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Presenting & Communicating your Research

More than 'just' social media, these workshops will teach you a variety of ways to communicate your research to different audiences. From creating posters and presentations with well-presented data, to how to be a great presenter, how to engage the public with your research, and of course how researchers can use social media to create and share content - with a strategic approach that will meet your audience and stand out in the current social media landscape.

These courses are a part of the York Researcher Development Programme, delivered and coordinated by the Research Culture & Researcher Development team, with support from colleagues across the university. Our programme is open to all Researchers at the University of York, with certain sessions specifically targeted towards Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) or Research Staff.

View our upcoming workshops below, and click on an event page to find further information and booking links.

Upcoming training sessions and courses

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Wednesday 14 October 2026 2pm

This session is for researchers and research-enabling staff who want to move beyond ad hoc posting and develop a cohesive digital strategy.

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Thursday 15 October 2026 11am

Learn more about what public engagement is, and how to speak to the public about your research

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Friday 16 October 2026 1pm

This workshop for postgraduate researchers explored best practice in presenting your research

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Wednesday 21 October 2026 1pm

Learn how to write and deliver a short pitch based on you and your research

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Tuesday 27 October 2026 10am

Learn about the design principles behind what makes a successful poster, and how to configure PowerPoint for the creation of both large-format printed posters and virtual poster presentations.

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Wednesday 28 October 2026 1pm

In this session, we'll run through practical techniques and exercises to enhance your physical delivery of public talks

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Thursday 29 October 2026 10am

This practical workshop provides you with the tools to creatively think about different content types, including written and visual materials, with real-world examples to guide the process

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 10am

A comprehensive overview of current popular platforms, discussing their functionality, user base size, and regional popularity.

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 1pm

Explore the principles of designing presentations, including templates, animation, accessibility principles, and working with media.

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Tuesday 1 December 2026 10am

This session gives an overview of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write different kinds of summaries of your research, and the pros and cons of doing so.

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Tuesday 15 December 2026 3pm

Learn how to present numbers simply and effectively, summarising key results, and explaining statistics clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

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Thursday 18 February 2027 10am

Learn about the design principles behind what makes a successful poster, and how to configure PowerPoint for the creation of both large-format printed posters and virtual poster presentations.

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Thursday 25 February 2027 2pm

Learn more about what public engagement is, and how to speak to the public about your research

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Tuesday 2 March 2027 10am

A comprehensive overview of current popular platforms, discussing their functionality, user base size, and regional popularity.

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Friday 5 March 2027 1pm

Explore the principles of designing presentations, including templates, animation, accessibility principles, and working with media.

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Monday 8 March 2027 10am

This workshop for postgraduate researchers explored best practice in presenting your research

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Friday 23 April 2027 1pm

Learn about the design principles behind what makes a successful poster, and how to configure PowerPoint for the creation of both large-format printed posters and virtual poster presentations.

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Tuesday 4 May 2027 10am

Explore the principles of designing presentations, including templates, animation, accessibility principles, and working with media.

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Monday 10 May 2027 1pm

This session gives an overview of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write different kinds of summaries of your research, and the pros and cons of doing so.