Course unit for PhD students
Aim
Public speaking is not an innate gift, but a skill that can be developed and “trained.” This workshop on Public Speaking aims to provide basic tools to help PhD students effectively present their research: through group interactions, exercises, and analysis of real situations, participants will have the opportunity to understand all the key elements behind an effective
public presentation. The workshop will begin with the analysis of context (different types of audiences, the objective of the presentation, the format in which it is included, spaces and logistics), move on to the content of the presentation (speech structure and the effectiveness of supporting materials), and finally address performance and the management of challenges.
Learning objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will have improved:
● their knowledge of fundamental public speaking techniques
● their relational skills
● their ability to organize and plan their presentation, taking into account the context and defining goals and methods according to the format and type of audience.
Course contents
● Public Speaking for Research: theoretical lecture
● Icebreaker
● The objective
● The audience
● The take-home message
● The format
● The pitch structure
● The performance
Assessment method: Presentations (e.g., elevator pitch) shared in class
Teaching modes: In person
Duration: 7 hours
Available places: 25 participants
Period: February–March 2026, to be scheduled
Language of the course: English
Trainers: Representative of the Skills and Territories for Innovation Unit | ART-ER in collaboration with the Scientific dissemination office
Doctoral credits (DCs): 0,5