Overview courses
Courses LEaDing Fellows Post-Doc Programme
Name course:
Academic Writing
Institution:
Leiden University
Content:
The course Academic Writing aims to develop and expand the skills required to write reports, articles, books and dissertations in English and teaches participants to write in language that is both effective and appropriate for academic texts. (for Science see als communication in science training)
Duration:
6 x 3 hours
Costs:
Fee t.b.a.
Name course:
Writing for a wider public
Institution:
Leiden University
Content:
This course aims at offering you insight into your role as an author within the English-speaking world, namely the role of guide who leads his or her readers through a text in a professional manner. You will learn how to organise information efficiently, and how to create flow in your ideas and arguments. You will also learn how to look critically at your own work: is your text open to multiple interpretations? Are the main ideas given the emphasis they deserve?
Duration:
2 days
Costs:
Fee t.b.a.
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Networking Skills for Young Scientists
Institution:
Leiden University
Content:
This workshop deals with ‘how’ to network based on scientific literature and on interviews with respected scientists of different age and background. The course starts with theory on how to use a network, possibilities and strategies to approach people and how to maintain good relationships. Subsequently we will also list the individual questions and targets of participants and we will practise difficult or challenging situations.
Duration:
0,5 day
Costs:
Fee t.b.a.
Name course:
Presenting skills
Institution:
Leiden University
Content:
The course will pay attention to: Attuning content and form of your presentation; designing a presentation for a specific audience; slide design and illustrations that support your message convincingly; do’s and don’ts of power point and speaking skills: authentic and convincingly speaking, verbal and non-verbal aspects, answering questions and reducing fear of speaking in public
Duration:
1,5 day
Costs:
Fee t.b.a.
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Competences & Motives
Institution:
Leiden University
Content:
This intensive 2-day course with afterwards an individual coaching session offers insight into career possibilities and helps you make choices for your future. You will gain insight into:
• Competences, motives and career possibilities in relation to your present or future job
• Pitfalls and challenges
• Possibilities for improving your employability
Duration:
2 days and an individual meeting
Costs:
Fee t.b.a.