SciComm FOCUS: Talk like TED - Convincing and Gripping Presentation

How to inspire experts and amateurs with short, very visual presentations on your topic

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

TED Talks are en vogue. Students, staff and the interested public learn about research through entertaining videos from ted.com.
At conferences, the standard for scientific presentations has been raised considerably - at the same time, the presentation should not lose any of its persuasiveness and seriousness.
Learn the secrets and design your lectures and talks like the experts at TED conferences.

In-person Workshop

Thursday November 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Twenty One Skills

Language

English

Location

Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 3rd floor
Room 3.051

Target group

Postdocs | Research Managers | Professors | PhD students

Track(s)

Research Track
Research Management Track
Business and Organizations Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

16 units are applicable within the "Careers plus" certificates

Content

Structure of professional TED Talks
Learn about body language, voice and breathing
Important aspects of presentations with and beyond PowerPoint
How to convince, inspire and hold attention
Free speech
Dealing with difficult questions and stage fright
Dealing with a heterogeneous audience

Learn more about Science Communication?

This workshop is part of the SciComm qualification offers for acquiring competences in the field of science communication. The offers follow three different competence levels: SciComm BASICS | SciComm FOCUS | SciComm ADVANCED.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge for the event?

No. Human Resources Development will cover the costs.

An event is fully booked, is there a waiting list?

Yes, if an event is fully booked, we will put you on the waiting list. You will then move up if a place becomes available again in time before the start of the event.

Are the premises accessible without barriers?

The premises of Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33 will be barrier-free in the near future. At the moment construction work ist still taking place. If required please contact us in advance.

Is childcare available during the event?

If you need childcare during an event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn.

Are external persons also allowed to participate in the event?

In order to be able to participate in the training offers of the Human Resources Development of the University of Bonn, you must have an employment contract with the University of Bonn, be an enrolled PhD student, be active in research for the University of Bonn or be an associated member of a research network.

What does certificate or certificate of attendance mean?

For all our event offerings, you will generally receive a confirmation of participation in the event and of its contents.

We also offer a certificate program along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". For more information, please see the corresponding page of the certificates. If the currently displayed training course can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.