Making an Impression: Presenting with Confidence
- Cambridge AWiSE
- Mar 13, 2025
- 2 min read
Workshop with Dr Priya Kalia, Managing Director of SciTribe, Cambridge UK
29th April 2025, 6.30pm - 8pm, West Hub, Cambridge
Whether you’re presenting a scientific talk, a proposal for a new project, or a pitch for your new start-up, getting across an idea or exciting research in a way that is accurate but memorable is a key skill. The ability to captivate with an effective presentation can be pivotal for career development, no matter which direction you go - in academia, industry or even outside of science and engineering.
This 45-minute workshop will review essential presentation skills, including effective speaking/use of voice, the basics of appearance, content (including slides/visuals), dissecting the key parts of a successful talk, storytelling elements and handling questions. We will also cover the differences between presenting in-person and online and how you can make the most of either situation.
Priya is Managing Director at SciTribe, a strategic advisory firm focused on writing, profile-raising and research. She works with business leaders and organisations across science, the
environment, and technology – ensuring that their exciting, meaningful stories are heard on a global stage, breaking through all of the noise. She has previously written in a journalist capacity for Life Sciences trade media publications. Priya recently launched
a new podcast, The Science Tribe, which focuses on the people and organisations behind
tomorrow’s cutting-edge science and technology and how they're working hard to make a positive impact on the world. Priya has a BSc in Molecular Genetics and Molecular
Biology from the University of Toronto, a PhD in Regenerative Medicine from UCL, and 12 years of academic research experience, working extensively with biomaterials as a cell biologist.
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