Presentation Skills for Scientists

This course is designed specifically for the practising scientist and covers all aspects of verbal scientific communication, asking delegates to prepare and present their own research in a conference format prompting feedback on style and content.

Suitable for:

This course is a perfect opportunity for junior research scientists of all disciplines from academia to industry, particularly those starting to present their work at conferences and seminars.

The course will begin with practical instruction on key topics associated with slide content and the process of verbal delivery. Each delegate will then be invited to deliver a short scientific presentation with digital slides followed by a question and answer session.

The process will be filmed and played back to highlight positive aspects of delivery style and talk content, as well as to identify areas that require improvement.

Course content:

Introductions

• Tutor introductions
• Delegate introductions
• Delegate presentation overview

Presentation Content

• Slide construction & layout
• Content & messaging
• Presentation examples

Presentation Styles

• Overcoming nervousness
• Projection techniques
• Presentation examples

Recorded Presentations by Participants

(approximately 20 minutes per participant) this includes presentation time followed by time for Q&A and individual feedback on both delivery and slide construction.

Course Information & Costs:

This is a full-day course usually taking place between 09:00 – 17:00. Costs include catering and all course materials.

OBN Members - £250 + VAT

Non-members - £375 + VAT

For more information please email: sarah.walker@obn.org.uk or call: 01235 420 881