Event Calendar
Below you can find an overview of upcoming events from workshops, seminars, Summer Schools and more.
Upcoming Events
Strategien für ein gelungenes Selbst- und Zeitmanagement (dreitägig)
In Ihrem Alltag sind Sie vielfältigen beruflichen und privaten Anforderungen ausgesetzt, die zu Zeitdruck und Zeitnot führen können. Die vielfältigen Anforderungen im Wissenschaftsalltag wie Lehre,… Read more
Project Management for Research Projects (Two-day)
Research has always been project-focused. However, the increasing complexity of projects and project consortia means that old approaches are no longer enough. Modern project management allows you to… Read more
Kollegialer Austausch zu überfachlichen Herausforderungen während der Promotion
„Ich komme mit meiner Promotion nicht richtig voran.“ – „Mein/e Betreuer/in ist kaum erreichbar.“ Solche und ähnliche Fragen oder Schwierigkeiten können während der Promotion auftreten – egal ob man… Read more
How to Be More Employable in Industry
Despite world-class expertise in their field, many PhDs discover their CVs don't even make it past initial screening. The reality is stark: academic credentials alone rarely secure industry positions.… Read more
Working Smarter with AI. How LLMs can help you turning knowledge into action more effectively (Five-day)
With the rise of Generative AI chatbots, you can now apply advanced professional skills far more effectively than before. Techniques that once required long practice before they could be applied (e.g.… Read more
Successful Project Management - Fundamentals
Students who successfully passed this module • are familiar with a fundamental project management framework • are able to present a business case and initiate a corresponding project • are able to… Read more
Souverän auftreten, effektiv kommunizieren
Als Nachwuchsforschende wird von Ihnen in erster Linie erwartet, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zu befördern. Dabei ist es eine Sache, die Forschungsergebnisse mit dem nötigen fachlichen Handwerkszeug… Read more
Translating Research into Impact: Design Thinking & Systems Thinking for Scientists
Curious whether your research—or you—have entrepreneurial potential? Join our interactive PhD workshop led by YES-certified trainers Lena and Luisa and discover how to uncover the hidden impact of… Read more
Agile Project Management (One-day)
Agile project management allows running projects in changing and uncertain environments. Originally developed in the IT sector, agile project management is now widely used across various fields to… Read more
Visualizing Science (Two-day)
Scientific research is often difficult to comprehend for individuals both outside the respective discipline and academia in general, particularly if it is communicated solely in technical terms.… Read more
Getting Started. Managing Your Dissertation Project Successfully (Two-day)
Writing a doctoral thesis is very challenging. But if you take a smart approach early on, you are likely to reach your objectives faster and achieve superior results. This workshop focuses on the… Read more
Präsentieren (zweitägig)
„Facts tell, stories sell“. Die bloße Auflistung der eigenen Laborergebnisse mag für eine Publikation in Fachzeitschriften genügen. Wer aber einen nachhaltigen Eindruck hinterlassen will – sei es zum… Read more
Basics of Project Management (Three-day)
Project management is an essential competence for researchers. It supports the successful completion of complex tasks in everyday academic work and is equally relevant for future roles outside… Read more
Basics of Leadership 2026
As a young researcher, you often take on leadership tasks for the first time – in your current position or in the course of your next career step. Being new to a leadership role can be challenging in… Read more
After the Doctorate. Career Planning for Doctoral Researchers
Crafting Your Career Path – Finding the Job That Fits You! Are you immersed in your doctoral research but wondering what comes next? Questions like, "Should I stay in academia or explore opportunities… Read more
Storytelling-Principles for Scientists. Giving Your Arguments the Persuasive Edge
As a scientist, you are constantly competing for attention—whether you are presenting your research to the public, applying for funding, or positioning yourself for the next career step. In these… Read more
Handlungsspielräume entdecken. Stresskompetenz im Wissenschaftsalltag (zweitägig)
Stressmanagement ist heutzutage eine wichtige Kompetenz, um gesund und ausgeglichen die vielfältigen beruflichen und privaten Aufgaben und Anforderungen zu bewältigen. Gerade im Wissenschaftsalltag… Read more
The ABC of great international communication
How do we overcome the challenges of working internationally – language, culture and distance? The answer might be as simple as ABC. This interactive workshop uses the ABC model to enhance your… Read more
Thesis Defense Training (Two-day)
The oral defense of the dissertation marks the final milestone of a PhD and poses unique communication challenges. This workshop is designed for doctoral candidates who wish to prepare intensively for… Read more
From Postdoc to Professorship!/? Academic Career Options, Requirements, and Strategies for Your Next Steps (Two-day)
