Resources
To assist in your efforts to represent and promote the university, we’ve created a list of resources available to you. Search term(s) results will include blog posts and communication resources. Search by keyword, category, tag, or any combination of the three to narrow your results.
Generative AI guidance for communicators
University Relations has provided background and encouraged uses of Generative AI for marketing and communications staff.
Global internal communication trends for 2022
Explore highlights from a 2022 global survey, detailing the top trends, challenges, goals and more for internal communications.
Internal Communication: The hidden gem
Use this list to inspire your internal communications practices.
Internal Communications’ 2024 in/out list
Read the six items on the Twin Cities Internal Communications team's in/out list.
Stand out by differentiating communication v. communications
Learn how communication focuses on the humans you want to reach while communications focuses on your brand.
Taking the struggle out of science writing
Science writing for the public may seem daunting, but with the right approach, that beast can be tamed.
Talk the talk: Tools for better DEI communications
Create inclusive content with the help of style and reference guides.
Term refresh: Strategy vs. tactics
Refresh your communications playbook to help achieve your strategic goals.
Thoughts on sexist language
Communicators strive to avoid sexism, but sometimes it crops up anyway. Here are some observations and musings on the subject.
Three grating grammatical glitches
Sooner or later, everybody slips up in the grammar department. But certain glitches raise their scruffy heads more often than others. Here’s a guide to navigating some of the most common danger zones.
Three internal email etiquette tips
Explore ways to create mindful emails.
Tips for standout internal newsletters
University Relations internal communicators recently tried out Axios’ Smart Brevity approach to increase readership of a monthly University Services newsletter.
Tips to Improve Internal Communications
With hybrid work, it’s more important than ever to stay connected to our faculty and staff. Here are tips to increase employee engagement and trust.
Two models for internal newsletters to faculty and staff
The UR internal communications team recently evaluated peer higher education newsletters and conducted meetings with their communicators to learn about their internal communications strategy.
U of M style conundrums
Health care vs. healthcare? Well-being vs. wellbeing? Here are a few word-usage and style conundrums worth discussing, even if the answers are seemingly up for debate and apt to change over time.
Writing tricks & treats
Writing wicked brilliant content day in and out can be frightful. Fear not, we have a few writing hacks and resources to combat any writing worries and avoid scaring off your audience.