Upcoming event Part of series: ½¿É«µ¼º½ Skill Builder Series
Presenting at conferences is both an opportunity and a challenge: how do you make your research clear, engaging, and memorable?Ìý
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
16:00±è³¾ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIntroduction;ÌýMegan Crawford,Coventry University; Sharon Smith, University of
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16:05pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Overview: Goals of the session and common presenting challenges
16:20pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Structuring Your Talk: Focusing on key messages for clarity and impact
16:35pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Effective Delivery: Managing nerves; using voice and body language
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16:50pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Designing Visuals: Creating clear, accessible slides that support your message
17:10pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Engaging Audiences: Tailoring delivery for academic, practitioner, and policy
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17:20pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Reading the Room: Adjusting your approach in real time
17:35pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýHandling Q&A: Responding clearly and confidently
17:50pm Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Key Takeaways: Practical tips to apply to future presentations
18:00pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýClose of Event
Researcher at University of Birmingham
Sharon Smith recently completed her PhD at the School of Education at the University of Birmingham (July 2024). Her research interests relate to inclusion, education, the role of parents of children/young people with SEND, co-production, critical...
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...
Abstract submission closes on the 31 January 2026. This year the conference will be returning to the University of Manchester 8-10 September 2026
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