Unser Qualifizierungsprogramm

Register by 12.09.2026; 23:55 CET

22.09.2026, 9:00-15:00, online - Dr. Markus Burger

Target Group

• Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates
• Postdoctoral Researchers

 
Objectives
Create slides for your own research project
The goal of this training is to prepare and develop self-explanatory slides for your own research project, e.g. for a conference, a project meeting or your thesis defense.

Content
Learn the theory of concise and easy-to-understand slides
This training teaches the theory and practice of concise and easy-to-understand slides and stories that make you stand out. Importantly, you will apply all theoretical techniques to your very own research project. Ultimately, you will gain a complete draft of your own next presentation.

Methods
Apply everything to your own example

• Focus: Many practical exercises with your own research project
• Feedback: Before the training, you can optionally submit a sample presentation to the trainer and he will prepare written, individual feedback for you

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

If you do not have a login-ID, you can create a new account by clicking on "Neues Benutzerkonto registrieren" at the bottom left of the login page, by providing any email address.

Workshop Link

Register by 21.09.2026; 23:55 CET

01.10.2026, 9:00-17:00, online - Dr. Philipp Mayer

Target Group

• Advanced Doctoral Candidates of the Natural and Life Sciences

 Objectives

• to understand the publication process in peer-reviewed journals
• to know ethical standards and legal regulations
• to develop individual publishing strategies

Content

• the peer review system: stakeholders, processes, benefits, criticism
• ­criteria for journal selection (e.g. journal reputation, decision time, rejection rate)
• ­publishing in open access journals
• ­how to write a cover letter
• ­what editors want
• ­what reviewers do
• ­how to respond to editors’ and reviewers’ comments
• ­what to do in case of rejection
• ­authorship ­
• ethical obligations
• ­copyright issues

Methods
Short lectures provide information and tips; extended exercises help to develop individual strategies. Participants gather and share experiences. They progress during the workshop with their own PhD projects.

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

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Workshop Link

Register by 25.09.2026; 23:55 CET

05.-06.10.2026, 9:00-17:00 Uhr, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Dr. Christine Kohistani

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
- Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
- Advanced Doctoral Candidates

Objectives
- Clarifying of general frameworks in a defense
- Preparation of the examination process
- Development of preparation and coping strategies

Content
Awareness-rising for formalities and deadlines
- Formal procedures and regulations
- Do’s and Don’ts in oral Ph.D. examinations
- Training units for preparation of the talk and the defense
- Coping strategies with unexpected or difficult questions
 
Methods
- Knowledge Transfer
- Groupwork
- Coaching
- Video-Recordings

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

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Workshop Link

Anmeldung bis 27.09.2026; 23:55 CET

07.+09.10.2026, 9:00-17:00 Uhr, Seminarraum 301, Lothar-Meyer-Bau, Dr. Tilman Gocht

Zielgruppe

• Promovierende zu Beginn der Promotion
• Promovierende in der Forschungsphase
• Promovierende in der Abschlussphase

Ziele

Vertiefung der eigenen wissenschaftlichen Arbeitsthemen.

Inhalte

Wir nähern uns (schau-)spielerisch den wissenschaftlichen Themen der Kurs-Teilnehmer:innen an und erarbeiten kurze Szenen, welche die wissenschaftlichen Themen darstellen.

Methoden

Wir arbeiten mit Methoden des Improvisationstheaters und des Theaters der Unterdrückten (Statuentheater, Forumtheater; nach Augusto Boal).

Anmeldung

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Workshop Link

Register by 04.10.2026; 23:55 CET

Start: 14.10.2026; Webinars: 21. + 28.10.2026, 15:00-17:00, online - Dipl. Biol. Gisela Bauer-Haffter, Dr. Martina Bross, Dr. Tanja Rieß

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates from Medicine and the Life Sciences

This online course consists of two webinars and material participants have to work on in their own time. The course starts 1 week before the first webinar. During that week, participants work on the first set of online assignments. Please note that all assignments and tasks will have to be completed in that week in order to be able to participate in the webinars. There will be additional online assignments to complete in the week between the two webinars as well.

In this interactive workshop you will learn about:

• general principles of good scientific practice
• work on and reflect guidelines for good scientific practice and regulations at our University
• historic cases of scientific misconduct (to provide some context)
• scientific misconduct, your personal "no-gos" and values in science,
• data documentation
• how authorship should be defined

 
In addition we will discuss:

• special pitfalls during different stages of your PhD research and where and how you can find support during your PhD time
• your personal experiences, questions and doubts

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

If you do not have a login-ID, you can create a new account by clicking on "Neues Benutzerkonto registrieren" at the bottom left of the login page, by providing any email address.

Workshop Link

Register by 09.11.2026; 23:55 CET

19.11.2026, 9:00-12:30 Uhr, online - Dr. Philipp Mayer

Target Group

• Doctoral Candidates of the Natural and Life Sciences in their Research Phase
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates of the Natural and Life Sciences

Objectives
The objectives of this workshop are to answer three questions:

• What are characteristics of high-quality grant proposals?
• What are appropriate section structures for proposals?
• Which techniques and materials facilitate the preparation of proposals?

Content

• Refining research ideas, choosing and narrowing research topics
• Section structure of proposals: problem statement, aims and objectives, methodology, etc.
• Differences between proposal writing and paper writing
• Characteristics of high-quality proposals: clarity, correctness, consistency, conciseness, confidence

Methods
The workshop includes lectures and exercises. In the exercises, participants analyse sample proposals and draft components of their own proposals.

