Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
2
Year:
2020
Type of Events Held:
- Social Media Campaign
- Symposium
- Workshop
Target Audiences:
- General Public
- Professionals
- University students
Approximate Number of People Reached:
50
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
While our events planned for Brain Awareness Week had to be cancelled due to social distancing regulations, we continued to promote positive brain health messages throughout the week (Twitter @TheAgeingLab; www.healthyageing.hw.ac.uk). In addition, Maria Garraffa and colleagues in the Language Across the Lifespan Lab were able to continue with their Neurodiversity training event (held as part of both Brain Awareness Week and Neurodiversity Week). Though the event moved online, it sold out with 50 participants and received a lot of positive feedback (https://langlife.hw.ac.uk/neurodiversity-for-a-more-circular-economy/ ).
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Calendar Listings (newspapers, radio, television)
- Emails
- Website
- Social Media
Resources
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- Brain Awareness Week Logos
- Brain Awareness Week Facebook Cover Image
Feedback & Keys to Success
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
Yes
