Speak up, don't squeak and remember to smile
Article Abstract:
A few basic tips on how to deliver a respectable conference paper are given. Tips include keeping to the allotted amount of time and not running over, looking at the audience and creating eye contact, making sure to speak at a relatively low pitch rather than with an unnaturally high-pitched squeak, and remembering to put contact information on any handouts.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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A crushing workload
Article Abstract:
A university pro vice-chancellor who is also a mother discusses the difficulties she faces balancing work in the home with her work at the university. She points many of the tasks she does at work would be better carried out be a trained manager.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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Untwist your knickers and sort out your timing
Article Abstract:
An analysis of how to run a properly organised academic conference. Advice is given on how to maintain standards, how to organise the conference timetable and how to manage the participants in the conference.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2004
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