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

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Workshop Link

Register by 15.11.2026; 23:55 CET

Start: 25.11.2026; Webinars: 02. + 09.12.2026, 15:00-17:00, online - Dipl. Biol. Gisela Bauer-Haffter, Dr. Martina Bross, Dr. Tanja Rieß

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates from Medicine and the Life Sciences

This online course consists of two webinars and material participants have to work on in their own time. The course starts 1 week before the first webinar. During that week, participants work on the first set of online assignments. Please note that all assignments and tasks will have to be completed in that week in order to be able to participate in the webinars. There will be additional online assignments to complete in the week between the two webinars as well.

In this interactive workshop you will learn about:

• general principles of good scientific practice
• work on and reflect guidelines for good scientific practice and regulations at our University
• historic cases of scientific misconduct (to provide some context)
• scientific misconduct, your personal "no-gos" and values in science,
• data documentation
• how authorship should be defined

 
In addition we will discuss:

• special pitfalls during different stages of your PhD research and where and how you can find support during your PhD time
• your personal experiences, questions and doubts

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

If you do not have a login-ID, you can create a new account by clicking on "Neues Benutzerkonto registrieren" at the bottom left of the login page, by providing any email address.

Workshop Link

Register by 24.11.2026; 23:55 Uhr

• Doctoral Candidates in the research phase of the Natural & Life Sciences, incl. medicine
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates of the Natural & Life Sciences, incl. medicine

Objectives

This writing workshop has three objectives. Participants
(1) learn how to structure sections and paragraphs of research articles,
(2) know characteristics of clear research articles, and
(3) apply effective techniques for quality improvement.

Content

• types of research articles
• clarity of research articles
• paragraphs as building blocks
• paragraph structure of introduction, material and methods, results, discussion
• sentence structures
• words to use, words to avoid
• techniques and software tools for quality improvement

 
Methods

Short lectures, exercises, and discussions alternate in this workshop. Every participant works on his or her research article project and develops an outline.

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

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Workshop Link

Register by 13.09.2026; 23:55 CET

• Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
• Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates
• Postdoctoral Researchers

Objectives

• identify own sources of stress and limiting beliefs
• develop and apply effective strategies and methods to reduce stress, regulate emotions and control negative thoughts in order to promote mental hygiene and emotional balance
• recognise and strengthen their individual strengths and emotional resources and develop a growth mindset in order to achieve personal and professional goals

Content

• Stress management and self-regulation
  • Identification of personal sources of stress and their effects
  • Techniques for immediate stress reduction and promotion of self-regulation
• Analysing and improving inner beliefs and self-image
  • Analysing and reflecting on personal beliefs and their influence on stress management
  • Recognising and overcoming self-sabotage patterns
  • Strengthening positive beliefs and self-image
• Strengthening emotional and mental resources
  • Developing emotional intelligence and practical applications to promote a growth mindset
  • Strengthening mental resilience through visualisation exercises
• Reflecting on personal motivation and successes
  • Analysing personal motives and values
  • Reflection on individual strengths, successes and personal growth
  • Development of concrete implementation strategies for everyday life
      

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

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Workshop Link

Register by 18.09.2026; 23:55 CET

• Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
• Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates
• Postdoctoral Researchers

Objectives
The goal of this compact seminar is to learn various techniques that will enable a noticeably faster and more effective reading speed.

Content
You will do exercises for fast and disciplined eye movements, you will test verified learning procedures and reading techniques and last but not least, we will discuss topics such as reading motivation and memorizing skills. In addition, we will do specific exercises to improve your concentration skills and increase your technical vocabulary. Hopefully, by the end of this seminar, you will enjoy reading even more.
  

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

If you do not have a login-ID, you can create a new account by clicking on "Neues Benutzerkonto registrieren" at the bottom left of the login page, by providing any email address.

Workshop Link

Anmeldung bis 02.10.2026; 23:55 Uhr

12.-13.10.2026, 9:00-12:30 Uhr, online - Dr. Dirk Hausen

Zielgruppe
Das Training richtet sich an Promovierende, die ihren Umgang mit Stress im Alltag verbessern möchten.

Ziele

• Kennenlernen verschiedener Strategien zum besseren Umgang mit Stress
• Optimierung von Lampenfieber
• Verbesserung der nonverbalen Präsenz
• Erlernen einfacher Entspannungsübungen

Inhalte
Die Fähigkeit, gut mit Stress umgehen zu können, stellt eine Schlüsselkompetenz auf dem Weg zum erfolgreichen Abschluss der Promotion und darüber hinaus dar. Im Kurs lernen Sie, diese Fähigkeit systematisch zu stärken und weiterzuentwickeln: einerseits durch den besseren Umgang mit inneren und äußeren Stressauslösern, andererseits durch die Stärkung Ihrer persönlichen Ressourcen.

• Instrumentelles Stressmanagement („Ich gerate in Stress, wenn…“)
• Kognitives Stressmanagement („Ich mache mir selbst Stress, indem…“)
• Palliativ-regeneratives Stressmanagement („Wenn ich in Stress gerate, dann…“)

Methoden

• Wechsel aus Input und Eigentätigkeit der Teilnehmer (Einzel-, Partner- und Gruppenarbeit).

Anmeldung

Für die Anmeldung an unseren Veranstaltungen ist es notwendig, dass Sie auf unserer ILIAS-Plattform registriert sind.

