Communication in scientific English
English Academic Skills programme for PhD candidates
As a PhD candidate, you are expected to follow certain courses and training programmes in the context of your training as a researcher. The communication courses and training programmes of the Language Centre will help you conduct your research and write your dissertation.
Academic Writing for PhD candidates and Research Master’s students
Would you like to know more about how to write an academic paper? Would you like to learn how to capture the correct tone and to express your ideas in a concise, nuanced manner? In our Academic Writing courses, you can learn to do that.
Beginners courses (PhD-1)
- Introduction to academic writing (PhD-1): online and on campus. Tutor: Gabriel Campbell
Advanced courses (PhD-2)
- Advanced Scientific Writing (PhD-2): online and on campus.
PhD Presentation Skills (Online and on campus)
This course will also cover presentation skills that are relevant in all contexts, whether face-to-face or online. This includes issues related to preparation, creating effective visual aids, audience awareness, delivery, structure, and handling Q&A sessions. This course, developed by the Language Centre, aims to support you in developing the particular skills needed to be a competent presenter in a digital environment.
Cambridge English Exam Preparation Courses
Would you like to improve your English for work or study purposes? And would you like to obtain an internationally recognised certificate that confirms your proficiency in English? Then you should consider taking one of our Cambridge English Main-suite courses.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (E-CAE)
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (E-CPE)
This CPE course provides the same benefits as the other CPE (both in-class and online) offered by the Language Centre in terms of course content and educational aims. The difference, however, is that it will be delivered using innovative online techniques associated with the flipped classroom.
Other English courses we offer. Are you looking for a course to become a more confident and fluent user of English? For more information go to ‘Effective Communication’.
