The course focuses on the first impression you create and what it means for establishing contact with the audience when giving a presentation. By clarifying your message and involving the audience, you increase your chances of getting your point across.

Students can expect to be challenged to contribute with their own experiences. Throughout the course, they will gain increased understanding and insight into what it takes to create a strong opening for a presentation.


This online workshop is free and open to all students of the FORTHEM Alliance - regardless of their study program or academic progress - and you can receive a certificate of participation upon request.

Lecturer:

Arne Martin Larsen holds a master’s degree in strategic communication. He works as a communications advisor in the executive staff at the University of Agder (UiA). He has a background as a teacher in TV journalism and conducts a number of courses in presentation skills and media training. At UiA, he is among other things responsible for Researchers Grand Prix – a competition for PhD candidates focused specifically on presentation. In 2023, Larsen presented the research competition for FORTHEM, and for the past two years the entire alliance has participated, hosting two international finals. Larsen has been responsible for coaching the candidates in both competitions.