Presenting your research with confidence

Presenting complex research clearly can be challenging, especially in English. Your audience needs to understand not only what you discovered, but also why your research matters.
In this four-session course, you learn how to structure and deliver an effective research presentation. You explore how to engage international audiences, explain complex information and handle questions with confidence.
You work on your own seminar talk, conference presentation, research pitch or poster presentation. Each session combines practical techniques with opportunities to practise and receive focused feedback.

Why take this course?

Present with greater confidence

A strong research presentation does more than share information. It helps your audience understand your argument, recognise its relevance and remember its key message.
This practical course helps you:

• turn complex research into a clear and focused presentation;
• adapt your message to your audience and setting;
• explain findings, figures and technical information effectively;
• use your voice, language and body language with confidence;
• respond calmly and clearly during questions;
• improve through practice and personal feedback.

You apply the techniques directly to your own presentation. 

Watch: Make your research matter

In this short clip, trainer Marion Corfield shows how starting with relevance can make a research presentation clearer and more engaging.

This audience-focused approach is central to the course. You practise presenting your research in a way that helps listeners understand its purpose, value and key message.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, academic staff and other research professionals who present their work in English.
It is suitable for researchers preparing a:

• conference or seminar presentation;
• research pitch;
• lecture or project presentation;
• poster presentation;
• presentation for colleagues, partners or funding bodies.