Presentation Skills - How to Deliver Engaging Talks
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This two-day workshop supports doctoral students to become more fluent and confident speakers. It focuses on strengthening their ability to formulate their message, increase their confidence, plan and deliver successful presentations both online and face-to-face.
In-person Workshop
Thursday, March 20, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 21, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Trainer
Bridie McHale
Language
English
Location
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the Bonn Graduate Center if you need assistance.
Description
This practical workshop focuses on the main challenges in presenting to an international audience and offers tips and techniques to help students speak more clearly. After attending the workshop, participants will feel more confident presenting in academic contexts.
Participants will learn the tools and techniques that make presenting at conferences or
giving talks more engaging, in addition to convincing the audience of the importance of
their work. Ideally, everyone should come away from the course feeling more confident
presenting in academic contexts.
Content
- Presenting to an international audience
- Understanding the differences between presenting online and face-to-face
- Structuring presentation for maximum impact
- Designing tips for visuals and slides
- Engaging audience using signposting language and rhetorical devices
- Considering key aspects of non-verbal communication
- Understanding and controlling nervousness
- Handling the question-and-answer sections
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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