Schedule of Events
Monday, 23 February 2026
9:00 - 17:00
Project Management for Research Projects (Two-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Melanie Glickman, Leadership Sculptor GmbH
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on February 23, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Research has always been project-focused. However, the increasing complexity of projects and project consortia means that old approaches are no longer enough. Modern project management allows you to get the most out of your resources and to perform more research with fewer resources, at lower stress levels.
In this 1.5-day workshop you will learn:
To develop the goals and scope of your project, The importance of the quality – time – cost triad, How to define milestones, work packages and their interdependencies, The simple trick that changes your project from being late to being early, To handle the main communication processes effectively To clarify who does what and by when.
This workshop is highly interactive and allows you to apply the concepts, models and tools of project management directly to your research project. In addition, you will identify the changes you want to make so that your work is more effective and enjoyable.
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, that may overlap in terms of content:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Basics of Project Management Projektmanagement in der Industrie Agile Project Management (for advanced learners with prior knowledge in project management basics)
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on February 23, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
Research has always been project-focused. However, the increasing complexity of projects and project consortia means that old approaches are no longer enough. Modern project management allows you to get the most out of your resources and to perform more research with fewer resources, at lower stress levels.
In this 1.5-day workshop you will learn:
To develop the goals and scope of your project, The importance of the quality – time – cost triad, How to define milestones, work packages and their interdependencies, The simple trick that changes your project from being late to being early, To handle the main communication processes effectively To clarify who does what and by when.
This workshop is highly interactive and allows you to apply the concepts, models and tools of project management directly to your research project. In addition, you will identify the changes you want to make so that your work is more effective and enjoyable.
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, that may overlap in terms of content:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Basics of Project Management Projektmanagement in der Industrie Agile Project Management (for advanced learners with prior knowledge in project management basics)
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on February 23, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
Monday, 02 March 2026
9:00 - 17:00
How to Be More Employable in Industry (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first floor) …
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first floor) …
Dr. David M. Giltner, TurningScience
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 2 and 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each.
Despite world-class expertise in their field, many PhDs discover their CVs don't even make it past initial screening. The reality is stark: academic credentials alone rarely secure industry positions. Companies seek scientists who understand business priorities, can lead projects and teams, and can demonstrate how their specialized knowledge creates market value—a translation that most PhD programs never teach.
There's a significant advantage here: once you understand the unwritten rules, you can navigate this transition with confidence. In this comprehensive two-day workshop, we teach you how to:
Decode industry job descriptions to identify where your skills truly align, beyond obvious keywords Translate complex research accomplishments into business value that hiring managers immediately grasp Master networking strategies that feel authentic to your personality while building meaningful connections Develop compelling narratives that make your expertise relevant across different industry contexts Prepare for behavioral interviews using frameworks that showcase your adaptability, not just technical prowess Demand higher baseline salaries from a position of confidence rather than uncertainty Build a sustainable career development plan that leverages your scientific background for long-term growth
The course is highly interactive, mostly based on lectures, discussions and interactive exercises.
After attending the event, participants will apply effective strategies to significantly shorten their job search duration. Moreover, they will be able to higher interview-to-offer conversion rates and secure roles that truly value their scientific training rather than entry-level positions. Most importantly, they maintain their identity as scientists while gaining the business fluency needed for industry success.
More information about the workshop you can find here: https://youtu.be/vKEHFrGAOok
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 2 and 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
Despite world-class expertise in their field, many PhDs discover their CVs don't even make it past initial screening. The reality is stark: academic credentials alone rarely secure industry positions. Companies seek scientists who understand business priorities, can lead projects and teams, and can demonstrate how their specialized knowledge creates market value—a translation that most PhD programs never teach.
There's a significant advantage here: once you understand the unwritten rules, you can navigate this transition with confidence. In this comprehensive two-day workshop, we teach you how to:
Decode industry job descriptions to identify where your skills truly align, beyond obvious keywords Translate complex research accomplishments into business value that hiring managers immediately grasp Master networking strategies that feel authentic to your personality while building meaningful connections Develop compelling narratives that make your expertise relevant across different industry contexts Prepare for behavioral interviews using frameworks that showcase your adaptability, not just technical prowess Demand higher baseline salaries from a position of confidence rather than uncertainty Build a sustainable career development plan that leverages your scientific background for long-term growth
The course is highly interactive, mostly based on lectures, discussions and interactive exercises.
