Skill Development Support
Practical Presentation Skills Workshop
Core delivery skills and ability to handle Q&A sessions are essential for effectively presenting at academic conferences and poster sessions. Workshops will be held in which students can acquire these skills through practice.
Recommended for students looking to…
- Learn the basics (Beginners are welcome!)
- Build confidence in Q&A sessions
- Handle various situations in English with flexibility
Program Overview
Platform: Online (Zoom) / Total of two standalone workshops. Students may take both or just one of the workshops.
| Part 1 |
9/16 (Tue) 2:00PM - 3:40PM The basics of English presentation and delivery training Understand the basic structure and nonverbal elements of academic presentations in English, and acquire core delivery skills. Topics ・Difference between “presentation” and “speech” ・Lecture on nonverbal communication (gestures, eye contact) ・Practice on communication using nonverbal skills |
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| Part 2 |
9/17 (Wed) 2:00PM - 3:40PM Presentation and Q&A session in practice! Introduction to useful phrases and techniques. Practical training designed for students to acquire the ability to smoothly develop communication in English and handle various situations with flexibility. Topics ・Lecture and practice on smooth transition from introduction, main body to conclusion ・Introduction to common phrases used to handle questions and applying them in practice ・Practice on developing conversation from small talk to questions ・Role play on poster sessions and Q&A sessions |
Eligibility
Regular students of Ritsumeikan University Graduate School
Registration deadline
9:00AM Monday, September 8, 2025
*Registration has closed as all sessions are fully booked. (2025/07/28)
Details & Registration
*Registration is closed as all spots are filled. Only those wishing to join the waitlist may apply. (2025/07/28)
Instructor
Hideki Maeda
As chief proofreader and instructor at SEICO Inc., Mr. Maeda has instructed academic writing and presentation skills for over 20 years at the graduate and undergraduate level at universities including Ritsumeikan University, as well as specializing in curriculum design and corporate/teacher training.