BENY3001 Assistance in congress (0–2 cr)

Content

Tasks for congress assistants include preparing the event and materials, assistance in symposia, working at the info desk and cloak room as well as guiding the participants throughout the congress. The working language during the congress is English, but the assistant training and local organizing committee communication will be done in Finnish. After the congress, assistants will write a short report of their experiences during the event.

Completion methods

To finish the course, assistants need to participate in the orientation training, help as congress assistants during congress and write a report (minimum 2 pages) of their experiences as congress assistants.

Get to know practical logistical planning and performance associated with academic congresses. Develop communication, time management and problem-solving skills.