This workshop is offered in cooperation with the Centre for Graduate and Academic Staff Development (ZGaPL).

When and where?

September 24^th, 2025 09:00 – 13:00 

Kaiserslautern, Room: 86-107 

What it is about? 

International collaborations, colleagues, conferences – there are multiple contexts in everyday university life that require a good command of English. This practice-oriented workshop focuses on the English language skills you need to communicate in international academic settings. In addition, you will learn key repeatable communication skills which will enable you to communicate about your research more confidently and effectively.

After the workshop, we will organise regular ‘English for Researchers’ get-togethers – an opportunity to continue practising communicating in English and to network with colleagues at the university.

Content

• Introducing yourself with an elevator pitch
• Academic small talk at conferences: Initiating and conducting conversations
• Communicating convincingly, selling yourself and your work
• Dealing with challenging communication situations

Target group & course language

All interested researchers at RPTU.
Participation requirement: English language skills at B2 level

Trainer

Amanda Habbershaw, Tinta Training

Registration

Please register bindingly via the online registration form of the ZGaPL by September 3^rd 2025.

The course is open to researchers of RPTU. Participation is free of charge. Please note the information on the  conditions of participation and registration. 

If you have any questions, please contact the office of the TU-Nachwuchsring: nwr-info[at]rptu.de