Improving Scientific Presentations

Improving Scientific Presentations is a course directed towards researchers in the natural sciences who want to improve the quality of their scientific presentations among peers, both with virtual and face-to-face audiences. It will allow you to:

  • Identify techniques that can help overcome the challenges researchers typically experience when giving oral presentations;
  • Learn how to construct compelling research stories to use as the basis for your presentations;
  • Learn how to create professional slides that effectively communicate research findings to your audience;
  • Learn how to apply strategies to help you deliver your presentation effectively on the day in both virtual and in-person settings;
  • Advance your Scientific Presentations.

This course is composed of 4 modules, with a total duration of 10 hours - 15 minute lessons.

  • Module 1: Overcoming your research presentation challenges

    Identify techniques that can help to overcome the challenges that researchers commonly face when creating and delivering oral presentations.

  • Module 2: Developing the story behind your talk

    Build compelling research stories to use as the foundation for your presentations.

  • Module 3: Building an engaging slide deck

    Create professional slide decks that effectively communicate your research findings to your audience.

  • Module 4: Preparing and navigating your talk

    Apply strategies to help you deliver your presentation effectively on the day, in both virtual and face-to-face environments.