Events

6 May 2021, Online

n the webinar, attendees will be given practical tips for delivering a virtual presentation including advice on setting up your camera, the best lighting, and location tips. It will also include guidance on how to make a virtual talk more engaging for your audience, and the differences to consider between a virtual and live presentation. The Q&A Session will be a chance for the audience to ask any more specific questions they have, and for the trainer to give personalised advice and facilitate discussion. A recording of this session will be made available for anyone who cannot attend.

12 - 26 May 2021, Online, Zoom

In this three-part presentation skills training programme, you will learn why it’s important to focus on the audience, how to structure a presentation that your audience can follow, how to use power language and visuals to keep them interested, and how to deliver confidently, without nerves, and in your natural style. You will many opportunities to learn and practise new skills, give and receive feedback, and try new techniques in a safe space. By the end of the programme, you will be able to put your skills to use immediately, and thanks to the “learning by doing” approach of the programme, you should also leave with a solid structure and ideas for content and delivery for your next presentation. 12th May 2021 at 9am-1pm GMT 19th May 2021 at 9am-1pm GMT 26th May 2021 at 9am-1pm GMT

20 - 27 May 2021, Performed on Zoom

In this two-part practical workshop, you’ll learn how to design and present your poster in a way that is engaging and interesting for your audience. To start with, you’ll learn how to think like your audience, so that you can design your poster with them in mind. Then you’ll learn the basics of graphic design, what makes a poster “pop”, the different approaches to getting attention in a digital world, and the tools you can use to design your poster. Finally, you’ll focus on delivery: how to attract readers, how to keep them interested, and how to give them something to think about when they walk away. Session 1: 20th May 2021 at 9am-1pm GMT Session 2: 27th May 2021 at 9am-1pm GMT

29 June - 8 July 2021, Online

We are delighted to let you know that in 2021 the SEB Annual Conference will take place virtually! Join us from 29 June - 8 July 2021 and make extraordinary connections with experimental biologists from all over the world.