SWiFT Improv Course (6 weekly sessions from 19 August)
Practical skills for study, research and life…
Whether you’re giving presentations, collaborating in the lab, preparing for interviews, working in teams or simply looking to build confidence and resilience, these sessions are for you…
SWiFT Improv – 6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday 19 August (And no—this definitely isn’t an acting course!)
Say “yes, and…” to building confidence, flexibility and focus in a fun, supportive environment. Applied improvisation develops the confidence, communication, creativity and adaptability needed to thrive at university—helping you think on your feet, work effectively with others and respond positively to the unexpected.
You’ll also develop executive skills that support academic success, including:
- Sustaining attention
- Working memory
- Inhibition response
- Flexibility
- Time management
Practicing applied improvisation can:
- Foster collaboration
- Build confidence
- Improve wellbeing
- Give your brain a break and enhance creativity
What you will learn:
- Why improvisation is increasingly used in science, healthcare, engineering and education
- Positive impacts of improv on everyday life and in the lab
- The communication and collaboration skills used by experienced improvisers
What you will do:
- Try out some short-form improv games in a safe space
- Laugh, and have fun
- Celebrate mistakes and risks, seeing them as opportunities for creativity
No scripts. No acting experience. No pressure. Just practical skills, laughter and a supportive group.
Contact, Emma Morrison e.morrison@imperial.ac.uk to book your place on the waiting list.
Evidence-informed: Research suggests applied improvisation can enhance confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity and psychological wellbeing.