Presentation Skills (in person)

Course Code
50294430

Fully Booked

Provider
OD&PL

Tutor(s):
Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths

Suitability
Suitable for all PGRs at any stage of their candidature.

If the course is full, please register on our waiting list by
emailing your details to researcherdev@leeds.ac.uk.

Date(s)
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 13:00 to 14:00

Max Places:
35

Description

This course will take place on campus.

Delivering clear, engaging, and confident presentations is a vital skill
for researchers to communicate their work effectively. This practical
workshop is designed to help you plan, design, and deliver presentations
that connect with your audience and convey your key messages with
impact.

Through interactive activities, you will explore how to identify your
audience’s needs, refine and structure your content, and apply design
principles to create accessible and engaging slides. The session will
also cover strategies for confident delivery, managing nerves, and
handling questions effectively.

The workshop will conclude with reflection and action planning, enabling
you to take practical steps towards developing your presentation skills
further.

As a result of attending, you will be able to:

• Identify and refine key messages tailored to your audience.

• Structure a presentation clearly with a strong opening, middle, and
conclusion.

• Apply design and accessibility principles to create engaging slides
that support your message.

• Practise strategies for confident delivery, including managing nerves
and using breathing techniques.

• Use practical approaches to prepare for and respond effectively to
audience questions.