27
Jan
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Communicating Politically Sensitive Research: Tips for Societies and Publishers

Science today is more politicized than ever. Biomedical research in particular has attracted a lot of attention, be it from Covid-deniers pushing back against mask mandates or overenthusiastic journalists reporting on hydroxychloroquine and convalescent plasma as a cure for SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this scenario, academic societies and publishers need to strike a balance between publishing […]
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17
Jan
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Make Your Research Society’s Virtual Networking Event More Inclusive for International Attendees

Currently, it looks like we’re moving toward “normal,” with in-person academic conferences resuming or being planned for 2022. Some societies have even postponed their 2021 events to 2022, in hopes of attracting more in-person attendees. Nevertheless, many researchers strongly support a virtual component to in-person events, and such hybrid conferences are likely to be popular […]
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04
Oct
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Growing and Retaining Membership in 2022: What Societies Need to Do Differently

Academic societies have good reasons to fear declining membership in 2022, for various reasons such as income loss during lockdowns, lack of interest because of limited networking opportunities, and limited institutional support due to budget cuts. Conventional strategies to increase or retain membership (e.g., bring a friend schemes, loyalty pins) are losing their relevance or […]
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04
Oct
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Five Ways Research Societies Can Boost International Membership

Despite increased attendance at virtual conferences in 2020 and 2021, academic societies might find it challenging to boost or retain membership in 2022. The surge in international attendees at virtual meetings has shown societies the importance of an often-overlooked source of members: international audiences. Let’s look at ways in which societies can attract and engage […]
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