Further information
Survival guides
There are two STUDYSmarter survival guides that provide basic information on speaking to an audience and seminar presentations.
UniSpeakers aims to help students overcome a major fear and improve a key communication skill.
Public speaking is a requirement in many UWA units and is increasingly included as an assessment tool. Students at all levels are expected to present to their peers, with many students also called on to present to their schools, funding bodies and at conferences.
How we can help
This peer-learning group provides students with:
- opportunities to practise speaking to an audience
- an environment based on respect and personal development
- individual feedback on existing presentation skills
- practical recommendations for improvement
- ongoing opportunities to build confidence and practise new skills
- regular meetings with an experienced staff member and with students from all disciplines and study levels across UWA.
Each meeting includes a brief information session on the focus topic and then students practise speaking for a short period before receiving positive feedback and recommendations from the group.
...I had my own [presentation] on the 16th of Sept and it was very successful. They were happy because I had eye contact with them - So a big THANK YOU because I have used the techniques that we learned and practised in our sessions
Workshops
Speaking workshops and UniSpeakers Club are held regularly throughout semester. Check out times, dates and venues listed on the STUDYSmarter workshop calendar.
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
