Early career representative column: How to give a great talk

Presentations at conferences play an essential role in the dissemination of new ideas, and are often triggers for fruitful discussions between scientists. However, giving an effective oral presentation is not easy. We can probably all remember how we felt when we stepped on the stage in front of a room full of people for the first time. Even the early-career researchers reading this column have likely already seen some of the good, the bad, and the ugly of delivering a scientific presentation. A contribution from a seasoned presenter was therefore high on the wish-list for this column. I am very grateful to Chat Hull for his very nice and lively contribution on this subject. Chat covers many aspects of preparing for and giving a scientific presentation for a range of audiences. Some of these aspects even have value for experienced academics, so I encourage everyone to take a look.