Workshop content

The poster is a great conference tool that presents the main topic and/or results of your study to introduce the research to a broader academic network. This workshop gives an insight into the development process of a clear, attractive and informative academic poster. The attendees will be presented with discussion topics and authentic examples to initiate an interactive brainstorm, thereby gaining awareness of the dos and don’ts of the poster medium and receiving tips and tricks for effectively communicating their main message.

Speaker

Tom De Moor (coordinator of funding application support at Doctoral School & academic English instructor at the University Language Centre) develops and teaches courses of academic communication skills. Among other transferable skills, he frequently gives workshops on academic writing, applying and presenting skills, the latter including a specialization in tailoring scientific narratives to the poster format.

Doctoral School credits

The combination of following this workshop and active participation at FEARS with a poster presentation will grant you doctoral school credits. It is not possible to receive credits for multiple workshops at FEARS.

Workshop content

Pitch Yourself to a Broader Audience is a practical workshop focused on helping students communicate their idea clearly and compellingly to those outside of their fields. Whether you are presenting a project, seeking support, or introducing yourself to a highly esteemed researcher, the ability to make your message resonate is key. This session offers simple strategies for bridging activities and peer feedback. Participants will practise crafting and refining personal and project pitches, gaining confidence in speaking to a diverse audience.

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Nils Smeuninx has been an English-language communication and speaking skills instructor for over ten years. He wrote his doctoral thesis on the readability, understandability, and communicative techniques of corporate communications, and continues to apply that expertise throughout the various language proficiency and Doctoral Schools transferable skills courses he teaches at UGent’s University Language Centre.

Doctoral School credits

The combination of following this workshop and active participation in the FEARS pitch presentation/posters will grant you doctoral school credits. It is not possible to receive credits for multiple workshops at FEARS.

Have questions about how to pitch yourself effectively? This workshop is for you!

Workshop content

The workshop equips participants with strategies to effectively pitch themselves to potential employers or clients. Attendees will learn how to communicate their value, tailor their messaging, and build a compelling personal brand. Practical tips and exercises will enhance confidence in networking, interviews, and professional conversations.

Speaker

Boris Souffriau bring extensive experience in persuasive communication, pitching, and self-presentation strategies in both academic and professional contexts. Having successfully organised workshops at the two previous editions of this conference, his team build on a track record of delivering engaging, practice-oriented sessions. Their combined experience ensures participants will gain not only theoretical insights into communication but also practical tools and exercises to enhance confidence in networking, interviews, and professional conversations.

Doctoral School credits

The combination of following this workshop and an active participation at FEARS during the roundtable discussions, will grant you doctoral school credits. Participants of this workshop will get priority in the selection of the roundtable topic of their choice. It is not possible to receive credits for multiple FEARS-workshops.