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Presenting at conferences is both an opportunity and a challenge – how do you make your research clear, engaging and memorable?
This two‑hour interactive session will equip researchers with practical strategies to sharpen delivery, manage nerves, and adapt to diverse audiences. We will explore the essentials of structuring talks around key messages, using voice and body language effectively, and designing accessible visuals that support, not overwhelm, your presentation.
Participants will:
Whether preparing for oral papers, panels, or poster discussions, this workshop offers the skills and confidence to present research with clarity, impact and authenticity.
Draft Programme
16:00pm Introduction; Megan Crawford, Charlotte Marshall
16:05pm Overview: Goals of the session and common presenting challenges
16:20pm Structuring Your Talk: Focusing on key messages for clarity and impact
16:35pm Effective Delivery: Managing nerves; using voice and body language
confidently
16:50pm Designing Visuals: Creating clear, accessible slides that support your message
17:10pm Engaging Audiences: Tailoring delivery for academic, practitioner, and policy
audiences
17:20pm Reading the Room: Adjusting your approach in real time
17:35pm Handling Q&A: Responding clearly and confidently
17:50pm Key Takeaways: Practical tips to apply to future presentations
18:00pm Close of Event
Professor Emeritus at Coventry University
Megan Crawford has significant experience in HE as a leader and academic at a senior level, and her work is keenly focused on leadership and the relationships between research and practice in schools. Megan has worked in schools, and at various...
Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University
Charlotte Marshall is a lecturer at Nottingham Trent University where she has recently achieved senior fellow of the Higher Education Authority. Charlotte is a postgraduate of the University of Northampton where her research focuses on level 8...
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