Students at a poster event

Build your confidence and hone the essential skills you need to find your voice and participate fully in college life.Ìý

Join us for one, two or all of the following sessions. Add the event(s) you wish to attend to your calendar!

20 May

Participate with confidence 1: NetworkingÌý

By the end of thisÌýsession, you will know more about and have practised:ÌýÌý

  • introducing yourself to others at conferences and workshopsÌýÌý

  • strategies for starting and ending conversations and repairing breakdownsÌýÌý

  • accessingÌý°ä´Ú´¡·¡â€™sÌýwider provisionÌý

27 May

Participate with confidence 2: Stand up and speakÌý

By the end of thisÌýsession, you will know more about and have practised:ÌýÌý

  • strategies to ground yourself and manage nervesÌýÌý

  • controlling and using your voice confidently and with authorityÌýÌý

  • effective ways of maintaining the flow of informationÌýÌý

  • accessing °ä´Ú´¡·¡â€™sÌýwider provisionÌý

3 June

Participate with confidence 3: DiscussionÌý

By the end of thisÌýsession, you will know more about and have practised:ÌýÌý

  • participating in different types of group work/discussions inÌýthis academic settingÌýÌý

  • employing active listening strategies to respond appropriately, build knowledge and build a culture of trust ÌýÌý

  • developing strategies to achieve greater participation – finding your voice!ÌýÌý

  • accessing °ä´Ú´¡·¡â€™sÌýwider provisionÌýÌý