Social media is portable and communication is quick and easy. Those little spaces in the day like train trips or coffee breaks can become opportunities to keep in touch with peers elsewhere. You can share articles that interest you or just keep colleagues around the world up to date with your own research.

Through blogging you can communicate your thoughts and observations to a wider audience and even the media.

Wherever you are, social media allows you to be part of the worldwide conversation around your area of research…