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Every month we share a blog post about clear and convincing communication.
Every month we share a blog post about clear and convincing communication.
Do you find your slides OK but not getting your audience's attention? It could be down to your timing because you probably click too fast. Clicking …
Your audience wants to know what is set to happen as soon as possible. Otherwise their attention moves to other places. So, how to start …
Your audience wants to know what is set to happen as soon as possible. Otherwise their attention moves to other places. So, how to start …
Sometimes you use a jargon word during your presentation that overshadows all other words. It’s a word that renders your entire presentation meaningless. And that’s …
Following my keynote at the three-day conference in South Africa, the audience is wildly enthusiastic. ‘I would love to present my research in this way,’ …
Sometimes a presentation doesn't go well. You feel your audience's attention slipping away, yet you know you still have a lot of information to share, …
Scientists are among the most frequent of travelers, globe-trotting to various international conferences, summer schools, meetings, … We are all aware of the negative impact …
The three best tips from Koen Van den Eeckhout You’ve wrapped up your experiments, and you now have a massive amount of data you want to …
Have you ever attended a scientific poster fair? A place filled with fascinating insights and ground-breaking research. Where you can tune in to riveting conversations …
There are times when I also do mess up on stage. For example, I often talk about the importance of determining who your audience is …
It is Sunday, June 5th and it is 4 pm at the Nerdland Festival. I (Toon Verlinden) walk past one of the tents where a …
Would you let a toddler play with his food? You probably have an opinion about this. Suppose this question is the start of an educational video. …
You've been doing research for years. The results are so interesting that you want to do more with them than just publish a paper that …
It is feedback I would wish upon anyone: attendees who come up to you following your presentation to share with you how time had flown …
What does your audience look at when you are on stage? You. Except when there are slides. And precisely that is the problem with slides. …
Recently, I re-read the first part of The Lord of The Rings. Did you know that about a third of the book is not in …
‘Online presenteren. Het voelt alsof je tegen een zwart gat spreekt.’ Peter, professor aan de UAntwerpen, vindt het erg vervelend dat hij zijn studenten niet kan …
I would like to communicate more about my research, but where do I begin? This is one of the questions we get asked most often by …
Ellen starts her online presentation with a question: 'How many women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Belgium in 2018?' We see 5 options, from …
Science is not only a very fascinating activity to do, but also to listen to, watch and read about. Also the past academic year, we …
Technical terms in your presentation: is that allowed? Of course! But only if they are really necessary. Because all too often we use them, simply to …
The book Weg van Water (Dutch) recently hit the stores. I (Toon) wrote it together with water researcher Marjolein Vanoppen and boy are we proud …
A friend of mine plays the oboe. Each and every time we attend one of her performances it sounds flawless and truly impressive. Literally, not …
Drink plenty of water. It helps to eliminate toxins, regulate your body temperature, and improve your concentration… Drinking water, it seems like the magic solution …
Online presentations are quickly gaining a bad reputation. Take a look at the following email, for example, that recently made its way into our mailbox: "The …
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You are presenting an online class or talk and you ask your audience a question. You wait, and wait …