To the Point

The communication of complex scientific research results often takes place via presenta-tions with view graphs (powerpoint/keynote slides or similar). Corresponding presentation and presentation techniques are taught in many seminars or presentation workshops. Much more frequently, however, scientists are faced with the task of explaining their research in short presentations (approx. 5 minutes) to peers who, however, do not necessarily belong to the same research field (e.g. the round trip at the end of a doctorate). Scientists should also be able to present their research to laypersons. In both cases, it is important to get people excited about one's own research, to put one's own work in a wider context and yet make clear what one's own research contributes to solving a problem.

"To the Point" teaches techniques for short lectures without view graphs with/without flip-chart. Participants practice using their own work, which they will present at both levels (pro-fessional audience/laymen). Training techniques include video recordings, demonstrations by the organisers and general visual material (e.g. TED lectures). At the end, the participants can compete against each other in a Science Slam, which is held in public (in pthe hysics department). Here the spectators act as point judges. The winners will win a prize.