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Zur Veranstaltung

Register by 25.10.2026; 23:55 CET

05.-06.11.2026, 9:00-17:00, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Dr. Sara Rogalski

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
- Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
- Advanced Doctoral Candidates
- Postdoctoral Researchers

Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Content

Doing research means juggling long-term projects and daily demands, and both require structure. This workshop helps early career researchers create clarity and focus in their academic work by learning how to organize their projects and manage their workdays more intentionally. Participants will explore practical tools for structuring complex research goals, building realistic timelines, and planning focused work sessions that protect their attention.

You will also design a personal organization system that supports prioritization, balance, and sustainable productivity in the academic environment.    

Methods

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

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Workshop Link

Register by 04.10.2026; 23:55 CET

14.+15.10.2026 + 04.11.2026 14.10.2026, 9:00-16:00 / 15.10.2026, 9:00-12:00 / 04.11.2026, 8:00-16:00, online - Katja Wolter

Target Group

• Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
• Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates
• Postdoctoral Researchers

Objectives

• Understand how to become visible as an expert in your field.
• Identify and utilize relevant digital networks for career advancement to connect with the right audience.
• Gain practical insights into how LinkedIn and ResearchGate function.
• Develop strategic keywords to boost your online presence as a scientific expert.
• Use digital platforms effectively to build your reputation and professional recognition.

Content

• How do I become visible as an expert in my field? 
• What relevant digital networks can I use? 
• Who and what can I reach via the different social media channels? 
• How do the platforms LinkedIn and ReserachGate work?
• Which keywords are important to me and how do I develop them in order to be visible as a scientific expert? 
• How can I use these platforms to increase my reputation and general visibility?

 
Methods

Continuous alternation between theory and practice. Complementary case studies from science and business. The fundamentals are enriched through self-reflection exercises, group work, and the application of methods in teams.

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

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Workshop Link

Anmeldung bis 12.10.2026; 23:55 Uhr

22.-23.10.2026, 9:00-13:00 Uhr, online - Evelyn Hochheim

Zielgruppe
- Promovierende in der Abschlussphase
- Postdocs / Promovierte WissenschaftlerInnen (i.d.R. 1-2 Jahre nach der Promotion)

Ziele

• Die Teilnehmenden sind in der Lage Anschreiben und Lebenslauf zu erstellen bzw. bereits existierende Unterlagen weiterzuentwickeln.
• Sie wissen, über welche Kompetenzen, Erfahrungen und Stärken sie verfügen und können diese angemessen und authentisch formulieren. Dabei berücksichtigen sie sowohl Fach- als auch Methoden-, Sozial- und persönliche Kompetenzen.
• Die Teilnehmenden beziehen bei der Erstellung und Überarbeitung ihrer Bewerbungsunterlagen die Perspektive potenzieller ArbeitgeberInnen ein.
• Sie kennen die formalen und inhaltlichen Anforderungen, die bei der Erstellung von Bewerbungsunterlagen zu berücksichtigen sind.

Inhalte

• Zahlen und Fakten zum Berufseinstieg Promovierter
• Übungen zur Identifikation von Erfahrungen und Fähigkeiten
• Kommunikation des eigenen Profils im Bewerbungsprozess
• Bestandteile und Übermittlungswege der schriftlichen Bewerbung
• Anschreiben
• Lebenslauf

Eine überzeugende schriftliche Bewerbung erhöht Ihre Chancen auf ein Vorstellungsgespräch und kann damit Ihre Eintrittskarte in den Arbeitsmarkt sein. In diesem Workshop erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen optimal zusammenstellen. Anhand guter und weniger gelungener Beispiele arbeiten wir heraus, worauf es bei Aufbau und Formulierung von Anschreiben und Lebenslauf ankommt.
Um sich potenziellen ArbeitgeberInnen gut präsentieren zu können, müssen Sie zunächst selbst Ihre Potenziale kennen. Ein zusätzlicher Übungsteil gibt Ihnen deshalb Impulse zur Analyse Ihrer Kompetenzen und Fähigkeiten. Anschließend lernen Sie Strategien kennen, Ihre Stärken im Bewerbungsverfahren zu kommunizieren.
 
Methoden
Impulsvortrag, Einzelarbeit, Arbeit in Kleingruppen, Gruppengespräch

Anmeldung

Für die Anmeldung an unseren Veranstaltungen ist es notwendig, dass Sie auf unserer ILIAS-Plattform registriert sind.

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Zur Veranstaltung

Register by 16.11.2026; 23:55 CET

26.-27.11.2026, 9:00-17:00 Uhr, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Erika Magyarosi

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates and Postdoctoral Researchers of all disciplines

Objectives
Are you a PhD student who feels uncertain about your career options after graduation? This career workshop is designed to help you explore and identify potential career paths that align with your skills, interests, and values. Join us to gain clarity on your professional direction and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.

Content
In this workshop you will get to know a wide range of career opportunities that help you expand your professional perspectives.
Through practical exercises and self-reflection, you will be able to better define your strengths and potential and integrate them into a professional perspective. We will show you which fields of work are available to you on the job market and what preparations you need to make to reach your dream job.
In addition, we offer a short but efficient professional feedback on your application documents and the opportunity to form Mastermind groups to further network and increase your career opportunities.

Methods
Input, self reflection, group discussion

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

If you do not have a login-ID, you can create a new account by clicking on "Neues Benutzerkonto registrieren" at the bottom left of the login page, by providing any email address.

