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As part of the Thesis Defense, doctoral candidates usually have to give a presentation, in which they explain the main points of their research project. This is followed by a discussion with the members of the examination board. The aim of the course is to prepare the participants as well as possibl...

Student diversity is part of the reality of higher education. The different experiences and perspectives can enrich teaching and research. But in everyday life, diversity also often brings challenges: How can I do justice to the different learning conditions of students? Which attributions shape my ...

The workshop will give participants an overview of scientific writing, focusing on writing abstracts. Researchers will learn to identify their research story and to communicate it clearly, effectively and precisely. A range of methods are employed in the workshop, including group text analysis, lang...

"No way! The deadline is next month already…?" Scientists need to be able to manage a wide variety of projects, including research, tutoring, teaching and spending sufficient time with their families. It takes good project and time management to use the resources available to you in the best possibl...

This workshop introduces "gender competence" to the participants in their research and teaching areas and an increasingly mentioned requirement for professorships or other academic posts. The term "gender competence" and its various aspects (e.g. sub-competences) will be outlined, contextualized and...

For a compelling presentation of one's research, more than just great data is needed. The audience should be picked up and carried along by the speaker. This can be achieved by making the visual presentation of the slides appealing and clear. Furthermore, the posture, voice and presence of the speak...

Successful third-party funding acquisition is one crucial performance indicator in science. Moreover, good scientific projects need financial support from third-party funding. In light of limited public funding, securing sources of financial support is an important task for a scientist. However, for...

The last big milestone in a PhD is the oral defence of the dissertation, which brings particular challenges in communication. This workshop is aimed at doctoral candidates who want to prepare intensively for their disputation. Based on the participants' individual experiences, presentation technique...

Leadership means giving people direction and motivating them to achieve defined goals by giving their best. Leadership does not follow a specific recipe; instead, it is a complex process based on personal experience as a leader and as a person being led. The development of leadership skills depends ...

Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, by now, are no longer a new thing. Also, for scientists, social media platforms have become an integral networking tool to connect globally, exchange research ideas and ad-vance careers. However, what is a proper way for scientists to make use of these platforms? In th...