RDP Training 2016-17

Giving presentations is an essential skill for a researcher, be it with your peers, at a major conference, or even to a room full of schoolchildren. This highly interactive workshop provides you with some tools for more effective presentations, as well as the opportunity to apply these in a safe and supportive environment.

Learn to project your voice, handle the dreaded Q&A, and work on getting better each time you present.

Outcomes:

• Feel more confident in your ability to speak well
• Know some practical tips for handling nerves and questions
• Understand how to continue improving with presentation

When it’s time for you to present your research, how are you going to make the most of the opportunity? Aimed at second-year PhD students preparing for conferences, this session considers why we use posters to present our research, what makes a good poster, and some common mistakes. Through critiquing real examples and providing useful tips, this course helps you to present your research in style.

Outcomes:

• Understand the purpose of a research poster
• Know what contributes to making a poster good
• Feel more confident in presenting your work effectively