Zur Veranstaltung

Register by 21.11.2026; 23:55 CET

01.-02.12.2026, 9:30-17:30 Uhr, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Yvonne Brockhaus

Target Group
- International Doctoral Researchers
- International Postdoctoral Researchers
- This workshop is open, too, to spouses of doctoral and postdoctoral candidates

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

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Workshop Link

Anmeldung bis 05.12.2026; 23:55 Uhr

Die Teilnehmer*innen wissen, was sie in einem Vorstellungsgespräch erwartet und können sich darauf zielgerichtet vorbereiten.

Inhalte

• Aufbau Vorstellungsgespräche
• Vorbereitung der Selbstpräsentation
• Typische Fragen im Vorstellungsgespräch und passende Antworten
• Verbotene Fragen
• Die Gehaltsverhandlung
• Nachbereitung des Vorstellungsgesprächs
• Training einzelner Phasen 
   

Methoden
Impulsvorträge in der gesamten Gruppe
Training in Kleingruppen

Anmeldung

Für die Anmeldung an unseren Veranstaltungen ist es notwendig, dass Sie auf unserer ILIAS-Plattform registriert sind.

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Zur Veranstaltung

Zielgruppe

• Promovierende und promovierte WissenschaftlerInnen, die aktuell in der Lehre tätig sind
• Promovierende und promovierte WissenschaftlerInnen, die in den nächsten 6 Monaten Aufgaben in der Lehre übernehmen werden

Bitte beachten

• Melden Sie sich direkt über die Seiten der Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik an.
• Es gelten die aktuell gültigen Anmelde und Teilnahmebedingungen der Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik.

Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik
Bitte informieren Sie sich auf den Webseiten der Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik der Universität über aktuelle Veranstaltungen.

Sollten Sie einmal ein Thema vermissen, können Sie uns gerne kontaktieren - wir kooperieren mit der Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik und geben Ihre Vorschläge gerne weiter.

Register by 5.10.2026; 23:55 CET

13.10.2026, 09:00-16:00, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Alan Fortuna

Target Group

• Advanced Postdoctoral Researchers

Content
Negotiation is a core professional skill in academic and research careers. Postdoctoral researchers regularly negotiate project roles, resources, timelines, authorship, teaching responsibilities, and career-related conditions. This one-day seminar provides a structured and practically oriented introduction to negotiation strategies tailored to academic contexts. Building on established negotiation theory, participants will learn how to prepare negotiations effectively, structure conversations clearly, and apply cooperative as well as competitive strategies in a purposeful and situation-appropriate manner. Through concise theoretical inputs, applied exercises, and role-based simulations, participants will strengthen their ability to negotiate confidently, communicate their interests clearly, and transfer negotiation strategies directly to their own professional contexts.

Core topics 

• Strategic preparation of negotiations in academic and research settings
• Clarifying goals, interests, and negotiation scope
• Win–win and win–lose strategies and their appropriate use
• Effective argumentation and communication in expert contexts
• Dealing constructively with challenging negotiation situations
• Practice-oriented exercises and role-based simulations
• Brief presentations
• Discussions in (small) groups
• Resource oriented coaching exercises

Methods

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

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Workshop Link

Register by 18.10.2026; 23:55 CET

26.10.2026 09:00-17:00 and 27.10.2026 09:00-13:00, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Matthias Merkelbach

Target Group

• Postdoctoral Researchers responsible for a team (or going to take responsibility in the months coming)

Objectives

In order to master the leadership role while keeping track of creative research projects, for postdocs it is helpful to get familiar with basic tasks and tools of management and leadership in a scientific surrounding. The workshop supports the participants to handle responsibilities by reflecting on their own experience of leadership and broaden their knowledge of useful management and leadership tools.

Content
• Leadership and management in a scientific surrounding
• Leadership tools and activities
• Organizing the supervision of PhD candidates
• Common conflicts arising during supervision
• Communication: difficult conversations
• Conditions for a motivational environment
• Exchange of good practice among the participants

Methods

• Brief presentations
• Discussions in (small) groups

• Resource oriented coaching exercises

   

Registration

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Register by 26.10.2026 23:55 CET 

03.11.2026, 09:00-16:00 + 24.11.2026 09:00-13.30,  Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Erika Magyarosi

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers of all disciplines

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of conflict, its causes, and the various forms it can take in different settings. Participants will learn and practice a range of communication techniques and strategies tailored specifically for managing conflicts constructively. They will enhance their abilities to express themselves clearly, actively listen, and empathize with others during challenging situations. Furthermore, participants will learn how to recognize and manage their emotions, as well as empathize with the emotions of others.

Content

• Definition and types of conflicts
• Common causes and triggers of conflicts
• The stages of conflict escalation
• Case studies and real-life examples to analyze conflicts
• Active listening techniques to enhance understanding
• Win-win negotiation strategies

Methods

Trainer Input, role playing, discussions. 

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Workshop Link

Register by 05.11.26; 23:55 CET

13.11.2026, 09:00-16:00 , online - Dr. Annika Bartsch

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers, who have leadership responsibilities or who will take on leadership responsibiities within the next 6 months

Objectives

Participants know and are able to:

- Develop their supervision concept
- Define their expectations of the supervision process, competencies of doctoral researchers, and how collaboration should be done
- Develop a fruitful and positive way of communication by using different means and situations
- Create a good structured approach to do onboarding and to support learning processes of PhD-students

Content

Part 1 How to structure supervision - developing and reflecting on one's own supervision concept

- What is good supervision of doctoral researchers?
-The doctorate as a learning process - making the learning process visible and structuring it
- How do I want to supervise? Clarify your own expectations and include them in the process.
- Closeness and distance, support and personal responsibility: reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of different supervision concepts.
- How to recruit and select doctoral candidates on the basis of one's own expectations.