After attending the event, participants will apply effective strategies to significantly shorten their job search duration. Moreover, they will be able to higher interview-to-offer conversion rates and secure roles that truly value their scientific training rather than entry-level positions. Most importantly, they maintain their identity as scientists while gaining the business fluency needed for industry success.
More information about the workshop you can find here: https://youtu.be/vKEHFrGAOok
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 2 and 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
11:00 - 12:15
Working Smarter with AI. How LLMs can help you turning knowledge into action more effectively (Five-day) [Online Workshop]
Workshop
Online
Dr. Stefan Götze, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)
The event will be held in English and run for five days, on March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each.
With the rise of Generative AI chatbots, you can now apply advanced professional skills far more effectively than before. Techniques that once required long practice before they could be applied (e.g. in the realm of communication or creative problem-solving) can now be operationalized far more quickly with guided AI support. This shifts the focus in developing professional skills from lengthy acquisition to immediate application in collaboration with AI.
Building on the idea that through collaboration with AI we can augment our own capabilities, this seminar series shows how AI can be used as a cognitive partner in completing professional tasks. Participants will, on the one hand, learn key concepts from four domains essential for early-career researchers (communication, creativity, decision-making, and learning) and see how AI can be integrated as a collaborative partner to translate them into practice. Taken together, the examples from these domains will then also, on the other hand, suggest a general approach for competence development in the age of Generative AI.
This seminar will run for five weeks, with weekly meetings on Monday, 11:00 – 12:15:
Introduction (02.03.2026): Using AI as a collaborator that augments your skills Communication (09.03.2026): Applying established storytelling frameworks with AI to create compelling messages Creativity (16.03.2026): Enhancing problem-solving through AI-supported analogical reasoning Decision-Making (23.03.2026): Revealing blind spots and structuring decisions more effectively with AI-assisted analytical frameworks. Learning (30.03.2026): Using AI to strengthen understanding and memorization of new concepts.
Please also note:
The course will use general-purpose LLM chatbots as point of reference (e.g. ChatGPT, CoPilot, KI-Toolbox). Some basic familiarity with these systems is expected. Participation in all five sessions is not strictly required but will deliver the greatest learning benefit. (To receive a confirmation of participation, however, you need to attend at least four sessions.)
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English and run for five days, on March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each.
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
With the rise of Generative AI chatbots, you can now apply advanced professional skills far more effectively than before. Techniques that once required long practice before they could be applied (e.g. in the realm of communication or creative problem-solving) can now be operationalized far more quickly with guided AI support. This shifts the focus in developing professional skills from lengthy acquisition to immediate application in collaboration with AI.
Building on the idea that through collaboration with AI we can augment our own capabilities, this seminar series shows how AI can be used as a cognitive partner in completing professional tasks. Participants will, on the one hand, learn key concepts from four domains essential for early-career researchers (communication, creativity, decision-making, and learning) and see how AI can be integrated as a collaborative partner to translate them into practice. Taken together, the examples from these domains will then also, on the other hand, suggest a general approach for competence development in the age of Generative AI.
This seminar will run for five weeks, with weekly meetings on Monday, 11:00 – 12:15:
Introduction (02.03.2026): Using AI as a collaborator that augments your skills Communication (09.03.2026): Applying established storytelling frameworks with AI to create compelling messages Creativity (16.03.2026): Enhancing problem-solving through AI-supported analogical reasoning Decision-Making (23.03.2026): Revealing blind spots and structuring decisions more effectively with AI-assisted analytical frameworks. Learning (30.03.2026): Using AI to strengthen understanding and memorization of new concepts.
Please also note:
The course will use general-purpose LLM chatbots as point of reference (e.g. ChatGPT, CoPilot, KI-Toolbox). Some basic familiarity with these systems is expected. Participation in all five sessions is not strictly required but will deliver the greatest learning benefit. (To receive a confirmation of participation, however, you need to attend at least four sessions.)
