URMA University Research Magazine Association

URMA is for research communicators

We promote excellence and professionalism among those who write, edit, design, and publish magazines, e-newsletters, social media, and multimedia about research at a university, nonprofit research center, agency or institute.

URMA 2024 Conference will be hosted by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! May 14-17, 2024

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URMA Annual Conference Preview

This year’s conference organizer, Alyssa LaFaro of UNC Chapel Hill will give us an in-depth preview of the events she and other members and partners are planning for May. Bring your questions and get ready to register and book your room!

Wednesday, March 13
2-3 p.m. EST

Want to join a dynamic group of research communicators in a small, active organization?

URMA has an e-discussion group where we share resources, opportunities and challenges we have in communicating research, both internally and externally, to receive feedback from peers.

Every year, we get to travel to different universities for our annual conference. And every month we host URMA Live! to learn from each other and from other professionals on a variety of topics.

2019 Conference Attendees

I saw URMA as an opportunity to learn from people who’ve been doing this a while, and maybe steal a few ideas in the process. I wasn’t disappointed.

— Bob Whitby, University of Arkansas

URMA is a unique organization bringing together communication talents from around the world, imparting skills and expanding networks, which is parallel to none.

— David Barczak, University of Delaware

Communication Excellence

Promoting excellence and professionalism among those who communicate scientific research and scholarship through print and electronic channels

Outreach

Promote public understanding of academic research, scholarship and creative activity.

Professional Development

Provide professional development opportunities for professionals working in the field.

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URMA Live!

Join us for the latest “URMA Live!” event or mark your calendar for the a future session. This is a monthly event so sign up today.

Mar
13

March URMA Live!

URMA Annual Conference preview

DATE: March 13, 2024

TIME: 2:00 pm—3:00 pm EST

FORMAT: On-Line

This year’s conference organizer, Alyssa LaFaro of UNC Chapel Hill will give us an in-depth preview of the events she and other members and partners are planning for May. Bring your questions and get (Read More…) ready to register and book your room! If we have time left over we will open the floor for general discussion among membership.

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Feb
14

February URMA Live!

Research Crisis Communications Planning

DATE: February 14, 2024

TIME: 2:00 pm—3:00 pm EST

FORMAT: Zoom

Lindsay Lewis of the Baylor College of Medicine will host this discussion, including Julie Kiefer of University of Utah Health and Catherine Zandonella of Princeton University, on how to prepare (Read More…) yourself, your leaders, and your institution for challenging times.

Please register in advance for this meeting on Zoom:
https://upenn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlde-prTgrEtVuyiCzTlEIFph0oI-Ime2S

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

I look forward to seeing you then and there!

MODERATOR: Lindsay Lewis, Research Communications Strategist (Lead)

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May
14

CONFERENCE

URMA 2024 at UNC

DATE: May 14, 2024

TIME: 10:00 am—12:00 pm EST

FORMAT: In-Person at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
United States

Join us for URMA 2024 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! You’ll connect with colleagues from universities and institutions who communicate about research through online and print (Read More…) magazines, media relations, social media, videos, podcasts and more. Our conference features practitioners in realms such as journalism, design, photography, multimedia and other areas relevant to telling the stories of research. If you communicate about your institution’s research, URMA’s annual conference is for you.

MODERATOR: Alyssa LaFaro,

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URMA members produce some of the top research magazines in the world. Check out some of the latest publications from our current members.

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We invite you to explore the repository of research communications publications our members have been working on.

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