Part 2 Supervision practice - from the supervision agreement to feedback and conflict resolution

- Starting point: joint clarification of expectations
- The supervision agreement as a way of clarifying expectations
- Onboarding and development of collaboration
- Giving feedback and doing fruitful meetings
- Dealing well with conflicts and motivation problems
- How to support doctoral researchers to finish their dissertation?

Methods
short talks, exchange of experiences, joint development of solutions, shor role plays

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Workshop Link

Anmeldung bis 08.11.2026; 23:55 Uhr

16.11.2026, 9:00-17:00 Uhr, + 17.11.2025, 9:00-13:00 Uhr, Ort: Seminarraum 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Dr. Matthias Merkelbach

Bitte beachten: Dieser Kurs ist Teil des Zertifikatsprogramms Wissenschaftsmanagement. Teilnehmende des Zertifikatsprogramms werden vorrangig zugelassen. Verbleibende Plätze werden an andere Teilnehmende vergeben.

Zielgruppe
Doktorand*innen und Postdocs in interdisziplinären/internationalen Forschungsgruppen 

Inhalte

Regeln der Zusammenarbeit in interdisziplinären und internationalen Teams 
Herausforderungen und Konflikte in internationaler u. interdisziplinärer Kooperation 
Kulturprägungen und interkulturelle Sensibilität 
Grundlagen konstruktiver und zielgerichteter Gesprächsführung 
Konfliktmanagement: Strategien zwecks Klärung von Unstimmigkeiten 
Bewusstsein über die eigene Rolle im Team

Methoden

Kurzvorträge 
Erfahrungsaustausch u. Diskussionen 
Kollegiale Beratung, Bearbeitung von Fallbeispielen
Einzel- und Gruppenübungen, Rollenspiele 
Feedback 

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Workshop Link

Register by 06.09.2026; 23:55 CET

14.09.+21.09.2026, 08:30-13:00 both days, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Michael Pelzer

Please note: This course is part of the Certificate Program Science Communication. Participants of the certificate program will be admitted on a priority basis. Any remaining places will be allocated to other participants.

Target Group

• Postdoctoral Researchers

Objectives

• Introduce researchers to core aspects and basic strategies of visual science communication
• Foster the active development of visual communication skills
• Convey creative techniques and design principles
• Encourage practical application of visualization skills

Content
Visualizations and infographics are an important part of scientific papers, posters, and talks: well-made graphical elements can help to bring the core message of papers across, summarize complex research results in effective and easily intelligible ways or kindle the interest and attention of a wider public.
This interactive workshop supports participants in gaining a better understanding of visual science communication and guides them to improve their visual communication skills. The workshop conveys creative techniques and design strategies that help to generate clear and effective graphical illustrations of scientific concepts and ideas. Working together on concrete examples, participants will be invited to practically apply their new skills to develop a visualization relating to their research.
For the time between the two main workshop sessions, participants will be given a hands-on task which invites them to individually apply what they have learned to their own research publications. Please make sure to have 2-3 hours available to work on this between our meetings.
 
Methods

• (interactive) inputs
• group discussions / peer feedback
• short presentations
• breakout sessions
• individual assignments

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Workshop Link

Register by 09.09.2026 23:55 CET

17.+18.09.2026 , 9:00-16:30 -both days, Venue: Lothar-Mayer-Bau, Seminar room 301- Dr. Vanessa Hilleringmann

Please note:
This course is intended for members of the Medical Faculty.
If you are not a member of the Medical Faculty, you will be placed on a waiting list when you register. If there are places left, these will be allocated to the postdocs on the waiting list.

Target Group

• Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
• Doctoral candidates in the research phase
• Advanced Doctoral Candidates
• Postdoctoral Researchers

Requirements

As there are only a limited number of places available, participation will be allocated on a competitive basis and we will ask you for documents once you have registered.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to manage their research projects more efficiently and effectively.

Content

In the dynamic field of scientific research, an effective project management is a crucial success factor. This course, "Scientific Research Management," is designed to equip PhD students and Postdocs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate and excel in research environments within the setting of a medical faculty.

Participants will explore a range of topics, including project planning and execution, resource management and team leadership. The course will also cover practical aspects and tools such as project plans, templates for an effective project controlling and some agile project management insights.

Through a combination of presentation, interactive group work, and case studies, attendees will learn:

- to set up a project with a project plan

- to control and manage the project process in the dimensions time, budget and quality

- to lead and motivate interdisciplinary research teams

- to involve stakeholders and manage project risks

- to communicate project results
 

Methods

Lecture, dialogue and discussions, group work and exercises, concrete case studies and examples.

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Workshop Link

Register by 30.09.2026; 23:55 CET

07.10., 09:00-15:00, + 08.10.2026, 09:00-13:00, Venue: Lothar-Mayer-Bau, Seminar room 246 (first floor) - Dr. Markus Gottschling

Please note: This workshop is part of the certificate program Science Communication. If you are interested, you can still sign up for it. We will put you on a waiting list. If places remain that are not taken by the participants in the certificate program we will allocated them on a first come, first served basis.

Target Group

Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs

Objectives

Participants will develop a concrete science communication project that they can independently implement after the workshop. Doing this, they will get to know and develop

• Creative techniques
• Project management
• Prototyping and implementation

Content

Step by step, participants will learn to develop their own science communication project and bring it to realization. With the help of the following methods, they learn to think about a communication project from all sides, building up creativity and learning to steer it in productive directions.

