Developing your academic digital footprint

We live in a knowledge economy that is increasingly digitised, but are researchers equipped to communicate their research and engage professionally and credibly in this space?

This guidance is aimed at research students and staff, and the materials on this page will help you begin to think strategically about your online identity—to present a visible, consistent, credible online presence and message, and engaging professionally with social media.

  Find or share the full resource page address: http://www.gla.ac.uk/digitalfootprint

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University resources

  • University social media guidelines for researchers– Information on research integrity and professional standards with respect to digital communications. Includes links to good practice guidance, relevant University policies and social media guidance issued by professional bodies.

  • University guide to social media
    – General guidance on setting up institutional social media accounts, including detailed guidance on setting up a research blog.

  • SBOHVM PGR profile session slides (Credit: Laura Tyler)

Access your staff or student University profile

Information on how to find and access your staff or student profile, and what to do with it.

Recommended external resources

The following resources are a worthwhile investment in time. Each will add layers to your understanding of profiles, strategies to use and develop them. The articles showcase useful examples of best practice in self-promotion and communications. While much of this advice is from the scientific research sector, it is broadly applicable across academia.