Academic careers are risky business: as a postdoc, you have to make wide-ranging decisions about how to develop your research and your career. This workshop will help you plan your next steps. Through… Read more
Past Events
Persönliche Standortbestimmung zur Karriereorientierung. Was kann ich und wo will ich hin? 2026
Im Rahmen einer persönlichen Standortbestimmung nehmen Sie sich Zeit, Ihre aktuelle berufliche und private Situation bewusst zu reflektieren. Sie befassen sich dabei mit Ihren persönlichen Zielen und… Read more
Scientific Writing. Improving Your Scientific Writing Skills in English (Two-day)
This workshop focuses on the language you use when writing scientific papers. Our aim is to improve your writing by talking about conventions in the field, producing your own texts and discussing… Read more
Workshop with individual Coaching - Career development with PhD
Pre-Modul: Teilnehmende reichen Lebenslauf bei der Trainerin ein, die diese prüft. Online-Modul (Virtual classroom) What are my strenghts and weaknesses? - Why self-analisis and planning? Who I… Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof . Vera Krewald, TU Darmstadt
Prof. Vera Krewald, TU Darmstadt: “Ab initio quantification of the nuclear dimensions for electron transfer and proton coupled electron transfer” Read more
Basiswissen BWL (zweitägig)
Betriebswirtschaftliches Verständnis und betriebswirtschaftliche Kompetenzen sind in vielen unterschiedlichen Bereichen des beruflichen Alltags immer häufiger erforderlich. Da das jeweilige… Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof. Nicolas Giuseppone, Institut Charles Sadron Strasbourg
Prof. Nicolas Giuseppone, Institut Charles Sadron Strasbourg: “Using artificial molecular motors to drive active systems” Read more
Microscopy and Image Analysis in Battery Research | ZEISS on your campus workshop
In collaboration with the Exzellenzcluster POLiS (Post Lithium Storage), ZEISS is pleased to host a workshop on microscopy and image analysis in battery research. Take the opportunity to explore a… Read more
HIU Seminar | Prof. Anass Benayad
Prof. Anass Benayad Hu from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT): “Contributions of Soft and Hard Photoemission Spectroscopy to the study of energy storage materials, challenges and… Read more
GDCh Seminar | Dr. Alexander Gmehling, Dottikon
Dr. Alexander Gmehling, Dottikon: JuWiChem-Vortrag: “Process Development and Production for the Pharma Market” Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof. Oliver Clemens, Universität Stuttgart
Prof. Oliver Clemens, Universität Stuttgart: “Fluorides meet Inorganic Materials Chemistry – New Functional Materials for Novel Applications" Read more
Workshop Introduction to Research Data Management 2025
The responsible and far-sighted handling of digital research data is becoming increasingly important. Management, storage, exchange and access to large amounts of data, including the corresponding… Read more
Personal Roadmap for Career Orientation. What Skills Do I Have and Where Do I Want to Go?
As part of a personal roadmap, you have the opportunity to consciously reflect on your current professional and private situation. You will look at your personal goals and wishes and derive concrete… Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof. Hans-Achim Wagenknecht, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Prof. Hans-Achim Wagenknecht, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT): “(Bio)Organic Chemistry with Light Nucleic Acids, Peptides and Photocatalysis" Read more
Making decisions under uncertainty
Often, you have to make decisions during your projects based on limited information and in situations of uncertainty. Whether it is about keeping or killing a project, or deciding on resources or… Read more
POLiS Seminar | Dr. Anna Windmüller
Dr. Anna Windmüller: Title of the talk will be: "Structural Deep-Dives into Active and Functional Materials for Sodium-Based Batteries". Read more
Workshop EIS 2025
This workshop is designed to provide a foundational understanding of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), with a focus on practical insights. Participants will learn: • Develop a basic… Read more
Good Scientific Practice GSP 2025 G
Plagiarism and falsification of data by researchers have been in the news repeatedly over recent years. The internet allows knowledge to become a mobile and easily re-packaged good. Even though… Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof. Ella Schmidt, Universität Bremen
Prof. Ella Schmidt, Universität Bremen: "Using single crystal diffuse scattering to identify structure property relationships in disordered crystalline materials" Read more
"Was kann ich? - Was will ich?" - Wege zur Profilschärfung und Karriereorientierung
Die eigenen Kompetenzen erkennen und beschreiben zu können, ist ein wichtiger Schritt im Prozess einer gelungenen Karriereentwicklung. Um herausfinden zu können, welche Karriereziele zu Ihnen passen,… Read more
HIU Seminar | Prof. Chi-Chang Hu
Prof. Chi-Chang Hu from the National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan: “Microstructure Designs of Hard Carbons to Promote the Lithium-ion Storage Capacity”. Read more