• Rhetorical Situation
• Formative feedback
• Design thinking

This workshop is suitable for both personal and institutional science communication. Preferably, though not absolutely necessary, participants will have an idea for a SciComm project to work on at the workshop (e.g., event, social media channel, blog, website etc.)

Methods

• creative exercises
• (interactive) inputs
• breakout sessions
• group discussions
• peer feedback and live coaching

Registration

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Workshop Link 

Anmeldung bis 01.10.26; 23:55 Uhr

09.10.2026, 09:00-13:00 Uhr, Online - Moritz Colmant

Zielgruppe

• Postdocs / Promovierte WissenschaftlerInnen

 
Ziele
Möchten auch Sie bald Konferenzen mit routinierter Gelassenheit durchführen? Bringen Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten in der Konferenzorganisation auf ein neues Level! Dieses Training ist besonders geeignet für diejenigen, die nie gedacht hätten, dass das Organisieren von Konferenzen ein so zeitintensiver Teil ihres Berufslebens werden würde. Gemeinsam sorgen wir dafür, dass Ihre Veranstaltungen effizient zu einem Erfolg werden!

Die Durchführung erfolgreicher Konferenzen erfordert ein besonderes methodisches Know-how. Viele Personen im Hochschulkontext bringen ihre Kernkompetenzen aus anderen Bereichen mit, was dazu führt, dass die Komplexität von Veranstaltungen oft unterschätzt wird. Der tatsächliche Aufwand rund um den Veranstaltungstag kann dabei deutlich höher ausfallen als erwartet.

In diesem Training lernen Sie, wie Sie alle Beteiligten am Veranstaltungstag erfolgreich koordinie-ren und alle relevanten Aspekte im Blick behalten, sodass Sie entspannt die Früchte Ihrer monate-langen Vorbereitungen ernten können. Sie erhalten praxisnahe Einblicke in die Erstellung von Re-gieplänen und die Aufbereitung von Erkenntnissen – auch mit Blick auf zukünftige Veranstaltungen.

Inhalte

•          Effiziente Steuerung aller Beteiligten: Sie trainieren Ihre Koordinations- und Kommunikations-kompetenzen, um Teams und Abläufe souverän zu leiten.

•          Klare Regiepläne erstellen: Sie lernen, Regiepläne zu schreiben und effektiv zu kommunizieren, um den Überblick zu behalten und Veranstaltungen reibungslos zu führen.

•          Fokus auf das Wesentliche: Sie schaffen Freiräume, um sich gezielt auf die wichtigsten Aspekte Ihrer Veranstaltung zu konzentrieren.

•          Netzwerk ausbauen: Sie profitieren vom Austausch mit anderen Veranstaltungsplaner*innen und knüpfen Sie wertvolle Kontakte.

•          Praktische Tools für den Erfolg: Sie nutzen bewährte Arbeitshilfen und Checklisten, um Ihre Arbeit effizienter und strukturierter zu gestalten.

•          Qualitätsmanagement und Best Practices: Sie verinnerlichen erprobte Methoden für den Ver-anstaltungstag, optimieren Ihr Qualitätsmanagement und verbessern sich von Event zu Event.

Methoden
Online-Präsetation/Vortrag
Bestpractice Beispiele: Checkliste, Vorlagen, etc.

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Zur Veranstaltung

Register by 06.10.2026; 23:55 CET

14.10.2026, 9:00 : 15:00 and 15.10.2026, 9:00 - 13:00 Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Dr. Markus Gottschling

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates and Postdoctoral Researchers of all disciplines

Objectives
This workshop aims to raise the participants' awareness and skills in using generative AI for both their own research (brainstorming, research, etc.) and science communication (copywriting, editing, etc.).

Content
The workshop is aimed at all researchers who want to learn about the possibilities and the limitations of generative AI – in terms of research, text production, and visualizations. In the workshop, participants will learn about the basis on which tools such as ChatGPT or Stable Diffusion operate. Equipped with a rhetorical perspective on working with generative AI, we will address the topics of training data, prompting, tutoring, bias, and tandem work using concrete examples and different tools.

Methods
- creative exercises
- (interactive) inputs
- group discussions
- peer feedback and live coaching

Registration

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Workshop Link

Register by 08.10.2026 23:55 CET

16.10.2026, 14:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Venue: Seminar Room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Tilman Wörtz

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers

This is a two day workshop: Day 1 of the workshop will be held in person in Tübingen for everyone together. Then, you can choose between many date opportunities when you want to present your pitch to the editors of "The Conversation" online (this is Day 2). Between the workshop and the pitch you are expected to stay in contact with the trainer in order to further refine your pitch.

This workshop is open exclusively to researchers who have completed a PhD. Exceptions can be made for highly motivated individuals who have not yet completed their PhD; such candidates must submit a short bio and an article pitch to viktorija.voelker@uni-tuebingen.de to be considered.

Objectives
This workshop aims to equip researchers with the fundamental skills to communicate their research effectively to non-specialist audiences through science journalism. Participants will gain insight into the principles of science communication, learn to craft compelling pitches, and have the exclusive opportunity to present their ideas directly to an editor from "The Conversation" (www.theconversation.uk/com), the world’s largest publisher of original research-based content (over 3 million unique visitors per month). If the pitches are successful, participants will be offered individual mentoring afterwards until the publication.