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English and run for five days, on March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each.
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
Thursday, 05 March 2026
17:00 - 19:00
Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers
Seminar room Forum, Bldg. 30.95
https://www.kit.edu/campusplan/?id=30.95
https://www.kit.edu/campusplan/?id=30.95
Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period (including information on research stays abroad and services offered at KIT). In addition, there will be two brief testimonials by more advanced fellow researchers. They will share their experiences with you concerning doing the PhD at KIT and will be happy to answer your questions. At the end of the English-language event, there will be time for some networking during a get-together involving snacks and drinks.
We would in particular like to welcome those who have recently started their doctorate – however, the event is open to all German and international KIT doctoral researchers.
The Welcome Event takes place four times a year.
We would in particular like to welcome those who have recently started their doctorate – however, the event is open to all German and international KIT doctoral researchers.
The Welcome Event takes place four times a year.
Friday, 06 March 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Souverän auftreten, effektiv kommunizieren (eintägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 50.41, Raum 145/146 (1. OG)
Geb. 50.41, Raum 145/146 (1. OG)
Lilia Tripodi, Lukas Bischof Hochschulberatung
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt, am 6. März 2026.
Als Nachwuchsforschende wird von Ihnen in erster Linie erwartet, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zu befördern. Dabei ist es eine Sache, die Forschungsergebnisse mit dem nötigen fachlichen Handwerkszeug zu erzielen; eine ganz andere Sache ist es jedoch, die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse und die eigene Forscherpersönlichkeit auch überzeugend und souverän nach außen hin zu vertreten. Genau darauf kommt es jedoch in vielen Situationen auch an. Sowohl innerhalb der Wissenschaft, wie auch für zukünftige Positionen außerhalb der Wissenschaft kann dieser zweite Aspekt ein Erfolgsfaktor für die Karriere sein.
Gleichzeitig ist diese Aufgabe in der Phase der wissenschaftlichen Qualifizierung oftmals neu und stellt daher für viele eine besondere Herausforderung dar – gerade, wenn das souveräne Auftreten erfahrenerer Mitstreitender vielleicht noch zusätzlich einschüchternd wirkt.
Der Workshop unterstützt Sie dabei, souveränes Kommunizieren und Auftreten einzuüben. Sie lernen, verschiedene Schemata der Kommunikation zu erkennen und damit gelassen umzugehen. Dazu gehören ebenfalls die Fähigkeiten, Grenzen zu setzen, mit Provokationen umzugehen und Selbstsicherheit auszustrahlen. Auf diese Weise soll es Ihnen in Zukunft ein Leichtes sein, entspannt und gelingend zu kommunizieren und die eigene Kompetenz und Persönlichkeit souverän sichtbar werden zu lassen.
Workshop-Inhalte:
Wirkung und Präsenz
Wirkung auf Menschen: Körpersprache, Stimme, Inhalt Merkmale souveräner Körpersprache Spontanes Sprechen und Aktives Zuhören Präsentation: “Elevator Pitch”
Praxis und Feedback - Grundlagen gelungener Kommunikation
Kommunikationsmodelle Sprach- und Sprechstile, Umgang mit Blockaden Best Practices im Umgang mit Irritationen: Störenden souverän begegnen, auf Provokationen reagieren Regeln und Anwendung von wertschätzendem Feedback
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt, am 6. März 2026.
Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.
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!
Als Nachwuchsforschende wird von Ihnen in erster Linie erwartet, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zu befördern. Dabei ist es eine Sache, die Forschungsergebnisse mit dem nötigen fachlichen Handwerkszeug zu erzielen; eine ganz andere Sache ist es jedoch, die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse und die eigene Forscherpersönlichkeit auch überzeugend und souverän nach außen hin zu vertreten. Genau darauf kommt es jedoch in vielen Situationen auch an. Sowohl innerhalb der Wissenschaft, wie auch für zukünftige Positionen außerhalb der Wissenschaft kann dieser zweite Aspekt ein Erfolgsfaktor für die Karriere sein.
