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This article is in the news archive. Public Engagement Courses availableCourse 1 : Your research video Time and date: Monday 27th April, 10am – 5pm Location: Mac suite, Phoenix 2 Training Room, New Museums Site Course content: ‘Your research video’ is a one day course which teaches researchers the skills required to make a short film. The course shows how very low-budget short films can create excitement and generate discussion about research. Participants will explore filmmaking techniques and plan, film and edit footage to give them the skills to produce a short film. Capacity: 15 places - allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To apply please email kathryn.muir@admin.cam.ac.uk Course 2: Communications skills for public engagement Time and date: Thursday 7th May, 2-5pm Location: Seminar Room F, 17 Mill Lane, Course content: This half day course will look at the purpose of a presentation and how to choose an effective medium and venue to get a research message across to a public audience. It will be highly interactive, using methods from stand-up comedy, and will give all participants the opportunity to develop, practice and present their own short piece. The course is designed specifically for research staff and students who are very hesitant about speaking in front of the public. The course will cover techniques to overcome nerves, the importance of rehearsal and how to deal with unexpected questions. Capacity: 8 places. To apply please email a short paragraph (approx. 60 words) to kathryn.muir@admin.cam.ac.uk briefly outlining your background, why you would like to take part in the course and what you would hope to gain from it. If you have any questions about either course please don’t hesitate to contact Kathryn Muir Networks Coordinator Tel: 44 (0)1223 (3)30758 Posted on 08/04/2015 Further newsGo to the news index page. |