Summary
Presenting your research is an important aspect of completing your PhD. This training will give you the chance to learn how to communicate your research effectively at conferences and seminars. It is part of the Birkbeck Institute for Social Research (BISR) programme on Developing Your Research Career and funded by a BGRS generic skills training award.
Dates
Two separate sessions are planned.
- Autumn Term: 24 November 2017, 10.00 – 17.00
- Spring Term: 9 February 2018., 10.00 – 17.00
Objectives
This one-day interactive workshop will cover the following key aspects of presenting:
- Making a persuasive case through the structure of your presentation
- Using visual aids with impact
- How to develop your personal presence
- Managing nerves
Format
In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to give a 3-4 minute presentation. You will then receive feedback and have the chance to revisit a section of the presentation, incorporating the recommendations you received into your performance.
This will be a hands-on workshop for a maximum of 8 people and you will need to have prepared the short presentation in advance.
Who is this course for?
This workshop is free and open to all PhD students at Birkbeck.
Applying for a place
A maximum of 8 places are available. To apply for a place please complete this brief application form and send it to the BISR Manager, Madisson Brown by Monday 6 November 2017.
Workshop leader
The workshop will be led by Karen Glossop from Resonance Training. Karen is a coach and lecturer in public speaking at UK business schools, and for a range of clients across the public, corporate and voluntary sectors. Since 1997, she has delivered courses that focus on areas such as communication, understanding your audience and making an impact. As well as working as a training consultant, Karen is co-artistic director of award-winning theatre company, Wishbone – www.wishbonetheatre.co.uk.
