The document discusses the benefits of blogging for university staff members. It lists potential reasons for blogging such as reaching a wider audience, improving communication skills, and generating funds for research. Blogging can directly lead to publishing papers and attracting grants by getting ideas heard and making new connections with stakeholders. Examples of academic blogs are provided to inspire participants to create their own blogs.

1. Authentic Blogging for Staff at Sussex

4. Wider Potential

5. Question? Why would I use my precious time on blogging, when I have papers & grant proposals to write?

6. Because blogging can directly lead to papers & attracting grant money

7. Get heard. Listen to yourself.

8. New Connections

9. Stakeholders

10. Dialogue, Learning & Engagement You & Blog Have you considered…? Hmm…Engaged researcher. Give funding..? Interesting! I think… Seen my new paper / idea..? S C S RF P RP Conference?

13. Let’s Blog! Go to www.wordpress.com