- Targetgroup: phDs (also iGRAD and medRSD)
- Language: English
- Duration: 8 Working Units
- Recommendation: In the research phase of the doctorate
- Participants: 12
Presentation Skills: The Art of Academic Talk (ENG)
General Information
| Date | Time | Place |
| 27.10.2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | in person |
This course is aimed at scientists from all disciplines who wish to improve their scientific presentation skills at international conferences. Participants will learn how to effectively prepare, structure and present their talks in order to communicate their research findings effectively. The course covers important aspects such as voice training, body language, performance training, as well as how to deal with stage fright and stressful situations.
Particular attention will be paid to adapting presentations to different formats and taking into account different levels of knowledge in the audience. Participants are given the opportunity to give their own presentations and receive direct feedback. The course also prepares participants to answer questions after the presentation and highlights the differences between face-to-face and virtual presentations.
This course is an excellent opportunity for researchers to hone their presentation skills and position themselves confidently and effectively on international stages. Through practical exercises, personalised feedback and the teaching of proven methods, participants will be able to present their research effectively and convincingly.
- Structured presentation preparation: Participants learn how to structure their presentations clearly and convincingly.
- Competent appearance: Voice training and performance training will promote clear speaking and a confident demeanour.
- Dealing with difficult questions: The course teaches strategies for responding confidently to challenging questions.
- Balancing entertainment and knowledge transfer: Participants learn how to make their presentations interesting without compromising scientific integrity.
- Creating excellent slides: Techniques are taught to create visually appealing and informative presentation slides.
- Stress management: The course offers methods for dealing with stage fright and improving time management during the presentation.
- Expert input and course lectures
- Exchange and discussion in small groups and in plenary sessions
- Feedback and personal application of what has been learnt in exercises
- Question and answer sessions
- Expert feedback on your own learning progress
Robert Kötter has worked as a researcher at the universities of Bonn, Leipzig, and Tokyo. He is a trained systemic coach and has been advising scientists on future-oriented topics since 2008. Robert is also the managing director of TwentyOneSkills, the largest continuing education platform for scientists in German-speaking countries.