Content
- Introduction to science journalism and its logic, focusing on the principles of accessible and impactful science communication.
- Overview of "The Conversation" as a leading platform for researchers to share their knowledge with broader audiences.
- Basics of writing an effective pitch to capture editors' interest.
- Hands-on pitch development and personalized feedback sessions.
- Online meeting with an editor from "The Conversation" for expert insights and an a live opportunity to pitch for a potential article approval.

 Methods
- Interactive lectures to introduce concepts and context.
- Guided hands-on pitch-writing exercises with one-on-one mentoring. - - Group discussions for collaborative feedback and refinement of ideas. - Real-time interaction with editors to gain insider knowledge about pitching and publishing.
- Structured follow-up for reflecting on learnings and solidifying skills.

Skills
Participants will leave the workshop with practical experience in crafting pitches, enabling them to approach science journalism confidently. By engaging directly with professionals from "The Conversation", they gain insights into editorial expectations and processes. The structured exercises and feedback encourage participants to embed science communication into their professional lives, making their research accessible to wider audiences.

Please note: This course is for participants in the certificate program Science Communication. So upon registration you will be placed on a waiting list. If there are any places not taken up by the certificate participants, they will be allocated to the PhDs and Postdocs on the waiting list.

Registration

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Workshop Link

Anmeldung bis 12.10.26; 23:55 Uhr

20.10.2026, 09:00-16:00 Uhr, online - Dr. Matthias Schwarzkopf

Dieser Kurs findet im Rahmen des Zertifikatsprogramms Wissenschaftsmanagement statt. Die Teilnehmenden des Zertifikatprogramms werden vorranging zugelassen. Eventuelle Restplätze werden an andere Teilnehmende vergeben.

Zielgruppe

• Postdocs / Promovierte WissenschaftlerInnen (i.d.R. 1-2 Jahre nach der Promotion)

Ziele
Die Teilnehmer*innen kennen die wesentlichen Institutionen des deutschen Wissenschaftssystems und ihre Bedeutung für die Arbeit von Wissenschaftsmanager*innen. Sie haben ein Verständnis für die Interdependenzen. Sie haben eine Idee, wo sie selbst arbeiten können.

Inhalte

Der Workshop geht von der Makro-zur Mikroebene über.
Teil 1: Landkarte des deutschen Wissenschaftssystems

• Sammlung der europäischen und deutschen Institutionenin Kleingruppen
• Zeichnung einer Landkarte in Kleingruppen
• Auswertung, Diskussion, Ergänzung im Plenum
• Gespräch im Plenum: Wo und was arbeiten Wissenschaftsmanager*innen?

Teil 2: Die Universität im Kontext des Wissenschaftssystems

• Welche der Institutionen und Akteur*innen beeinflussen die Arbeit der Universität? Auf welche Weise tun sie das? •Brainstorming in Kleingruppen
• Auswertung und Diskussion im Plenum
• Vertiefung entlang der Governance-Strukturen: Gesetze und Verordnungen, Geld und Agendasetting: Wer beeinflusst wen wie? Kleingruppe –Plenum
• Individuelle Reflexion: Was bedeutet das für Wissenschaftsmanger*innen?
• Abschlussgespräch im Plenum + Visualisierung: Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse und offene Fragen.

Abschließende Informationen zum Inhalt sind möglich.

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Zur Veranstaltung

Register by 14.10.2026 23:55 CET

22.10.2026, 9:00-17:00 Uhr, Online - Dr. Julia Schmidt

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers 

Objectives
Participants strengthen their ability to set strategic boundaries that support their academic career goals.

Contents

Methods

Registration

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Workshop Link

Register by 15.10.2026 23:55 CET

23.10.2026, 10:00-17:00 Uhr, Venue: Seminar Room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Wolfgang Leybold

Target Group
- Doctoral Candidates starting their project (1st year)
- Doctoral Candidates in the research phase
- Advanced Doctoral Candidates
- Postdoctoral Researchers
 

Objectives
Completing a PhD and working as a postdoc takes a lot of stamina. Young researchers are known for their strong self-teaching and problem-solving abilities, their drive and many other important skills which are highly valued by future employers. To boost their chances on the job market, postdocs should focus on their personal sales pitch ahead of applying for a job. Reflecting their skills not only strengthens self-esteem but helps to communicate effectively and to market skills convincingly.

Content

• What do recruiters look for when interviewing very advanced candidates like postdocs?
•What does it take to build an effective self-marketing strategy? 
• How to get out-of-academia people interested in my university career
•How to communicate my motivation and my enthusiasm 
• What are my particular strengths as a postdoc?
• How to convey that I am an experienced project manager
• Typical steps of an advanced interview 
• Which questions should I ask to find out more about the job? 
• How can I get in contact with potential employers initiatively?
 

Methods

Input, groupwork, presentations, discussions, Q&A

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Workshop Link

Register by 02.11.2026; 23:55 CET

10.11.2026, 9:00-16:00 + 11.11.2026, 9:00-13:00, Venue: Seminar room 246, Lothar-Meyer-Bau - Dr. Fabian Erhardt

Target Group
Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs

Please note: This course is for participants in the certificate program Science Communication. So upon registration you will be placed on a waiting list. If there are any places not taken up by the certificate participants, they will be allocated to the PhDs and Postdocs on the waiting list.

Objectives
In the workshop, participants will receive a state-of-the-art theoretical foundation at the intersection of Cognitive Psychology, Rhetoric, Epistemology and Science communication. This foundation is consistently contextualized toward concrete forms of resistance that arise in both internal and external science communication. Participants will leave the workshop with inter- and transdisciplinary enhanced analytical and production skills for various communicative situations. At the same time, they will receive a well-grounded introduction to central problems in the Science of Science Communication.

