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Designing Academic Posters with Canva | TUS Athlone

  • X203 TUS Athlone Engineering Department Athlone, WH, N37 HD68 Ireland (map)

Your research deserves to be seen.

Learn how to create eye-catching academic posters, even with no design experience.

In this half-day, hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the process of creating clear, professional, and visually engaging academic posters for conferences. Using Canva, you’ll learn practical design skills, discover how to communicate your research effectively, and pick up tips to avoid common poster pitfalls.

You’ll also earn an Informed Learning Digital Badge in Canva Poster Design, a shareable credential you can add to your LinkedIn profile, CV, or e-portfolio to highlight your new skills.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants to allow for individual feedback and support. It’s designed for total beginners, so no previous design experience is needed.

🧠 You’ll Learn

  • How to design clear, professional posters using Canva

  • Simple design principles for layout, colour, and typography

  • How to turn complex research into a visual story

  • Tips for avoiding common poster pitfalls

  • Practical advice for printing and presenting your poster with confidence

👩‍🎓 Who It’s For

This workshop is designed for PhD and postgraduate students who want to share their research through effective, professional poster design. Whether you’re preparing for your first conference or looking to improve your design skills, this session will give you the tools and confidence to make your work stand out.

📆 Register Now

Fill in the form below to register for the workshop. This workshop is provided at no cost to participants.

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You will receive an email after registration with all the details you need to know for the day. If you have any questions, please contact clare@informedlearning.ie and I will be happy to help you.

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