Presenting for impact
Online course
Course description
This session will give you practical skills and confidence to deliver presentations that drive action and leave a lasting impression. Learn from research on what makes a compelling presentation, including insights from TED talk speakers, and consider how you can have just as much impact face-to-face and online. Discuss tips on dealing with nerves and increasing your confidence as a public speaker. Finally, consider alternative talk structures, select one, and work on a script for a talk of your own, about your research. Share your talk in small groups and get peer feedback, before discussing what you learned in plenary, and watching a showcase of video elements that can add impact to a talk. As part of the session, you will receive an electronic copy of the second edition of The Research Impact Handbook.
Key benefits:
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Learn how to give presentations like a TED talk speaker, even if you lack experience and confidence
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Gain practical skills in how to present effectively online and face-to-face, connecting powerfully with your audience to capture their attention and drive action based on your research
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Discuss practical ways to tackle nerves and increase the confidence of your delivery
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3-hour version only: See examples of different talk structures, select one, and work on a script for a talk of your own about your research.
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3-hour version only: Share your talk in pairs and get peer feedback, before discussing what you learned in plenary.
At the end of the workshop:
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Receive slides and links to free resources to help you embed impact in your research.
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If you choose to commit to taking a specific action based on the course, you will receive a follow-up email from your trainer(s) after a month to check on your progress and offer assistance if needed.
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Receive curated responses to participants' questions via email after the workshop, with responses provided within one week.
Optional preparation for the workshop
If you would like to prepare for the workshop, you can view a five-part vlog series on Presenting with impact below and read the blog on 'Presenting with Impact'.
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(1.5 hours)
1,290 British pounds
(3 hours)
2,290 British pounds
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“I loved the practical tips and tools, stimulating me to think about how impact can be achieved and evaluated, and what impact actually means.”
This course reframed the concept of impact and made it into something that I want to do; something that can be exciting and rewarding and meaningful."
"The resources and ideas for how to track and manage impact were particularly helpful and made the concept less abstract.”
“I liked the pace of presenting and asking the audience to comment on questions in the chat, giving us some time to reflect. Great use of the online delivery method.”