This online course is run by the Researcher Academy as part of the Faculty of Science Training Programme and the M&HS Training Programme 

Course Description:

This workshop will focus on writing effective scientific abstracts, providing useful techniques and tools to build essential scientific communication skills. Supporting attendees to successfully convey the significance of their original research across publications and conference submissions.

The session will begin by establishing the purpose and importance of a scientific abstracts in research dissemination before breaking down the key components and strategies for writing clearly and concisely. Attendees will apply this information to critically analyse published abstracts for content and quality. Culminating in a practical exercise to demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained during the session to communicate research in a standard abstract format.

All materials for individual and group exercises will be provided. Interactive online activities will be used. 

Course Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at bb-ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.

Access MS Teams
Attend the course at the specified date and time
Use the MS Teams chat box function
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course

Booking Conditions 

Our courses are very popular, and we experience large volumes of people on our waiting lists. So, Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

Please note, attendances for courses will be recorded. There are no training points associated with courses run by the Researcher Academy. 

Webinar Access Instructions

This session may be recorded. If a recording is kept of the session, then please note, that it may be made available to the wider University of Nottingham researcher community.

This is an online session within Microsoft Teams. On the day of the session please use the link in this email to join the meeting. Please do not click the link in this email until the day of the session.  

You will need a headset or speakers for the webinar and we recommend that you join 10 minutes before the webinar is due to start so that you can test them. Please mute your microphone, switch off your webcam and open the chat box function as you join the Teams meeting. Any questions can be asked via the chat box.