In this session, you will hear from Michelle on the increasing demand for researchers to build a digital presence and the role of social media in science communication. She will cover examples of scientific organisations and researchers using innovative approaches to promote their research on social media, with insights on how BioExcel Centre of Excellence used Twitter to build a successful computational biomolecular research community. She will also provide tips on how to optimise your use of social media platforms along with the “dos and don’ts” of building a digital presence.