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Upcoming Online Workshops – Take your Research Presentations to the Next Level

Sharpen your skills in presenting research with two practical, hands-on sessions this autumn.
Following on from the Presenter Training workshop held earlier this year, we’re offering two new online workshops exclusively for our network.
Each workshop is limited to 30 participants, so early registration is essential.

Data & Slides – No More Death by PPT!

📅 Thursday 16th October | 🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm | 💻 Online
📌 Register here!
We’ve all sat through painful presentations with unreadable charts and endless bullet points – now’s your chance to make sure yours aren’t among them.
This workshop will help you:
  • Identify the pitfalls of bad slide design
  • Present data clearly and effectively
  • Use visual techniques to engage your audience
  • Discover practical slide hacks
  • Gain a fresh perspective on communicating complex information
  • And yes – hear a surprising story about Florence Nightingale’s data skills!
Whether you’re building slides for conferences, stakeholder briefings, or team updates, this session will help you elevate your visuals and keep your audience switched on.

Storytelling for Research – Unleash the Power of Narrative

📅 Friday 14th November | 🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm | 💻 Online
📌 Register here!
Want to make your research more memorable, relatable, and impactful?
This interactive session will explore the power of narrative in research communication. You’ll learn how to:
  • Understand why stories are powerful engagement tools
  • Use storytelling techniques in your presentations
  • Find and shape compelling stories to share
Ideal for both beginners and those wanting a creative refresh, this workshop is full of practical techniques and lively activities to help you bring your research to life.
📌 Details
  • Audience: RTPs working in robotics and autonomous systems only
  • Zoom links: Sent closer to the event via diary invite
  • Questions? Contact ukras-steps@leeds.ac.uk
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to build new skills and present your work with more clarity, confidence, and creativity.