Description
This workshop provides useful tools for presenting and discussing your research at national and international conferences.
Learning Objectives
1. To develop presentation confidence (and enjoyment!)
2. To strengthen communicative resources
3. To add strategic dimensions to giving presentations
Contents
1. Presentation planning & structure
2. Building confidence & delivery
3. Establishing rapport & audience involvement
4. Dealing with Q&A
5. Useful phrases and expressions
6. Survival guide
Format
Day 1: Intensive workshop
Day 2: Conference simulation
Prerequisites
The workshop is open to PhD and postdoctoral candidates seeking to develop their conference skills.
Trainer
Dr. Mark Kyburz is Team Leader English at the HSG Writing Lab. He has taught negotiation and presentation skills at various government institutions (SECO, EDA) and universities in Switzerland, the UK and West Africa. He enjoys giving presentations.
Venue and Times
25 April 2023: 14:15 - 17:45, Room tba
09 May 2023: 09:15 - 12:30, Room tba
Target group
The workshop is open to PhD and postdoctoral candidates seeking to develop their conference skills.
Academic staff from other universities interested in attending should contact fd@unisg.ch.
Language
English
Registration coming soon