Event Calendar
Below you can find an overview of upcoming events from workshops, seminars, Summer Schools and more.
Upcoming Events
Starting your PhD: Expectations – Preparation – Orientation
Are you at the beginning of your PhD and want to get off to a well organized and confident start? This workshop offers you a clear perspective on what to expect during your doctoral journey, helping… 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
Workshop Projektmanagement in der Industrie (zweitägig)
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
Scientist Need More! Next Level Scientific Writing using AI Assistants 2026
This interactive workshop introduces researchers to the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs) in scientific writing. Participants will learn how to leverage LLM assistants to… Read more
Past Events
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
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