Students at a poster event

Build your confidence and hone the essential skills you need to find your voice and participate fully in college life. 

Join us for one, two or all of the following sessions. Add the event(s) you wish to attend to your calendar!

19 Jan 

Participate with confidence 1: Networking 

By the end of this session, you will know more about and have practised:  

  • introducing yourself to others at conferences and workshops  

  • strategies for starting and ending conversations and repairing breakdowns  

  • accessing CfAE’s wider provision 

26 Jan 

Participate with confidence 2: Stand up and speak 

By the end of this session, you will know more about and have practised:  

  • strategies to ground yourself and manage nerves  

  • controlling and using your voice confidently and with authority  

  • effective ways of maintaining the flow of information  

  • accessing the CfAE’s wider provision 

2 Feb 

Participate with confidence 3: Discussion 

By the end of this session, you will know more about and have practised:  

  • participating in different types of group work/discussions in this academic setting  

  • employing active listening strategies to respond appropriately, build knowledge and build a culture of trust   

  • developing strategies to achieve greater participation – finding your voice!  

  • accessing the CfAE’s wider provision  

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