Interested in sharing your expertise beyond the halls of academia and scientific journals while helping to boost the reputation of your academic department? Join this discussion to learn how The Conversation can be your ally, while meeting Arts & Culture Editor Nick Lehr with the opportunity to pitch him your story idea.

This is the first of three "meet the editors" events - the other two are on April 1 and April 6.

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