Presenting on Stage

communication skills
live training

Presenting on Stage

Target Audience:
All VIB staff
Location:

Brussels - SciMingo Office

Duration:

24 October full day + follow-up session on 21 November 2023 (1/2 day)

General context

Science deserves a stage!


Are you giving a presentation on Dag van de Wetenschap (Science Day), for stakeholders, for schools, or for colleagues? Are you already stressing in advance? Or do you want just that little bit more? Then, this workshop can teach you what a good story looks like on stage, how to interact with your audience, and above all: practice!

During a one-day physical workshop (24 October), Ben Verhoeven will teach you all the secrets of an impactful presentation. How do you grab your audience's attention? How do you stand confidently on stage? Among other things, Ben uses techniques from improvisational theatre so you learn to interact smoothly with your audience.

You then work independently on your presentation (10 to 40 minutes), with or without slides, and practice the first few minutes.

But you are not alone: you can review the most important lessons online and watch some fascinating examples.

And then it's for real. Or almost! In a small group, you will return for half a day on Tuesday 21 November to try out your presentation. You will lift each other to a higher level and get the latest tips and concrete feedback from Ben.

Learning outcomes

Learn how to build a story:

Learn what story is hidden in you research and take it with you in project applications, artcles ... 

Feel good on stage:

Learn how to connect with your audience in full confidence. 

Work on your future:

As an academic, freelancer, or in industry ... Good presentation skills will benefit you anywhere. 

Required skills
  • Are you a researcher?
  • Do you wish to share your science on stage with a braod audience?
  • Are you available on Tuesday 24 October and Tuesday 21 November 2023?

If the answer is yes: this workshop is what you need!

Extra information
  • This training is only open for VIB participants and is free.
  • This workshop is organized by SciComm Academy. Registration procedure: see links under the registration button.
  • Note that upon no show without valid justification, a fee of € 100 will be charged and you will be blacklisted for the VIB training program for 1 year. Click here for more information.

Trainers

Ben Verhoeven
ELRNMYR, BE

Ben Verhoeven is an improviser and doctor of linguistics. During his scientific career, he found new methods in improvisational theatre to move away from classical reading. With ELRNMYR, he passes on that passion and knowledge to researchers.

https://www.erlnmyr.be/

 

Contact Ben Verhoeven :

Practical info

Location & Venue

24 October 2023

Brussels - SciMingo Office

Leopoldstraat 6
1000 Brussels
Belgium

Public transport

24 October 2023

Brussels - SciMingo Office
Public transport

SciMingo has its offices in the Flemish-Dutch house deBuren.eu, which is located near the Muntplein, a stone's throw from:

Central Station (SNCB), five to ten minutes' walk away. View the SNCB timetable. Metro, tram and bus station De Brouckère (STIB): metro lines 1 and 5; tram lines 3, 4, 31, 32 and 33; bus lines 29, 38, 63, 66, 71 and 86. Handy: the travel planner of MIVB

Bike

24 October 2023

Brussels - SciMingo Office
Route description

24 October 2023

Brussels - SciMingo Office
Parking

Are you coming by car? Beware for the notorious Belgian traffic jams. The Leopoldstraat and Muntplein are traffic-free.

You can park your car in these car parks: Schildknaap, La Monnaie, De Brouckère are nearby or Parking 58 is close by. More information on the different car parks in Brussels.

Venue contact

24 October 2023

Brussels - SciMingo Office
Location contact

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