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.
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Short, “really useful” talks and webinars about communication for researchers and scientists
Are you looking for an interesting talk, presentation or webinar for an upcoming event?
We love nothing better than talking about science and research communication, whether to build understanding of where we go wrong and how we can do better, or to share practical tips and insights, or to offer inspiring case studies.
Almost all of our training themes can be delivered as short talks or as interactive webinars. Just ask!
Get in touch with us to chat about what you’re thinking about, or take a look at some of the themes we cover below.
What you say without saying a word:
An exploration into how researchers can build awareness of non-verbal cues to improve communication
Personal branding for researchers:
Why branding matters and how to start building your personal brand
Social media 101 (in 2025)
What social media channels are out there, what should you use, why, and how?
A better way to share science and research:
Shifting from the deficit model of science communication to an approach that engages, involves and prompts action
Science communication, stories and story structures:
A match made in heaven. Facts inform, but stories make people feel and action – how can you use this in science and research communication?
Why design matters:
A fun and enlightening journey into how what graphic designers know can help us communicate research clearly
It's been a long time since I have enjoyed a training workshop as much as I did this one! Suzanne took a lot of time to get to know each of our group during the training, quickly spotting where our strengths lay and helping us develop skills in new areas. She struck a good balance between theory and discussion, and I particularly appreciated the time she gave us for group work and time to try out new skills alone. She was full of energy and positivity, and made me feel welcome and valued throughout, even when she put me on the spot in role plays. Highly recommended!
It was useful to think more strategically about elevator pitches and how I could create something generic for "everyday" use as well as something tailored for different situations like meetings. The opportunity to plan and share elevator pitches was good, as it gave me an idea of other styles and approaches. The detailed individual feedback was unexpected, but great.
I have just completed SciComm Success' Poster Design Workshop. It was full of interesting tips and tools, some of which I have already built into my poster planning. Although we had a big group and I expected a lecture/webinar format, Suzanne constantly invited us to provide feedback and our own experiences, and I enjoyed hearing what fellow biologists like and don't. I liked that the group was international and enjoyed the flexible and informal discussions - some via chat, some using whiteboards, some simple audio discussion. It felt as if we could all contribute, wherever we were. I would recommend this workshop for anyone new to creating posters for conferences. It would probably be a good refresher for poster presenters, too. Thank you, SEB, for the opportunity.
This was a fascinating workshop! I learned so much about how I come across and how powerful it is to become more conscious about how I "show up", so that I can make the right impression. Loved the tips about reading other people's non-verbal cues, too. This has made me think twice about the best time to approach people with difficult subject. Thank you, Suzanne, for an inspiring morning!
Loved this. So much information and still time for some good discussions with fellow students. I look forward to being able to use some of the ideas when I create my first poster.
This was a good refresher on best practice planning and design for posters. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on tools for choosing colour palettes, which I have since used in other communication materials, and the discussion about online and virtual conferences, which was an eye-opener for me during COVID. Thank you, Suzanne!
This workshop was great fun. I learned loads about perspective and how I tend to communicate, and hope to be able to use this knowledge to communicate better with our international students.