Writing for The Conversation
11 Mar 2026
Share your research with a wider audience
The Conversation is an independent, not-for-profit news analysis and publisher where academics provide an informed view on topical issues.
Our University is an institutional member of The Conversation and our articles attract significant global readership, with 75% read by international audiences. We have 500 academics signed up to write for The Conversation.
One great feature is that academics work with a journalist on their article and, unlike most media, have final signoff on their article. You also get to see how many people have read your articles. This means it’s a good first step if you’re new to working with the media.
To submit a short pitch for consideration, contact our team or read the advice pages on The Conversation website.
Read some of our colleagues’ most popular articles – and find out how to get involved:
- Why brides are still reluctant to choose second-hand wedding dresses (Rosy Boardman with Lauren Thomas, University of South Wales, and Charles Hancock, University of Derby)
- Gorton and Denton byelection: Labour won comfortably in 2024 but Reform could benefit from a split vote on the left (Louise Thompson)
- How to get away with mass murder: 4 tactics Ethiopia used to hide Tigray atrocities from the world (Teklehaymanot G. Weldemichel)
- How to cut harmful emissions from ditches and canals – new research Jonathan Ritson with Teresa Silverthorn and Mike Peacock, both University of Liverpool)
Further information
If you are interested in writing for The Conversation, we have two available training sessions coming up:
To register your interest please email: media.relations@manchester.ac.uk
There’s also further easy to follow advice for staff and PGRs interested in taking their research to a global public audience on the Promoting your research website and online at: