Guide for presenters

Format and Timing

The colloquium talk should be 45 minutes in total.
Aim for about 35–40 minutes of presentation and 5–10 minutes for discussion.
Please keep track of time. Students and staff may need to leave for lectures right after.

The colloquium is part of the compulsory programme for Earth Science and Geography MSc students, who therefore form the core audience.
In addition, staff, PhD candidates, and postdocs from both geography and geology regularly attend.
Please give your talk in English, as the MSc programmes are taught in English and there are non-German-speaking students and staff in the audience.
Although most participants have a strong Earth science background, not everyone will be familiar with your specific research area. Please provide enough context for a broad academic audience.
Think of the event as an open academic lecture rather than a specialist seminar or conference presentation.

Please bring your own laptop. An HDMI cable is provided, but remember to bring an adapter if your device needs one.
Use a 16:9 slide ratio for the best display fit.
Text smaller than 12 pt can be hard to read from the back of the room.
Normal speaking volume works well in the room. If you prefer to use a microphone, let the organisers know in advance.