This workshop, delivered by Delia Lloyd (RealDelia Communications), provides a quick primer on how to craft a good talk about your research. The premise of the workshop is that a good academic paper does not make for a good talk.
Instead, we explore some of the key elements of persuasive communication that can help to bring your research alive and it memorable for a policy audience. Topics include how to get the audience’s attention, how to structure your content, how to use your body and voice to maximum effect, and how to design and deliver slides. The workshop is highly interactive, melding best–practice concepts and techniques with tips and exercises. Participants will come away with greater confidence in the art of persuasive argument, which lies at the core of effective policy communication.
Delia Lloyd is a communications consultant specialising in the higher education sector. She runs group workshops and individual coaching sessions to help people write, speak and lead more effectively. Find out more at