Our Courses
Our current offering, sortable by topic. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, you can also access the respective courses via the instructor’s page.
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Applications in and outside of science
In an increasingly competitive world of work, excellent application skills are crucial to succeed both within and outside the academic community. This course is aimed at students, doctoral candidates or postdocs who want to maximise their chances on the job market, regardless of whether they are pursuing an academic or non-academic career. The course provides […]
Body Language and Appearance
The PowerPoint or flipchart presentation is well prepared, but now it is time to step on stage and appear as confident as possible. Ideally not only appear confident, but also be confident. Our trainers have experience both inside and outside of science at international conferences and stages and show which tricks to consider in order […]
Career Development
What comes after graduation or a doctorate? How to get the job you want — and which one is that? These are questions that graduates and doctoral students often ask themselves toward the end of their studies or doctorate. We work out which options are available and which career steps are important to get closer […]
Good Scientific Practice
Whether writing a term paper, a protocol or a doctoral thesis – it is good practice for a scientist to mark the thoughts of others correctly. We provide an overview and concrete examples of the rules and guidelines of good scientific practice that need to be observed. From bibliography to quality assurance and the various […]
Mental Health
During the PhD, doctoral candidates encounter a wide range of demands that often lead to high stress levels: a heavy workload, high demands from the scientific system, funding problems, interpersonal conflicts, or even unforeseen events that throw the schedule into disarray. How do you manage to stay mentally healthy during your doctorate and afterwards? And […]
Podcasting
Science communication is all about storytelling and podcasting is one of the best mediums for scientists to tell their stories. This workshop provides everything you need to get started making a podcast. We discuss storytelling and science communication in the context of podcasting, common styles and formats for podcasts and necessary techniques for crafting audio […]
Popular Science Writing for Academics
Popular science writing remains a critical medium for academics to reach audiences outside of their field of expertise. From blogs, opinion pieces, to feature stories in science magazines and websites captivating writing and strong narratives are essential for engaging modern audiences. In this workshop students learn why storytelling elements like character, setting and plot are […]
Presence through voice
Our individual voice and its functional use in everyday life are an essential part of our effect on others. There is also a difference in our impact depending on how we use our speech expression in conjunction with our body expression. These interdependencies will be explored in the seminar. In addition, working on the voice […]
Presentations with posters
In the academic and scientific world, poster presentations are a key method of communicating research results at conferences. This course is aimed at students, doctoral candidates and postdocs who wish to improve their skills in the design and presentation of scientific posters. During the course, participants will learn how to create engaging and informative posters […]
Project management
From baking a cake to notorious airports, the world is unthinkable without projects. The ability to manage projects is desperately sought after and is applied in large and small projects. This seminar is designed to provide an introduction and overview of classic and agile project management. Participants will be enabled to manage projects professionally themselves.
Science Communication
In times of alternative facts and fake news, it is more important than ever to talk about science. But how do you find the right connection to the audience and who should actually be addressed? In this course, we will explore how to present one’s own science and topic in a way that is appropriate […]
Science Communication with AI
This course combines traditional methods of science communication with modern AI technologies to convey complex scientific content efficiently and comprehensibly. Participants will learn how AI-supported tools such as language models, chat bots or image generators can be used to adapt scientific topics to different target groups. In addition to an introduction to technical and ethical […]
Science Slam
The most important thing about Science Slams is that you can present your science in an exciting, entertaining and gripping way. Together we will work on making your presentations more engaging and fun. But not only at the Science Slam, but also at short scientific talks it is important to be present on stage from […]
Scientific Presentations
In this compact course, we will discuss how to present scientific content professionally and convincingly. In an all-round tour of the world of presentations, we briefly and concisely summarise what it takes to make an impression at scientific conferences, seminars or colloquia. The course is very practice-orientated and offers numerous exercises to directly apply and […]
Social Media
At a time when science and research are of global importance, effective communication of these topics is essential. The course is aimed at scientists who wish to utilise the reach of social media to make their research accessible to a wide audience. After a comprehensive introduction to the use of social media for science communication, […]
Social Media for your career
In today’s digital world, social media has become an indispensable tool for professional development and networking. Through the targeted use of platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram, you can not only maximise your career opportunities, but also build a strong and influential online presence. The course is designed for anyone who wants to make […]
Storytelling
Humans are wired to respond to narratives. Just because scientific research and concepts are rooted in data and experimental results, doesn’t mean they lack engaging stories. In this workshop we’ll discuss the elements of a good story, explore examples of science storytelling and discuss how to use these ideas to not only entertain but also […]
Time management
Good time management is crucial, at the latest in the doctoral phase, in order to be able to complete your studies successfully and efficiently. How do you manage to keep track of everything from the big project “doctoral thesis” to papers and conferences to the deadline for the defense? How do you avoid procrastination and […]
Video production
On the internet, video formats have long conquered the world. YouTube has long since overtaken television, especially among the younger generation, and many people move naturally in the world of short videos. In science, however, a large part of the community still shies away from using this medium. In this workshop we will discuss the […]
Visualisation and Design
Whether it’s a seminar at university, a working group meeting or a presentation at an international conference — the visual presentation of science accompanies us through all phases of life and career stages. This makes it all the more important to be able to use this form of communication. In our presentation training courses, participants […]