Veranstaltungskalender
Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2026
15:00 - 17:00
KHYS: Offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung/Open consultation hours
Geb. 30.96, Raum 116
Nachwuchsforschende werden mit verschiedenen Herausforderungen konfrontiert, die zu Konflikten führen können, zum Beispiel im Betreuungsverhältnis, innerhalb der Arbeitsgruppe, im Hinblick auf Finanzierungsfragen oder hinsichtlich des selbststrukturierten Arbeitens. Die herausfordernde Phase kann auch persönliche Probleme mit sich bringen. Sollten Sie sich in einer solchen oder ähnlichen Situation befinden, können Sie bei verschiedenen Anlaufstellen am KIT Unterstützung finden. Einen Überblick finden Sie auf unserer Webseite unter www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.
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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.
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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.
Donnerstag, 05. November 2026
9:00 - 14:00
Good Research Practice (incl. Generative AI) (Two sessions) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Christian Dumpitak, iGRAD – Interdisciplinary Graduate and Research Academy Düsseldorf, HHU Düsseldorf
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 5 and 6, 2026.
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing important guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and specific regulations of KIT for safeguarding good research practice – relevant for every early career researcher@KIT.
A) Basics of Responsible Conduct
Introduction: Research, ethical principles and professional ethos of a researcher Basic (inter-)national recommendations and regulations for safeguarding good research practice Research misconduct: Examples, elements of offense, reasons and consequences
B) General Responsibilities
Quality management: research design, documentation/archiving Publication process, authorship and review of manuscripts GRP-Perspectives on the use of text- and picture-generative AI-applications in research Supervision: Expectations/duties/roles Organizational culture: Collaboration, communication, prevention and dealing with conflict Procedures in case of suspicion and relevant contact points
C) Important Specific Responsibilities
Important prior to any data collection: Authorization or permission relevant research Possible topics (depending on participants’ disciplinary/research background): ‘Research on animals’, ‘Research on humans’ and/or ‘Surveys, interviews, data privacy and security issues in research’
Throughout the various sections of the workshop the use of text- and image-generating AI will be discussed as an integral part.
Via dialogic inputs, discussion of case examples, single/group work and plenary discussion participants will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect their individual research practice and professional attitudes on being a researcher.
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 November 5 and 6, 2026.
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!
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing important guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and specific regulations of KIT for safeguarding good research practice – relevant for every early career researcher@KIT.
A) Basics of Responsible Conduct
Introduction: Research, ethical principles and professional ethos of a researcher Basic (inter-)national recommendations and regulations for safeguarding good research practice Research misconduct: Examples, elements of offense, reasons and consequences
B) General Responsibilities
Quality management: research design, documentation/archiving Publication process, authorship and review of manuscripts GRP-Perspectives on the use of text- and picture-generative AI-applications in research Supervision: Expectations/duties/roles Organizational culture: Collaboration, communication, prevention and dealing with conflict Procedures in case of suspicion and relevant contact points
C) Important Specific Responsibilities
Important prior to any data collection: Authorization or permission relevant research Possible topics (depending on participants’ disciplinary/research background): ‘Research on animals’, ‘Research on humans’ and/or ‘Surveys, interviews, data privacy and security issues in research’
Throughout the various sections of the workshop the use of text- and image-generating AI will be discussed as an integral part.
Via dialogic inputs, discussion of case examples, single/group work and plenary discussion participants will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect their individual research practice and professional attitudes on being a researcher.
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 November 5 and 6, 2026.
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!
Montag, 09. November 2026
9:00 - 14:00
Career Planning in Challenging Times (Two-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Eva Reichmann, beruf & leben GbR
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 9 and 10, 2026. The second day will be individual career coaching sessions, your time slot will be arranged with Dr. Reichmann on the first day of the course
Relevance of the Topic
Career decisions have become more complex due to economic uncertainty, technological change, and increasing competition.
Even for academics with high-quality degrees, the situation on the labor market is becoming increasingly difficult. Global events are affecting the economic situation in Germany; and digitalization is leading to a changing demand for tasks based on writing, research, and creativity.
