Booking is now open for Spring 2017 Training Courses with the Royal Society of Biology!
Courses include:
Persuasive Scientific Report Writing
When: 26 January 2017
Where: Charles Darwin House 2, 107 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8TZ
What: Participants will learn the principles and processes for high quality communication in scientific thinking and writing, with plenty of opportunity to discuss and practice the skills learnt.
Who: For writers of technical, scientific and other related reports or documents, who wish to improve their report and general document writing skills.
CPD: This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 18 CPD points.
Fees: From £100 +VAT
When: 16 March 2017
Where: Charles Darwin House 2, 107 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8TZ
What: Award-winning science broadcaster Richard Hollingham presents this introductory hands-on course on how to podcast – from getting good quality sound and content – to getting your podcast online and heard.
Who: For those interested in communicating science via podcast.
CPD: This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 18 CPD points.
Fees: From £125 +VAT
Writing for a non-specialist audience
When: 23 March 2017
Where: Charles Darwin House 2, 107 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8TZ
What: How to write in an interesting and easy-to-read way while ensuring your message remains scientifically robust and accurate.
Who: For scientists in academia or industry hoping to improve the way they communicate with non-scientists, or for anyone hoping to develop their blogging and science writing skills.
CPD: This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 24 CPD points.
Fees: From £100 + VAT
When: 10 April 2017
Where: Charles Darwin House 2, 107 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8TZ
What: This course will cover practical exercise on personal presentation and body language; structuring your presentation; uses and abuses of visual aids with a focus on Powerpoint; meeting the needs of your audience.
Who: This half-day course is for those who have had little experience of giving presentations.
CPD: This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 12 CPD points.
Fees: From 50 +VAT
An Introduction to Exhibition Design
When: 27 April 2017
Where: Charles Darwin House 2, 107 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8TZ
What: This course will introduce participants to exhibition making, from the development of an exhibition concept to the final product.
Who: This practical course is suitable for those who may need to create a display, for example science communicators or scientists working in public engagement & outreach.
CPD: This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 21 CPD points.
Fees: From £100 +VAT
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