Making an academic poster for beginners

Introduction

Academic conferences often have poster sessions where researchers show their latest projects and studies through visual displays. It is important to know how to design a poster that clearly communicates the research without using too much text. Creating a good poster is more than just summarizing research on a large sheet of paper. Posters use a different way of communicating than academic papers. The graphics and text should work well together to clearly present the main points of the research and engage the audience.

Course information

ECTS: 1.5
Number of sessions: 2
Hours per session: 3 (session 1), 1,5 (session 2)

Aims and working method

In this two-session course, participants will learn how to turn a manuscript or paper into a poster. They will also learn about visual communication and how to conceptually design posters for conferences. The course includes lectures, hands-on assignments, and mini poster presentation to make the learning experience engaging and practical.

Target group

• This course is designed for PhD candidates with little to no experience in design or poster creation.
• It is suitable for beginners, so prior knowledge of visual design is not required.
• The primary focus is on helping PhD candidates prepare to present their work through a poster at a conference.

How to prepare

In order to actively participate in this course, you are expected to prepare:

• Have a paper or article you would like to turn into a poster. It could be your own paper or other papers.
• Bring a laptop in the first session. Ensure it is installed with MS PowerPoint at least. If you do not have access to a laptop, please include this in the comment section of the enrolment form.
• Print the assignment (poster) in A3 size and color mode for the session 2.