This workshop will cover various situations that researchers are faced with regularly with regard to verbal interaction. We will cover oral presentations, how to get the most from your poster session at a conference, how to pitch your research and how to network effectively.
Description
Researchers are frequently under pressure to communicate their information verbally, whether it is an oral presentation, in a meeting or an interaction at a conference.
Performing well in a keynote presentation or impressing at a chance meeting is key to facilitating collaborations, building relationships with future employers and boosting your career. Public speaking and networking are key components to a successful career, both within academia and beyond.
This workshop will cover various situations that researchers are faced with regularly with regard to verbal interaction. We will cover oral presentations, how to get the most from your poster session at a conference, how to pitch your research and how to network effectively.
Participants will be introduced to various techniques that they can use and adapt to a variety of situations: how do you respond to difficult questions? How do you effectively engage with senior academics?
Effective verbal delivery and engagement takes practice and this workshop will introduce participants to concepts and techniques that they can use to their advantage.
We take a step by step approach to presentations, building up from initial short research pitches to longer conference talks so participants can gain confidence.
The School of Social and Political Science is one of the largest schools in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
The social and political sciences have been taught at the University for many years. These departments are now under one roof as the School of Social and Political Science.
Social scientists across all our disciplines work in a single school, which provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research and study. Our academics are addressing local, national and global challenges, and working across disciplines enables collaboration and innovation to find creative solutions.
Our School is mainly housed within the Chrystal Macmillan building on George Square, although we span several other sites across the city.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a Ted talk, you’ll know how important preparation and support are for delivering a stunning presentation. Enjoy working with a coach who’ll give you all the pointers and suggestions for showcasing your subject with style.
Approaching an important presentation or a key public speech can be daunting, whether you are talking to a small or large audience, inside or outside your own organisations. Many of us also have to present in our personal lives. This course provides the key skills to ensure success.
It might be a a team meeting or conference call, lecturing or giving keynote speeches, hosting webinars or live streaming, speaking at political conferences, rallies or peaceful protests. Whatever it is, most people lack confidence and lack clarity of speech.
Developing public speaking skills improves one to one communication too (either face to face; via telephone; teleconference; videoconference; or webcast).
Throughout the program, students will delve into the essential elements of effective public speaking, with special emphasis placed on developing strong fundamentals in voice,
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