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Get Ready to Communicate

Communicate and present more confidently.

There are times when you might be expected to demonstrate your communication skills during your degree. University-style teaching often involves discussion-based learning in small groups, and presentations are a common form of assessment in some disciplines. Use these resources to prepare yourself for communicating more confidently.

Discussions

Resources to support you in confidently contributing to discussions in seminars and study groups.

Contributing to seminar discussions

Strategies to help you effectively contribute to seminar discussions and manage any nerves you might have.

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Presentations

Resources to strengthen your presentation skills.

Presentation tips

Got a presentation coming up? Use these tips to help you prepare.

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Giving effective presentations: quiz

Can you identify what makes an effective presentation?

Presentation example

An example of how you can design your presentation slides clearly.

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The student-led project that culminated in this website won the University’s Vice Chancellor’s Education Excellence Award in 2025 and was shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award in 2023.

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