The CRC 1660 will be hosting a fascinating workshop with Stefan Verra, one of the most sought-after body language experts in Europe.
"We decide in the first few moments whether a person appears competent, likeable and trustworthy (...). Out of evolutionary necessity, the brain makes this decision much more quickly based on our body language. It is therefore the messenger of our inner values."
(Source: Stefan Verra)
This workshop with Stefan Verra explores how gestures, posture, facial expressions, and other non-verbal signals influence communication and interpersonal interactions. Participants will reflect on their own body language and learn how it can affect those around them. Furthermore, the workshop will address gender-related differences in body language and how certain gestures, postures, or expressions may be perceived differently. The workshop aims to help participants avoid misunderstandings and communicate more effectively by becoming more aware of these nuances.
Speaker: Stefan Verra
Date: 17 November 2026
Time: 9:00 – 16:00
Venue: HIM Building, Lecture Hall
The workshop is open to PhD students and young researchers from across the Mainz physics community.
For additional information, please visit the speaker's website: www.stefanverra.com