Science Pitch: Present Your Research. Get to the Point.

How can you make an impact and present your project with power to the point? Do you want to translate complex research into captivating, convincing Science Pitches in just three minutes? This training will equip you with proven techniques to blend professional expertise with personal passion, ensuring your short talks resonate deeply with any audience.

After the training you will be able to 

  • deliver convincing short talk during science and/or business meetings
  • successfully network at conferences
  • strongly apply for funding for research projects

The following topics will be covered:

  • Expertise: Combine innovation with your unique personality to stand out
  • Storyline: Design your story from a clear purpose to a compelling outcome
  • Performance: You own the stage. Discover how to connect with your audience
  • Relevance: Show why your project matters. Highlight real-world benefits and impact
  • Innovation: Deliver your USP and demonstrate outstanding practice-oriented solutions
  • Take Home Message: Deliver a concise statement that sticks with your audience

Please note: You will receive a questionnaire link and the handout about two weeks in advance. Three months after the session, you will receive another survey link. Based on the according results, the trainer will send a video summary answering any remaining questions. This way, lasting success is ensured in your Science Pitch presentations.

Target Group Description

academic staff, PhD candidates and Postdocs who would like to enhance their science communication abilities

Participation Requirements

independent intermediate communication ability, good knowledge of the English language (language level B2 and up)

Further information

Guideline for participation in the language courses

The language courses offered in the training and qualification programme are systematised according to the competence levels of the Common Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This provides a benchmark for the acquisition of language skills and aims to make different language certificates comparable with each other.

Offer Id
26013-0391
Lecturer

Dr. Stephen Wagner, Science Trainer, Presentation Coach, Speaker

Date(s)

03.12.2026; 09:00 - 16:30 h (room 1101.003.A320)

Form
On campus
Workload
8 Arbeitseinheiten
Application deadline
22.10.2026
Language
English
Program
Training and qualification programme
Facility
Section Human Resources Development

You can register here.

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