Why do we have seminars?

Seminars are an important way of learning – by discussing and questioning issues, students can clarify their own ideas and also learn from each other.

The ability to articulate ideas is also an important life skill which will be required outside the academic world in the world of work, for interviews, consulting experts, getting and understanding advice and giving work presentations etc. Seminars give practice in these general skills and help students to develop confidence. They also underline the democratic nature of learning-everyone has the right to express their point of view and to comment.