Traditional advice that until recently led to career success has now become obsolete: most graduates will need to adapt their strategy and mindset to the changing situation.
Objectives
In this workshop, you will clarify your professional competence profile, recognize transferable academic skills, and explore suitable career paths. You will learn to present your profile convincingly and develop a structured, informed career strategy.
Content
Overview of job markets: Academia, private and public sectors Career fields related to research, science communication, management, R&D, and technology transfer Profile analysis: core competencies, future skills, career biography, values Matching skills with career options and defining realistic goals Application strategies, networking, and proactive job search Insights into current labor market trends
Methods
The online sessions will focus entirely on practical work - tasks, exercises, and reflections on profile and career-related questions, conducted individually and in groups, including feedback.
Learning materials and preparatory exercises via platform
Optional individual coaching for personalized feedback and guidance 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 November 9 and 10, 2026. The second day will be individual career coaching sessions, your time slot will be arranged with Dr. Reichmann on the first day of the course
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 email. 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!
Relevance of the Topic
Career decisions have become more complex due to economic uncertainty, technological change, and increasing competition.
Even for academics with high-quality degrees, the situation on the labor market is becoming increasingly difficult. Global events are affecting the economic situation in Germany; and digitalization is leading to a changing demand for tasks based on writing, research, and creativity.
Traditional advice that until recently led to career success has now become obsolete: most graduates will need to adapt their strategy and mindset to the changing situation.
Objectives
In this workshop, you will clarify your professional competence profile, recognize transferable academic skills, and explore suitable career paths. You will learn to present your profile convincingly and develop a structured, informed career strategy.
Content
Overview of job markets: Academia, private and public sectors Career fields related to research, science communication, management, R&D, and technology transfer Profile analysis: core competencies, future skills, career biography, values Matching skills with career options and defining realistic goals Application strategies, networking, and proactive job search Insights into current labor market trends
Methods
The online sessions will focus entirely on practical work - tasks, exercises, and reflections on profile and career-related questions, conducted individually and in groups, including feedback.
Learning materials and preparatory exercises via platform
Optional individual coaching for personalized feedback and guidance 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 November 9 and 10, 2026. The second day will be individual career coaching sessions, your time slot will be arranged with Dr. Reichmann on the first day of the course
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 email. 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!
17:00 - 19:00
Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers
Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT)
Campus South …
Campus South …
Jutta Klein-Hitpaß, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)
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. One of these events is staged on Campus North (September 16, 2026).
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. One of these events is staged on Campus North (September 16, 2026).
Freitag, 13. November 2026
9:00 - 15:00
Strategies for a Successful Self and Time-Management (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) …
Manuela Schnaubelt, Stress and Time Management Trainer, Systemic Coach
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on November 13 and 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each.
Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and constantly available, it is only natural that you feel at times overwhelmed. Moreover, those many last-minute, short-term assignments often take precedence and can keep you distracted from more important, long-term goals and ambitions as well as your personal interests.
To keep your priorities in sight, you thus need a carefully thought-out time and self-management system. In this workshop, you will learn to set priorities and forge realistic plans in order to balance the demands of research and your personal life goals.
Workshop topics include:
Self-organization and self-motivation: increase productivity and efficiency Self-management: Defining personal goals and setting priorities, avoiding procrastination Planning: Establishing and/or optimizing daily and weekly planning; recognizing and using your individual performance curve Focus: Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing efficiency Energy management, work-life balance, mental health.
In the workshop, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive practical exercises to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics and develop new personal strategies.
If you need guidance beyond the workshop on personal challenges or conflict situations, you can contact the following advisory offices: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php
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 November 13 and 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 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!
Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and constantly available, it is only natural that you feel at times overwhelmed. Moreover, those many last-minute, short-term assignments often take precedence and can keep you distracted from more important, long-term goals and ambitions as well as your personal interests.
To keep your priorities in sight, you thus need a carefully thought-out time and self-management system. In this workshop, you will learn to set priorities and forge realistic plans in order to balance the demands of research and your personal life goals.
