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BBC news journalist and presenter, Ros Atkins, reveals his secrets of what makes a good explanation.

Drawing on many years of experience in news reporting for the BBC, Ros Atkins discusses his recent book 'The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence'.

Explaining yourself – identifying and communicating what we want to say – is an art. From his straight-talking 'Ros Atkins On…' explainer videos to his new Radio 4 weekly programme, The Media Show, Ros discusses what it takes to present complex stories with clarity and impact.

Whether you are a student facing an essay crisis, a professor writing a new lecture, or a graduate preparing for your first job interview, this event will interest anyone hoping to sharpen their communication skills.

Ros will be joined in conversation with writer, broadcaster and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Intellectual History at the University of Sussex Dr Joanne Paul.

“To watch an Atkins report is akin to observing a watchmaker assemble the inner workings of a timepiece – there’s precision, deftness and a calming expertise.” The Times

This event will be followed by a book signing.