Defense training

Target group: Research assistants

Date: 26.02.2025, 9:00 - 16:30
Date: 27.02.2025, 9:00 - 16:30

Location: Seminar room 324, Simulation Science Center (Building C9), Arnold-Sommerfeld-Str. 6

Trainer: Prof. Dr. Daniel Wrede
Course language: German
Frequency: regular
Work units: 16

Registration: by 10.02.2025 via the registration form

The disputation is the crowning glory of a long phase of academic training. However, the day is often not looked forward to with serenity and joy. Excitement and doubts about one's own standing dominate the preparation. Use our disputation training to optimize a key competence of successful scientists for this occasion: Presenting your own research results confidently and convincingly. Guide your listeners through a structured world of thought! Mediate confidently between screen and listeners! Inspire them! Become visible and train yourself to present convincing achievements persuasively:

Contents:

  • Psychology of the presentation
  • Techniques to increase the conciseness of the content
  • Logical and varied structure
  • body language presence
  • Strategies against stage fright
  • Dealing with exam questions and interruptions
  • Analysis of strengths and weaknesses

Methods used:
Keynote speeches by speakers, guided self-reflection, presentation by participants in plenary, feedback from groups and trainers, problem- and solution-oriented exchange.