Event Calendar
Below you can find an overview of upcoming events from workshops, seminars, Summer Schools and more.
Upcoming Events
Successfully managing stress questions, IQ and logic tests in job interviews
Through this seminar participants learn how to behave in stress interviews. Using a change of perspective, they first receive concrete feedback on how their stress resilience is perceived.… Read more
Effective poster design and presentation
Workshop covering the key elements for effective poster design and presentation of the poster during a poster session. This workshop would be customised to those in attendance with all attendees… Read more
Die Freude am Forschen. Persönliche Produktivität mit mentaler Stabilität und Flexibilität im Promotionsprozess (zweitägig)
In der wissenschaftlichen Arbeit stehen wir als Forschende mit unserer persönlichen Produktivität vor täglichen Herausforderungen durch die Komplexität der Forschungsfelder, die Vielfalt an… Read more
Conference Presentation Training. Engaging the Listener in Your Talk (Two-day)
For young scientists, it is a regular and important task to present their work to others. At the same time, however, to persuasively communicate one’s ideas to colleagues or decision-making bodies is… Read more
Scientific Writing. What Makes a Good Paper and How to Write It (Two-day)
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career… Read more
Grant Proposal Development. How to Design and Communicate your Research Project Convincingly for Funding Bodies (Four-day)
Developing successful grant applications is an essential skill for a career in research. In this workshop you will learn tools and background information that, on the one hand, will help you to… Read more
Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Leadership [E-LEARNING]
A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of… Read more
Getting Published (E-Learning)
The course advises young scientists on how to publish the hard-won results of their research and to plan an appropriate publication strategy for their early academic career. The course will begin by… Read more
Conferences, Presenting and Networking. Communicating Your Research with Impact (E-Learning)
This course will help you to explore how you can communicate your work to a range of audiences using digital tools and innovative communication methods. It will also encourage you to reflect on how… Read more
Job Focus: From Research to Profession for Doctoral Researchers and Postdocs
This seminar is specifically designed for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Participants explore and shape their career perspectives based on their individual strengths, values, and ambitions.… Read more
Grundlagen des Projektmanagements (zweitägig)
Projektmanagement ist eine Schlüsselkompetenz – sowohl für zukünftige Aufgaben außerhalb der Wissenschaft, als auch für den Arbeitsalltag von Forschenden. Projekte gelingen, wenn fachliches Können mit… Read more
Successfully entering professional life after the doctorate: Strategic networking as access to the (hidden) job market
Focus: non-academic job market. After completing a doctorate or a postdoc position, many are faced with the challenge of starting a career outside the university. The question often arises: “What do I… Read more
Self-Management in your PhD-Process: Strengthening Resilience & Self-Care
Successfully navigating a PhD requires more than research skills — it demands focus, self-awareness, and the ability to cope with pressure and uncertainty. This interactive workshop helps you… Read more
Science Pitch & Storytelling 2026
Communicating is key! You are used to doing science talks at conferences. What if you could present the essence of your work to non-experts in only ninety seconds and convince them of the impact of… Read more
How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs
What are my unique abilities and interests critical in determining the right career path for me? Can I combine my ideas about a fulfilled life with a university career? How can I develop a strategy… Read more
Scientific Writing. What Makes a Good Paper and How to Write It (Two-day)
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career… Read more
Online Seminar Good Research Practice (incl. Generative AI) (Two-day)
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing… Read more
Strategies for a Successful Self and Time-Management (Two-day)
Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and… 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
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
Past Events
Projektmanagement in der Industrie
Ganz gleich, in welcher Branche Sie sich nach Ihrer Promotion etablieren: Ohne Projektmanagement geht es in der Regel nicht. Ob als Freiberufler oder als leitende Mitarbeiterin in großen Konzernen:… Read more
Workshop XPS 2025
The workshop mainly aims at researchers who (plan to) include X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy as characterization method in their studies. You will learn about the fundamentals, the potential and the… Read more
Workshop "Intercultural Training" 2025
To improve your communication skills in an international environmentwe offer the Workshop "Intercultural Training" at Ulm University on 7th November 2025 from 10am to 16:305pm. Please register by 21th… Read more
Zielgerichtet bewerben. Systematisch zum Erfolg im Bewerbungsprozess
Eine erfolgreiche Bewerbung ist mehr als nur eine Formalität – sie ist Ihre Visitenkarte auf dem Weg zu Ihrem nächsten Karriereschritt und Ihre Chance, sich selbst, Ihre Kompetenzen und Ihre Stärken… Read more
PhD/MD and Then?
Starting in science there exist a great variety of career possibilities nationally and internationally, at universities, research institutions, administrations, and political organizations up to a… Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof. Fabrice Odobel, University of Nantes
Prof. Fabrice Odobel, University of Nantes: "Photocatalysis with solar energy using semiconductors and molecules" Read more
Good Scientific Practice GSP 2025 F
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
Good Research Practice (incl. Generative AI)
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing… Read more
Public speaking – Kommunikation in öffentlichen Sprechsituationen
Erfolgreiche Wissenschaft entsteht nie im stillen Kämmerlein – und heute weniger denn je. Zusätzlich zu den „Klassikern“ wie Vorstellungsgespräch, Lehre, Vortrag und Konferenz können öffentliche… Read more
POLiS Seminar | PhD Presentations
In October, the POLiS Seminar will feature PhD talks. Read more
GDCh Seminar | Prof. Stephan Schunk, hte GmbH, BASF SE, Universität Leipzig
Prof. Stephan Schunk, hte GmbH, BASF SE, Universität Leipzig: "Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Applied for the Synthesis and Application of Advanced Materials" Read more
Industry Visit | InnovationLab Heidelberg
Would you like to experience real future technologies up close? Then come with us to the InnovationLab Heidelberg, a leading research and transfer platform for printed electronics, sustainable… Read more
Workshop Strategies for a Successful Self and Time-Management
Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and… Read more
Workshop "Voice and Language" 2025
To improve your skills in speaking in fornt of an audience we offer the Workshop "Voice and Language" at KIT on 10th October 2025 from 9am to 5pm. Please register by 14th September 2025. Read more
Getting Started. Die Promotion als Projekt
Der Weg zur Doktorarbeit steckt voller Herausforderungen. Doch wer sich von Anfang an eine kluge Herangehensweise überlegt, erreicht schneller seine Ziele und erhält bessere Ergebnisse. Der Workshop… Read more
Thesis Defence Training
The last big milestone in a PhD is the oral defense of the dissertation, which brings particular challenges in communication. This workshop is aimed at doctoral candidates, who want to engage in… Read more
Busting Jargon. Tactics for Comprehensible Communication in Science
As a scientist, you regularly communicate your expertise to various audiences – not only to people from within your scientific community but also to collaborators from different fields, grant bodies,… Read more
Workshop: Entrepreneurship for Researchers: A Workshop for curious PhDs and Postdocs
What if your PhD wasn't just preparing you to answer research questions—but to solve real-world problems? What if your expertise is exactly what the market needs? What if the entrepreneur has been… Read more
POLiS Seminar | Prof. Surendra Kumar Martha
Prof. Surendra Kumar Martha: Title of the talk will be: "All Carbon-Based 4.7 V Dual-ion Rechargeable Batteries". Read more
Präsentieren
Für Forschende wird es immer wichtiger, ihre Themen überzeugend und verständlich kommunizieren zu können und diese gut zu präsentieren. Häufig stehen ihnen dabei nur wenige Minuten zur Verfügung, wie… Read more