Transferable Skills & Events
The IMPRS curriculum involves regular Transferable Skill Seminars to help develop personal competences.
Upcoming Transferable Skill Seminars
2 and 3 June 2022: Scientific Presentation (M. Baker, Speaking Adventure)
Students are encouraged to
- gain an insight into the subtleties of verbal and non-verbal communication, energy management and the balance between internal and external awareness
- assess their own presentation strengths and weaknesses and try out new/ more successful communication strategies where appropriate
- develop a critical awareness of their own and each other’s presentation styles to give and receive constructive feedback
- build on and practice the English phrases of presentation
- develop strategies for dealing with unexpected or difficult situations, e.g. answering questions,
- technical problems, audience hostility
- develop confidence and enjoyment in public speaking