expertise and engaging with the media. Over 125 Queen鈥檚 researchers have published 202 pieces that have received an impressive 2.8 million views via The Conversation Canada鈥檚 website.  Through the platform鈥檚 Creative Commons Licensing and newswire access, dozens of major media outlets, including Maclean鈥檚, The National Post, CNN, TIME, The Washington Post, The Sydney Herald, and Scientific American, have republished these pieces.

Research @ Queen鈥檚
Did you know that the university recently launched a new central website for Queen鈥檚 research? From in-depth features, the latest news, and featured researchers, the site is a destination showcasing the impact of Queen鈥檚 research. Discover Research at Queen鈥檚.

鈥淎s the media landscape evolves, The Conversation is a tremendous resource and opportunity for any researcher seeking to promote their research beyond the academy,鈥 says Michael Fraser, Vice Principal (University Relations). "So far, Queen鈥檚 has done an enviable job of working with The Conversation Canada to relay the impact of the scholarship happening at Queen's to a variety of external audiences, and we hope to continue to build this partnership."

It鈥檚 time to join The Conversation

Queen鈥檚 is looking to add to its roster of authors taking part in The Conversation Canada. Faculty and graduate students interested in learning more about the platform and research promotion are encouraged to for the Dec. 4 workshops or contact Melinda Knox, Associate Director, Research Profile and Initiatives, for more information.