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Friday, 18 July 2025
17:45 - 19:00 
KIT Postdoc Meeting
Informationsveranstaltung
KIT, Campus Süd
30.96 Seminarraum 104 (1. OG) …

The KIT Postdoc Meeting is thought as a platform for you to get in touch with other KIT postdocs and their research projects and to inform yourself about relevant topics concerning the postdoc phase.
 
We will start with a short keynote speech on a topic of your choice. Following the keynote lecture, two KIT postdocs each can briefly present themselves and their research project. All participants are cordially invited to conclude the evening with a dinner at a restaurant on self-payment basis.
 
Be part of a vivid postdoc community at KIT!
 
Program:
5.45 p.m.           Keynote + Q&A
6.15 p.m.           Presentation of two postdocs at KIT
7.00 p.m.           Dinner at an Italian restaurant (on self-payment basis)
                           
Please note that you can hand in topic suggestions for upcoming KIT Postdoc Meetings anytime here: postdoc@khys.kit.edu
 
Date of the next KIT Postdoc Meeting
26.11.2025

Wednesday, 30 July 2025
 
Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Leadership [E-LEARNING]
e-learning

A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.
 
However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.
 
To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.
 
We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Leadership module.
 
Leadership
New to the Leadership Role (50 min)
Female Leadership (80 min)
Making Good Decisions (70 min)
Giving Feedback (70 min)
Lateral Leadership (50 min)
Successfully Structuring Team Development (60 min)
 
For detailed descriptions of the course contents please follow the links.
 
Information on registration and course operation
You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.
 
This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.
 
 
Please note
You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Leadership module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.
 
You can find the Management Methods module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55576 You can find the Communication module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55578  

 
Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Management Methods [E-LEARNING]
e-learning

A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.
 
However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.
 
To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.
 
We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Management Methods module.
 
Management Methods            
Agile Project Management - Basics (60 min)
Developing an Agile Mindset (80 min)
Design Thinking (70 min)
Scrum – The Overview (80 min)
Time Management (70 min)
Big Data - Understanding the World of Data (60 min)
 
For detailed descriptions of the course contents please follow the links.
 
Information on registration and course operation
You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.
 
This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.
 
 
Please note
You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Management Methods module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.
 
You can find the Leadership module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55577 You can find the Communication module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55578  

 
Short-Cuts to Industry. Initial Insights into Communication [E-LEARNING]
e-learning

A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.
 
However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.
 
To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.
 
We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Communication module.
 
Communication
Moderating Meetings (50 min)
Targeted Networking (100 min)
Basics of Negotiations (70 min)
Storytelling within the Company (80 min)
Arguing and Persuading Using the Five-Sentence Method (100 min)
Virtual Teams – Communication (50 min)
For detailed descriptions of the course contents please follow the links.
 
Information on registration and course operation
You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.
 
This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.
 
 
Please note
You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Communication module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.
 
You can find the Management Methods module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55576 You can find the Leadership module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55577  

Thursday, 18 September 2025
9:00 - 17:00 
Performing under Pressure (two-day) [ON-SITE WORKSHOP]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room A+B (1st floor)
Francesca Carlin

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on September 18 and 19, 2025.
 
Description:
Presenting oneself and one’s work can be stressful, especially in high-pressure academic environments. In addition, academics often face challenges such as navigating criticism, managing mixed expectations, and combating a lack of confidence or support. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt can further intensify these pressures.
 
This workshop uses theater techniques and transformational coaching exercises to help participants explore and redefine their professional roles, take ownership of their expertise, and transform stress into motivation.
 
Participants will learn to:
•            Utilize strategies for reframing criticism and managing their inner critic.
•            Apply techniques to project confidence and competence in presentations.
•            Prepare and present an elevator pitch (or short self-introduction)
•            Build awareness of the roles they play and craft the roles they aspire to.
•            Use tools to transform stress and pressure into energy and motivation.
 
 
Approach:
This two-day workshop employs a combination of meaningful practice, individual and group activities, theater-based methods, and transformational coaching exercises to achieve these objectives.
 
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
 
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on September 18 and 19, 2025.
 
If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via e-mail. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate and you help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program. Thank you!

Tuesday, 23 September 2025
9:00 - 17:00 
Präsentieren (zweitägig) [PRÄSENZ WORKSHOP]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 20.30, Seminarraum 4.048 …
Dr. Ulrike Brandt-Bohne, NaWik

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 23. und 24. September 2025.
 
Für Forschende wird es immer wichtiger, ihre Themen überzeugend und verständlich kommunizieren zu können und diese gut zu präsentieren.  Häufig stehen ihnen dabei nur wenige Minuten zur Verfügung, wie beispielsweise beim Postervortrag auf einem Fachkongress oder einem Tag der offenen Tür. Dabei gilt es, das eigene Forschungsthema möglichst prägnant und verständlich zu vermitteln. Dabei reicht die Spannweite vom fachlichen Vortrag im Kolleg:innenkreis bis zur pointierten Formulierung für Entscheidungsträger:innen.
 
Die Teilnehmenden trainieren, wie sie ihre Präsentationen auf die jeweilige Zielgruppe hin optimieren. Sie verbessern ihr eigenes Auftreten und lernen, ihre Inhalte so aufzubereiten und darzustellen, dass ihr Publikum sie versteht. Unter Anleitung des Dozierenden erfahren sie in praktischen Übungen, wie ein wirkungsvoller Vortrag aussehen kann. Individuelles Feedback durch Videoanalysen machen die Teilnehmenden fit für kommende Präsentationen.
 
Thematische Schwerpunkte des Seminars sind:
 
Kernbotschaft – Aussagen auf den Punkt bringen Zielgruppen – das Publikum kennen und erreichen Präsentationsform, Stil und Ziel – der Rahmen der Präsentation Erzählweisen und Storytelling – Wissenschaft spannend erzählen Aufmerksamkeit – steigern und halten Auftreten, Mimik und Gestik – die Wirkung auf der Bühne  
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).
 
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 23. und 24. September 2025.
 
Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

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