Nature Research Academies International Conference Presentations & Workshops

In order to strengthen the research capabilities of the University, the Research and Industry-Academia Collaboration Division has decided to hold an “International Conference Presentation Workshop” for those who make presentations at international conferences and other conferences by utilizing the “Research University Enhancement Promotion Project” subsidized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
In this workshop, with the aim of improving presentation skills in English at international conferences, native English-speaking lecturers from Nature Research will take the stage to give lectures on know-how for effective slide and poster presentations. There will also be hands-on exercises aimed at improving the presentations of the participants.

Dates & Venues

It will be held at both the Ookayama and Suzukakedai campuses.
* The content is the same on both days.

• Ookayama Venue: Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:30-17:00 (Doors open at 9:00)
  West Building No. 9, 2nd Floor, Collaboration Room
• Suzukakedai venue: Friday, February 14, 2020, 9:30-17:00 (Doors open at 9:00)
  R2 Building 1st Floor Open Communication Space

Curriculum (tentative)

1. Importance of conferences

• Choosing the right conference
• Presenting before publication
• Presenting after publication
• Group Activity

2. Poster presentations

• Benefits of posters
• Making clear posters
• Poster presentation strategies
• Group Activity

3. Slide presentations

• Importance of a story in slide presentations
• Preparing clear slides
• PowerPoint advice and tips
• Individual Activity

4. Professional presentation skills

• Importance of presenting with confidence
• Non-verbal strategies – Verbal strategies
• Effective Q&A sessions

5. Presentation activity

Detailed Curriculum: 1-Day Academic Presentations Workshop Agenda

lecturer

Dr. Jeffrey Robens, Editorial Development Manager, Nature Research

Languages Spoken

English

Number of Applicants

30 people each day

Eligibility

Faculty, staff, researchers, and students

Required

Participants will be required to:

• Participate in all curricula.
• Prepare and bring three slides (Introduction, Figure/Data, and Conclusion) in advance.
• Bring the slides to your laptop.

Application Process

Please fully consider the purpose and purpose of this program and apply using the application form below.
Registration has been closed.

Application Deadline

Friday, January 17, 2020

Selection and Selection

From those who apply by the deadline, the Research and Industry-Academia Collaboration Division will select and decide.
* In the event of a large number of applications, priority will be given to those who are scheduled to give presentations at international conferences in the near future, young researchers, and those in charge of presentation supervisors at the University.
After the review is completed, all applicants will be notified of the results.

For inquiries, please contact

Research & Industry-Academia Collaboration Division (International Infrastructure Group, International Business Division)
Charles Dasara (URA), International Infrastructure Group Staff
Email: iresearch[at]jim.titech.ac.jp

*Please replace [at]with @ in the email address.