Chalk Talks are a key component of faculty interviews and other informal presentations. But what does a Chalk Talk look like? We’ve curated some examples for you.

Each month, we offer FREE online Community Sessions for scientists and researchers wanting to work on their communication skills. These sessions are discipline agnostic: if you want to improve the way you share your science or your research, you are welcome to join us.
We publish a FREE Substack called SciComm / ReComm Matters, where we post occasional tips and resources about all things relating to sharing our research and communicating in research contexts, as well as invitations to events and summaries of our community sessions.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll explore the fascinating world of non-verbal communication and what we say without saying a word! We’ll consider what non-verbal cues are helpful when we want to come across as confident and credible and practice a few techniques that we can start using immediately.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll talk about why stories matter and give you some tips about how you can use stories in your science and research communication. You’ll be introduced to two simple tools that you can use to quickly create a story outline, and if we have time, you’ll have a chance to share your stories with other participants.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll talk about five different learning styles and how you can use these styles to make your science and research communication more accessible to broad groups of people. There will be time for discussion and questions so that we can learn from each other.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll explore how to use LinkedIn to connect with peers, find collaborators, and grow your professional network in science and research.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll dive into a session about visual communication and learn 5 techniques that you can start applying immediately to improve your science and research communication.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll explore how metaphors and analogies can make your science more relatable. We’ll share tips for creating memorable comparisons and provide time to craft your own.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll explore the wonderful world of blogging. We’ll look at why blogging might be for you (and why it might NOT be for you) and how to take the first steps to planning and launching a blog.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll share tips for finding high-quality images and icons that make your research more engaging and accessible, while keeping copyright considerations in mind.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll explore alternatives to X (formerly Twitter), pros and cons of each, and how to set up on these platforms, without missing a beat.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll show you how to identify the most important elements of a slide, remove unnecessary clutter, and create a clear, impactful visual that supports your key message.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll explore how to use pitch, tone, pace, and emphasis to make your speaking more engaging, dynamic, and impactful.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll discuss what makes a great profile photo, how to choose or take one, and why a strong image can help you stand out online.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll share tips for finding high-quality images and icons that make your research more engaging and accessible, while keeping copyright considerations in mind.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll share strategies to manage presentation nerves, boost confidence, and deliver your talks with clarity and composure.
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In this free, online, bite-sized learning session for scientists and researchers, we’ll cover best practices for creating visuals that are clear, inclusive, and easy to understand for diverse audiences, including those with visual impairments.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll take time to learn from each other. This facilitated session will allow us to reflect on what worked, what didn’t and what we can take with us into the coming year to help us get even better at communicating with others and sharing our research.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll take a step back from the “doing” of communication to think about how communication works and what gets in the way of getting your message across. Then we’ll think about how to minimise interference. You’ll leave with a better understanding of what to be aware of when communicating in (almost) all situations.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll take a look at a great tool for structuring presentations and how you can use it to create a quick outline, as well as a more detailed presentation structure with ideas for content. You’ll have a chance to create your own quick outline, and we’ll have time for questions, too.
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Our ASK sessions are driven by your questions or challenges. In the session, we’ll invite 2-3 people to share something that they are struggling with when it comes to communication. This might be communicating findings with experts or non-experts, the art of being a science communicator, or the day-to-day trickiness involved in interpersonal communication at work and with colleagues. This is an interactive, practical format where we learn from each other.
In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll take a look at a simple way to create an elevator pitch, and then you’ll have time to create your own elevator pitch and try it out in pairs.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll brainstorm how we can make the most of academic meetings and conferences to make contacts and build our network. This will be a facilitated session, and we’ll tap into the collective brainpower of the group to come up with ideas to help us in the second half of the academic year.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll introduce you to a simple tool that you can use to make a point or answer a question clearly and concisely. You will have time to practice using the tool, reflect on how it works for you, and ask questions, too.
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Our ASK sessions are driven by your questions or challenges. In the session, we’ll invite 2-3 people to share something that they are struggling with when it comes to communication. This might be communicating findings with experts or non-experts, the art of being a science communicator, or the day-to-day trickiness involved in interpersonal communication at work and with colleagues. This is an interactive, practical format where we learn from each other.
In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll dive into how to use ChatGPT and other generative AI tools to help you plan your social media posts. You’ll get 3-4 practical examples of how to use these tools, a chance to try this out yourself, and time to chat about your experiences, thoughts and challenges (time-permitting).
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll look at the current social media landscape, give you some tips about how to choose your channels and offer you some ideas about how to plan and schedule your content.
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In this free skills-building webinar for scientists, researchers and science communicators, we’ll explore why your voice matters, how to use it to come across more clearly and credibly, and how to use vocal variety to engage audiences and keep them listening.
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Our LEARN Sessions combine a mix of bite-sized theory, group discussion and when relevant, activities in breakout rooms so that you can try out new skills. The aim is for you to have a chance to learn or refresh communication skills that will be useful when sharing your work with experts or non-experts, or when communicating more generally with colleagues and peers in work-related contexts.
Our ASK sessions are driven by your questions or challenges. In the session, we’ll invite 2-3 people to share something that they are struggling with when it comes to communication. This might be communicating findings with experts or non-experts, the art of being a science communicator, or the day-to-day trickiness involved in interpersonal communication at work and with colleagues. This is an interactive, practical format where we learn from each other.