January 2021
HRA spotlight – Promovieren? Wissenswertes für die Entscheidung
This event takes place in German.
Understanding Review Processes for Natural- and Life-Scientists
This workshop addresses young researchers from all STEM subjects / natural sciences, who want to understand the logic of peer review processes. The workshop presents different review strategies and background information from the perspective of research funders.
The participants need to prepare short [mock] applications and act as reviewers in two panel meetings. By “playing” the process of a...
February 2021
Academic Writing in the Natural and Life Sciences
Writing is an essential part of the successful researcher’s skillset. However, writing at the standard necessary to publish in peer-reviewed journals can be challenging. This two-day writing workshop is for PhD students in the natural sciences who wish to improve their academic writing skills in English.
This practical workshop will focus on the structure of an English paper and abstract and how...
HRA spotlight – Promovieren und Familie. Herausforderungen und Lösungen
This event takes place in German.
Umgang mit Eigen- und Fremderwartungen
This event takes place in German.
Quantum Universe Lectures: J. Ruderman – New Physics at the Soft Photon Frontier (1/2)
Quantum Universe Lectures by Joshua Ruderman (New York University/DESY)
Abstract:
It is well known that high energy observables in astrophysics and cosmology are sensitive probes of new particle physics. Examples include energetic gamma rays, cosmic rays, and neutrinos. In these lectures I will take the opposite approach, and highlight opportunities for particle physics in the emerging “Soft...
Videoseminar – Hands On
Moving images are a stock feature of science communication – and they are becoming ever more important, not least for one’s reputation and career. Online platforms and specialist journals alike increasingly draw on cinematic elements, and a clip often determines whether a submission to a scientific publication is successful. During the two-day video seminar, participants acquire the core knowledge...
Q&A: „The path to professorship“
This event takes place on 11th February 2021 - the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is also part of the theme year “Careers in academia?"
In 2018, only 25% of all professorships in Germany were held by women* - i.e. 75% were held by men*. However, the proportion of doctoral degrees completed by female academics has risen to around 45% within the last 10 years...
Quantum Universe Lectures: J. Ruderman – New Physics at the Soft Photon Frontier (2/2)
Quantum Universe Lectures by Joshua Ruderman (New York University/DESY)
Abstract:
It is well known that high energy observables in astrophysics and cosmology are sensitive probes of new particle physics. Examples include energetic gamma rays, cosmic rays, and neutrinos. In these lectures I will take the opposite approach, and highlight opportunities for particle physics in the emerging “Soft...
International Career Compass: Career Development in International Environments
Internationalization and international cooperation provide a growing demand for skilled work forces at the job market. Working and conducting research in academia offer a lot of opportunities for skills development and career opportunities in international working environments – inside and outside of academia. Therefore, researchers need to be familiar with their skills, develop ideas about career...
Conference Presentation: Engaging the Listener in Your Talk
The seminar provides participants the opportunity to perfect their public-speaking skills. Constructive feedback from the trainer and group members as well as videotaping give the speaker a healthy amount of input while perfecting public-speaking skills.
Participants will be required to prepare a 3 to 5 minute pitch or overview of their work incorporating also the use of a slide. This will...
March 2021
Erfolgreich zur Promotion: effektive Zusammenarbeit in der Promotionsbetreuung
This event takes place in German.
Supervision und Betreuung von Promovierenden
This event takes place in German.
Communication Skills for International Academic Practice
This workshop will introduce postdocs to academic structures and practices in an international context, mainly oriented around Anglophone standards. We will discuss and explore differences regarding (for example) conferences and email etiquette in order to practice turns of phrase that will help us to facilitate informal communication across different Englishes, academic systems, and fields of...
HRA spotlight – Befristungen in der Wissenschaft. Warum das WissZeitVG (fast) alle betrifft
This event takes place in German.
Getting It Done. How to Complete Your Dissertation - Methods and Motivation
Most of the content of your dissertation is now clearly defined. Outline and structure are beginning to take shape and the submission deadline is drawing closer. Your main question is:
“How can I use the remaining time most efficiently?”
The “Getting It Done”-workshop provides you with useful tools to tackle the final stage of your dissertation with as little hassle as possible. Get to know...
HRA spotlight – Auslandsaufenthalte während der Promotion
This event takes place in German.