Gleichzeitig ist diese Aufgabe in der Phase der wissenschaftlichen Qualifizierung oftmals neu und stellt daher für viele eine besondere Herausforderung dar – gerade, wenn das souveräne Auftreten erfahrenerer Mitstreitender vielleicht noch zusätzlich einschüchternd wirkt.
Der Workshop unterstützt Sie dabei, souveränes Kommunizieren und Auftreten einzuüben. Sie lernen, verschiedene Schemata der Kommunikation zu erkennen und damit gelassen umzugehen. Dazu gehören ebenfalls die Fähigkeiten, Grenzen zu setzen, mit Provokationen umzugehen und Selbstsicherheit auszustrahlen. Auf diese Weise soll es Ihnen in Zukunft ein Leichtes sein, entspannt und gelingend zu kommunizieren und die eigene Kompetenz und Persönlichkeit souverän sichtbar werden zu lassen.
Workshop-Inhalte:
Wirkung und Präsenz
Wirkung auf Menschen: Körpersprache, Stimme, Inhalt Merkmale souveräner Körpersprache Spontanes Sprechen und Aktives Zuhören Präsentation: “Elevator Pitch”
Praxis und Feedback - Grundlagen gelungener Kommunikation
Kommunikationsmodelle Sprach- und Sprechstile, Umgang mit Blockaden Best Practices im Umgang mit Irritationen: Störenden souverän begegnen, auf Provokationen reagieren Regeln und Anwendung von wertschätzendem Feedback
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt, am 6. März 2026.
Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.
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!
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Agile Project Management (One-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Jan Schmidt
The event will be held in English on March 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Agile project management allows running projects in changing and uncertain environments. Originally developed in the IT sector, agile project management is now widely used across various fields to respond flexibly and effectively to evolving conditions.
This one-day workshop introduces participants to the core ideas and principles of agile project management. The workshop offers the opportunity to use specific tools in practice to better understand the agile project management approach by using these applications. Additionally, you’ll explore IT tools such as Jira and Trello. Beyond theoretical input, the workshop emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises, enabling participants to actively engage and apply what they learn.
The workshop will also provide a better understanding of SCRUM as a framework in the agile cosmos and its specifics.
After the workshop participants will have the opportunity to further explore the workshop contents through a provided podcast and a topic-specific GPT, allowing for independent learning.
After the workshop, you will be able to:
Deal with the most important terms and use tools from agile project management like Kanban. Distinguish when to use agile vs. traditional project management approaches. Utilize IT tools such as Jira and Trello to streamline agile project management. Adapt to changes in project requirements with flexibility and efficiency.
Target group: Doctoral researchers and postdocs with basic knowledge of traditional project management who want to deepen their understanding of agile project management.
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Basics of Project Management Project Management for Research Projects Projektmanagement in der Industrie
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
The event will be held in English on March 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
Agile project management allows running projects in changing and uncertain environments. Originally developed in the IT sector, agile project management is now widely used across various fields to respond flexibly and effectively to evolving conditions.
This one-day workshop introduces participants to the core ideas and principles of agile project management. The workshop offers the opportunity to use specific tools in practice to better understand the agile project management approach by using these applications. Additionally, you’ll explore IT tools such as Jira and Trello. Beyond theoretical input, the workshop emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises, enabling participants to actively engage and apply what they learn.
The workshop will also provide a better understanding of SCRUM as a framework in the agile cosmos and its specifics.
After the workshop participants will have the opportunity to further explore the workshop contents through a provided podcast and a topic-specific GPT, allowing for independent learning.
After the workshop, you will be able to:
Deal with the most important terms and use tools from agile project management like Kanban. Distinguish when to use agile vs. traditional project management approaches. Utilize IT tools such as Jira and Trello to streamline agile project management. Adapt to changes in project requirements with flexibility and efficiency.
Target group: Doctoral researchers and postdocs with basic knowledge of traditional project management who want to deepen their understanding of agile project management.
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Basics of Project Management Project Management for Research Projects Projektmanagement in der Industrie
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
The event will be held in English on March 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.
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!
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