The course aims to broaden the scientific horizon of postgraduate students in the fields of physics via active participation on research and scientific seminars. This course is a scientific forum for postgraduate students to exchange research information and to discuss scientific problems.

The course is designed to develop the communication skills at presentation of research and scientific work. It provides the basic principles for: (i) effective abstract preparation; (ii) logically organized presentation of research work; (iii) development of efficient presentation techniques; and iv) active and adequate moderation of scientific discussions. It contributes to the systematic building of self-confidence and the rational and logical presentation of research results as well as the defense of the conclusions made.

The course comprises the teaching components in two sections that are focused on the effective communication of research objectives, methodology and results. It emphasizes the critical steps of abstract writing, research design, data analysis, and efficient redaction of conclusions. Considerable attention is also given to the ethical principles of research reporting and interaction, such as the proper citation of work by others.

Individual tasks are assessed continuously during individual seminars and recorded on cards supplied to students for this purpose. The record cards contain attendance information, active discussion and seminar presentation. The chairman of the seminar is an appointed student, who introduces the presentations and leads the discussion. Each student can present and chair a couple of seminars during the course. Each oral presentation is preceded by writing an abstract. Abstract improvement is advised by the chairman of the given seminar and then by the course leader prior to internet posting for public announcement. Presentation topics are based on the research areas of individual postgraduate students.

The students are required to attend a minimum of 16 seminars and 2 lectures. A total of 26 seminar attendances is completed by joining 8 additional seminars either organized by the department or prescribed by the supervisors.