The Mastering Professional Presentation Skills Workshop, an annual training initiative organised by the Department of Social Sciences, School of Psychology and Social Sciences (SOPSS), IMU, was successfully conducted for the newly appointed Student Ambassadors on 19 July 2025. This year’s workshop session was facilitated by Dr Thulasimani Munohsamy and Dr Arlini Alias, and welcomed 21 enthusiastic participants, guided by Ms Nur Attikah Shuada Binti Abdullah from IMU Student Services.

The one-day workshop was designed with a clear objective: to enhance students’ confidence, creativity, and communication skills through structured individual and group presentations. These skills are not only essential for their roles as Student Ambassadors but also crucial qualities for future health professionals.

The workshop encouraged participants to explore creativity and confidence through speech and presentation. It included:

• Individual and group presentations on diverse themes.
• Activities fostering idea sharing, critical discussion, and negotiation.
• Guided practice to strengthen imagination, expressive ability, and professional communication.

The practical approach provided a safe and engaging environment for students to practise and polish their oratory skills while working closely with peers.

Feedback from participants reflected the workshop’s strong impact:

• “It was a very insightful session! I not only learned presentation tips but also got to know my fellow Student Ambassadors better.”
• “Really good workshop. It made me realise what I need to polish in terms of oratory skills.”
• “This was an engaging session with a lot of activities to do.”
• “Excellent. Engaging and informative.”

Through this workshop, the newly appointed Student Ambassadors not only honed their presentation skills but also strengthened their leadership qualities, teamwork, and confidence, empowering them to represent IMU with professionalism and excellence in the years to come.

The Mastering Professional Presentation Skills Workshop continues to be a key initiative in nurturing students who will not only speak well but also lead well, qualities that define future-ready graduates.

Prepared by Dr Thulasimani Munohsamy (SOPSS)