This workshop has been designed for postdoctoral candidates who want to prepare for the job search in a systematic way, or who want to learn more about application strategies and feel more confident [...]
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Peer Coaching Programme 3 "Making a Career after the Postdoc" - Workshop "Tailor-made Job Applications"
OLTECH - Mentoring programme for young researchers (03/2023 - 03/2024)
Young researchers actively explore their career options, learn career development methods, build a network, and improve their networking strategies.
This is made possible through: specific trainings, workshops & lectures. We offer everyone a framework for a fruitful mentoring partnership.
OLTECH Welcome Workshop
Welcome Workshop for all new doctoral candidates of the Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology and interested doctoral candidates of the Schools II, V und VI
english+ 4.4: Writing introductions
This workshop is all about getting your introduction written. Whether a journal article, research paper or otherwise, we will review examples and elements that go into creating a clear, concise and [...]
Leadership Skills for Women in Science
How to lead and motivate a team and plan efficiently Did you know that your leadership style and the quality of team communication have a huge impact on motivation and performance? That team dynamics [...]
Peer Coaching 1 "Karrieren mit Promotion: Wirtschaft oder Wissenschaft?" - Auftaktworkshop
In der Kick-Off-Veranstaltung werden die Teilnehmenden in die Arbeitsweise des Peer-Coachings eingeführt, es werden konkrete eigene Ziele für die kommenden sechs Monate festgelegt und ein persönlicher [...]
Financial Stability for Scientists
Many scientists, especially female scientists doubt if they should stay in science because of the lack of (financial) stability or clear perspectives. This workshop helps you to reflect on your [...]
OLTECH Mid-term Workshop
With the Mid-term Workshop for doctoral candidates in the final phase or at mid-term of their PhD, we would like to provide information on various topics and questions and talk to doctoral candidates and responsible persons from different organisational units (supervisors, doctoral committees, personnel department, library, etc.).
Nicht mit mir! Vom Umgang mit Fouls und Attacken (Doktorandinnen u. frühe Postdoktorandinnen)
Frauen werden auf ihrem Karriereweg oft gezielt verbal und nonverbal attackiert und kleingemacht. Das reicht von absichtlichem Ignorieren, Belehren, Ausschluss aus Seilschaften und Männerbünden bis zu [...]
Grow your confidence and well-being. Take care of your Mental Health.
Join our workshop series on mental health for doctoral candidates and learn how to not only survive but thrive as a PhD student. The workshops offer an opportunity to connect with each other and learn [...]
Good Scientific Practice – Protecting Scientific Integrity
with Dr. Michael Gommel, M.A. – Research Integrity Consultant
Nichts geht mehr - Schreibblockaden erkennen und überwinden
Wer kennt das nicht? Das eigene Schreibprojekt ist festgefahren: sowohl Motivation als auch Kreativität stellen sich nicht ein und die Worte wollen einfach nicht aufs Papier. Im Workshop werden wir [...]
Make an Impact! Networking and Communication Skills for Academics
How can I make an impact in professional contexts such as small-talk situations at conferences? What can help me in situations where I face an international crowd and how can I connect to an [...]
Project management for Scientists and Researchers
Projects in general can be considered as extraordinary, temporary ventures which in many cases require interdisciplinary or cross-institutional teamwork. The importance of a systematic approach to [...]
Intercultural Communication Skills
To work in research and sciences means working with people from different cultures who may have different styles of communication and a different set of values. Effective communication and [...]
Spotlight Seminar: How to apply for tenure-track positions in North America (USA/Canada)
The seminar offers an overview of the application and search process for academic positions in the USA and Canada (English-speaking). From „small liberal arts colleges” to „research 1 universities”, [...]
Peer Coaching Programme 3 "Making a Career after the Postdoc" - Kick off workshop
As a PhD researcher or postdoc you are probably facing a variety of scientific and personal challenges. In addition to inspiring scientific ideas, you also need efficient work organization, [...]
Peer Coaching Programme 3 "Making a Career after the Postdoc" - "Leadership Competence & Supervising Doctoral Researchers"
To master all demands required of a postdoc or a group leader while keeping time for creative research projects it is important to manage yourself and lead your research group in an appropriate way. [...]
Peer Coaching Programme 3 - Workshop "Conflict Management- From Confrontation to Collaboration""
This workshop introduces you to key competencies for successful dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution. Using analysis, self-management and communication tools learned here you can turn each [...]
Peer Coaching Programme 3 "Making a Career after the Postdoc" - Workshop "Career Development through Research Funding"
Researchers are increasingly faced with expectations to raise third-party funds if they want to pursue a successful research career. Yet, applying for third-party funds is not an end in itself and [...]
Peer Coaching Programme 3 "Making a Career after the Postdoc" - Team Supervision Day
The team supervision day offers international doctoral researchers and international postdocs the opportunity of reflection and counselling in a group of peers with similar roles and questions. You [...]
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Courses offered by the Graduate Academy
The focus of the Graduate Academy's program is to offer need-based courses and workshops for all early career researchers of the university. In particular, the program encompasses transferable skills courses in the following four core areas:
We further offer
- for doctoral candidates: special courses relevant in the beginning and end of the PhD phases
- for doctoral candidates in the final phase of their PhD, post-doctoral fellows, junior professors, and first-time professors: three exclusive six-months Coaching Programmes for Career Development
- for female doctoral candidates in the final phase of their PhD and female early post-doctoral fellows the Helene Lange Mentoring Programme for Female Researchers* "Potentials. Career orientation and planning for female researchers*"
- for female advanced post-doctoral fellows, research group leaders, junior professors and tenure track professors the Helene Lange Mentoring Programme for Female Researchers* Progressio. Successful development in academic leadership
- for postdoctoral fellows measures to improve the compatibility of career and family
All workshops of the Graduate Academy can be attended free of costs from now on!
Terms and Conditions / Registration details
- Terms and Conditions of the Graduate Academy
- After successfully completing a course offered by the Graduate Academy, you will receive a certificate of attendance. If you attend more than one course, we can also issue an overall certificate, listing all your courses; in this case, please contact us for further information.
- You will find the registration form for each course on the individual course page once registration is open!