The Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted the Ciceronius – 2025 public speaking competition!

The ability to express your thoughts skilfully and convincingly is an art that can have a significant impact on the audience. Mastery of public speaking is a key element in both personal and professional spheres, allowing you to establish communication links and broadcast your ideas effectively.

As part of the competition, the participants went through two stages aimed at evaluating their creative abilities and public speaking skills.

At the first stage, at the Self-Presentation contest, participants were provided with an opportunity to introduce themselves, their hobbies and life goals, as well as share their personal mottos. This stage allowed to identify the uniqueness of each participant and their ability to self-present.

The second stage, a speech on the theme "Belarus in my heart", required the participants to comprehend the cultural and historical heritage of the country deeply. This task contributed to the formation of the student’s sense of national identity and patriotism.

A separate task was provided for international students, aimed at presenting their homeland, traditions and customs. This stage allowed the participants to demonstrate their intercultural competence and the ability for interethnic dialogue.