What is a Twitter takeover?
A Twitter takeover is where you take control of the Academic Chatter Twitter account to discuss a topic that you are passionate about. This can be your research area, something about your academic experience so far, or simply a topic that you feel isn’t given enough attention, it’s up to you. Takeovers can last anywhere from one hour to three (or more) days and they’re a great opportunity to engage with our community, share your insights and experience, practice your communication skills, and widen your personal network.
How do I apply?
Simply fill in the Twitter Takeovers form and hit submit.
Diary
| Date | Time | Name | Twitter Handle | Topic |
| TBC | TBC | Leanne Powner | @LeanneCPowner | How we teach research methods |
| Wed Dec 11th 2019 | 8pm-12am (GMT) | Lianda Burrows | @LilithBurridge | Far North Queensland and some of the incredible research being done up here, particularly by female and Indigenous scholars |
| Wed 20th Nov 2019 | 9am-9pm (CT) | Juliet Johnston | @queermsfrizzle | Trans remembrance day, youth engagement, sci-comm |
| Fri 15th Nov 2019 | 6pm-6am (GMT) | Héloïse Stevance | @Sydonahi | Switching supervisors |
| Mon 11th Nov 2019 | 9am-1pm (EDT) | Scott Rich | @RichCompNeuro | Unique challenges of interdisciplinary research |
| Fri 1st Nov 2019 | 9am-1pm (GMT) | Tyler Shores | @tylershores | How we read online compared to print, how we manage digital distractions, and perhaps even digital academic productivity tips |
| Mon 28th Oct 2019 | 9am-9pm (GMT) | Tracy Wallis | @tjwallis72 | Writing a masters dissertation / doctoral thesis - especially for students who work full time and study part time as this is what I do. |
| Wed 9th Oct 2019 | 7am-7pm (PST) | Nicole Shea | @NicSheaWrites | Professor or practitioner, which career path to choose? |
| Sat 20th July 2019 | 9am-12am (PST) | Fay Lin | @xiaofei_lin | Mental health, scicomm, and mentorship in grad school |
| Sat 13th July 2019 | 9am-1pm (EST) | Michael Lemieux | @MGLemieux | Tips for getting your first job after grad school! What can you do now, to help make that happen? |
| Mon 8th July 2019 | 9AM-1PM (EDT) | Scott Rich | @RichCompNeuro | The unique challenges of inter-disciplinary research |
| Mon 1st July 2019 | 10am-1pm (BST) | Laura Simmons | @_laura_simmons | Well-being in academia: Overcoming stress and enhancing your ability to cope |
| Thurs 20th June 2019 | 10am-4pm (EST) | thejuniorprof | @thejuniorprof | Post-PhD Transition |
| Tues June 11th 2019 | 8am-2pm (CT) | Dani Crain | @dcrainium | Grad student success - workflow, making connections, increasing visibility |
| Thurs 6th June 2019 | 12pm-4pm (PT) | Beth Moser | @workingacademic | Process of switching careers |
| Fri May 31st 2019 | 12pm-4pm (GMT) | Anthony Stepniak | @ATStepniak | Research Inclusivity and Diversity in Practice and Application |
| Tues 28th May 2019 | 8am-10pm (GMT) | Samantha Lynch | @drsamlynch | Work Smarter Not Harder: Personal Branding |
| Mon 20th May 2019 | 9am-3pm (CT) | Katherine Hatcher | @superchiasmatic | Self-care and mental health in graduate school/academia |
| Sat 4th May 2019 | 12pm-6pm (EST) | Alterra Sanchez | @alterraocean | Navigating grad school when your significant other has a chronic illness |
| Thurs 2nd May 2019 | 12pm-8pm (EST) | Jennifer Van Alstyne | @HigherEdPR | Best practices for enjoying social media |
| Tues 23nd April 2019 | 08am-1pm (PT) | Kate / Our Voices Blog | @ourvoices_blog | Power dynamics |
| Thurs 18th April 2019 | 10am-2pm (CT) | Chris Yandle | @chrisyandle | Lived academic experiences of NCAA Division I football student-athletes |
| Mon 8th April 2019 | 8am-1pm (GMT) | Anthony Stepniak | @ATStepniak | Post-grad student community building and well-being |
| Thurs 28th March 2019 | 12pm-2pm (EST) | Michael Lemieux | @MGLemieux | How to have a better experience in grad school and effectively navigate your graduate program |
| Sat 23rd March 2019 | 8am-8pm (GMT) | Philippa Campbell | @philippakc | Working while doing a PhD - time management tools, planning, realistic expectations |
| Fri 15th March 2019 | 8am-8pm (EST) | Terri Givens | @TerriGivens | Academic Leadership |