Content
- Current cognitive psychology research on the role of biases and heuristics in human information processing.
- Current rhetorical research on the persuasive relevance of biases and heuristics.
- Current epistemological research on the status of social processes in opinion formation and knowledge production.
- Current research in the Science of Science Communication that addresses the specific challenges of internal and external science communication.

Methods
- Interactive lectures with case studies Theoretical inputs are illustrated through concrete examples from science communication that participants actively analyze.
- Small group analysis exercises Participants analyze authentic communication situations (e.g., scientific presentations, papers, public statements) in small groups using the introduced concepts (biases, heuristics, rhetorical strategies).
- Peer feedback sessions Participants develop their own communicative products (e.g., short presentations, arguments) and provide each other with structured feedback based on the workshop concepts.
- Facilitated plenary discussions Moderated discussions in plenary addressing controversial questions in science communication, where participants directly apply and reflect on the learned concepts

Registration

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Workshop Link 

Register by 24.09.2026; 23:55 CET

02.+05.+10.+11.11.2026, each day from 8:30 to 10:30 and from 10:45 to 12:45, online - Dr. Angelina Topan

Please note: This course consists of individual coaching slots! Please choose one of the slots. 

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers of all disciplines

Objectives
Career planning is crucial for the post-doctoral phase: You are already about to go to your next position, but you would also like to plan further ahead for your career in academia.
You want to be certain about your strengths, how you can build on them and put these to better use in your academic career.
 
In this coaching, you will:
reflect on your strengths and their defining characteristics;
receive support for making (career) decisions;
plan your next career steps in academia;

Content

• Self-positioning and an analysis of the status quo; what have I achieved until now and what skills have I acquired?
• Screening: How good am I positioned for a career in academia and on what do I have to work further on?
• What developmental goals do I set for myself and what is the next concrete step for my career such as:
• What competencies do I want to develop further or aquire?
• How can I sharpen my profile?
• How can I increase my scientific visability?
• What networks do I have to develop further and how can I do it specifically?
• How can I improve my work-life balance?  

Methods
Solution-oriented systemic coaching approach

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Workshop Link

Register by 15.11.2026; 23:55 CET

23.+24.+30.11.+01.12.2026, 09:00-12:30, online - Dr. Sabine Preusse

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers

Objectives
This workshop focuses on
a) how to delevop your idea for a project into a sound work programme
b) how to match it to the requirements of the funding programme
c) how to facilitate the communication with the reviewer by presenting your complex ideas in an easy-to-understand way

Content

• Funding programmes and how to read the documents
• Develop your idea into a work plan
• Communicate your project convincingly
• Impact and Budget

Some more content information may be added.
 
Methods
This is an online workshop including presentations, group work and individual work. Some "homework" will be provided for those, who want to use the time between the sessions to work on their grant proposal. There will be the opportunity to obtain some feedback - either in the group or individually - on the homework.

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

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Workshop Link

Register by 16.11.2026; 23:55 CET

24.11.2026, 16:00-20:00, online - Yvonne Brockhaus

Target Group
- Postdoctoral Researchers of all stages
- Doctoral Researchers

Objectives
Be more successful by learning to navigate the hidden Do`s and Don`ts of German university work life.

Content

• “Wenn ich an Deutschland denke” or “When I think of Germany”: Culture or Your German favorites and headache makers
• “Mein Name ist Frau Professor Dr. Dr. Dr. h. c. Märkel!!!”: Etiquette in Academia or is your Professor a human, too?
• “Et gschimpft isch globt gnug” or “No criticism is praise enough”: Receiving and giving feedback in your workplace
• “Arbeit ist Arbeit und Schnaps ist Schnaps” or “Work is work & liquor is liquor”: Meeting your boss & co-workers outside working hours, e.g. being invited to a party or by chance when shopping
• “Ask Yvonne”: Anything else you always wanted to know about those strange German ways, but never dared to ask a native.

Methods
Input and Group Work with discussions

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

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Workshop Link 

Register by 03.12.2026; 23:55 CET

17.+18.12.2026 , 9:00-16:30 -both days, Venue: Lothar-Mayer-Bau, Seminar room 246- Dr. Vanessa Hilleringmann

Target Group

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to manage their research projects more efficiently and effectively.

Content

In the dynamic field of scientific research, an effective project management is a crucial success factor. This course, "Scientific Research Management," is designed to equip PhD students and Postdocs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate and excel in research environments within the setting of a medical faculty.

Participants will explore a range of topics, including project planning and execution, resource management and team leadership. The course will also cover practical aspects and tools such as project plans, templates for an effective project controlling and some agile project management insights.

Through a combination of presentation, interactive group work, and case studies, attendees will learn:

- to set up a project with a project plan

- to control and manage the project process in the dimensions time, budget and quality

- to lead and motivate interdisciplinary research teams

- to involve stakeholders and manage project risks

- to communicate project results

Methods
Lecture, dialogue and discussions, group work and exercises, concrete case studies and examples.

Registration

In order to sign up for our workshops, it is necessary that you are registered on our ILIAS platform.

If you have a central login-ID (zx..... or qz.....), you can log in with it. To do so, click on "Login mit Universitäts-Account".

If you do not have a login-ID, you can create a new account by clicking on "Neues Benutzerkonto registrieren" at the bottom left of the login page, by providing any email address.

Workshop Link