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Using your voice effectively for teaching, research and meetings

Audience: Academic staff, PG research, Professional staff, Research staff, Research supervisors

Date: Wednesday 24 February 2027

Times: 10.00 to 12.00

Programme: Academic Staff Development Programme

Key details: This course will include vocal exercise activities

Course information

Delivered by NHS Fife Speech and Language Therapy Service, this informative and practical workshop aims to increase professional users鈥� awareness and understanding of effective and efficient voice production to maintain healthy voice and reduce the risk of development of dysphonia (vocal impairment).

What participants have said about a previous version of this course:

  • It was very informative; I think it could be useful for all staff that lecture and present regularly.
  • For anyone interested in vocal production, this gives some interesting biological insight, and guidance on breathing.
  • Very helpful information and practical exercises that can be helpful.

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Aims and objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Have an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of effective and efficient voice production
  • Know the risk factors for developing vocal impairment
  • Be aware of signs of developing voice problems and when to seek help (when normal becomes abnormal)
  • Know how to reduce risk through application of vocal hygiene strategies and vocal warm-up techniques

Tutors

NHS Fife

Venue

Boardroom, Gateway


Course provider

OSDS
Email: osdscourses@st-andrews.ac.uk