Workshop topics include:
Self-organization and self-motivation: increase productivity and efficiency Self-management: Defining personal goals and setting priorities, avoiding procrastination Planning: Establishing and/or optimizing daily and weekly planning; recognizing and using your individual performance curve Focus: Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing efficiency Energy management, work-life balance, mental health.
In the workshop, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive practical exercises to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics and develop new personal strategies.
If you need guidance beyond the workshop on personal challenges or conflict situations, you can contact the following advisory offices: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php
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 November 13 and 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 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!
Dienstag, 17. November 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Getting Along. Promotionscoaching (vier Termine) [Präsenz Peer Coaching]
Workshop
tba
Julia Jochem
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an vier Terminen statt. In der ersten Sitzung werden die drei Folgetermine gemeinsam mit den Teilnehmenden vereinbart. Sie sollen circa einmal im Quartal stattfinden, die Folgetermine werden deutlich kürzer sein und weniger als einen halben Tag in Anspruch nehmen.
Relevanz Die Promotionsphase ist oft eine einsame Phase: Entscheidungen über die eigene Forschung, der Umgang mit Rückschlägen oder die Frage „Bin ich noch auf dem richtigen Weg?“ werden meist allein getroffen. Peer Coaching bietet einen geschützten Rahmen, in dem sich Promovierende – unterstützt und angeleitet durch eine Facilitatorin – auf Augenhöhe unterstützen, austauschen und merken: Viele Fragen und Sorgen werden geteilt, ganz unabhängig vom eigenen Forschungsthema.
Leitmotiv: Verbundenheit
In 3–4 Sitzungen entsteht ein Raum, in dem Promovierende merken: Ich bin nicht allein. Im Austausch mit anderen, die ähnliche Phasen durchlaufen, entstehen neue Ideen, neue Perspektiven auf eigene Fragen und neuer Elan für die eigene Forschung. Der dafür gewählte Ansatz ist Dialog- und prozessorientiert, arbeitet mit kreativen und analogen Methoden und legt viel Wert auf echte Begegnung in der Gruppe.
Angewandte Methoden Die Sitzungen sind moderiert und folgen einer klaren Struktur, unter anderem aus Design Thinking und Liberating Structures, mit Wechseln zwischen Plenum, Kleingruppen und Einzelreflexion.
Nutzen Die Teilnehmenden empfinden wieder mehr Leichtigkeit und Zuversicht und helfen sich gegenseitig über schwierige Zeiten hinweg.
Besonderheiten Keine Videoaufzeichnung. Keine inhaltliche Vorbereitung nötig – Offenheit und Lust auf Austausch reichen.
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an vier Terminen statt. In der ersten Sitzung werden die drei Folgetermine gemeinsam mit den Teilnehmenden vereinbart. Sie sollen circa einmal im Quartal stattfinden.
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!
Relevanz Die Promotionsphase ist oft eine einsame Phase: Entscheidungen über die eigene Forschung, der Umgang mit Rückschlägen oder die Frage „Bin ich noch auf dem richtigen Weg?“ werden meist allein getroffen. Peer Coaching bietet einen geschützten Rahmen, in dem sich Promovierende – unterstützt und angeleitet durch eine Facilitatorin – auf Augenhöhe unterstützen, austauschen und merken: Viele Fragen und Sorgen werden geteilt, ganz unabhängig vom eigenen Forschungsthema.
Leitmotiv: Verbundenheit
In 3–4 Sitzungen entsteht ein Raum, in dem Promovierende merken: Ich bin nicht allein. Im Austausch mit anderen, die ähnliche Phasen durchlaufen, entstehen neue Ideen, neue Perspektiven auf eigene Fragen und neuer Elan für die eigene Forschung. Der dafür gewählte Ansatz ist Dialog- und prozessorientiert, arbeitet mit kreativen und analogen Methoden und legt viel Wert auf echte Begegnung in der Gruppe.
Angewandte Methoden Die Sitzungen sind moderiert und folgen einer klaren Struktur, unter anderem aus Design Thinking und Liberating Structures, mit Wechseln zwischen Plenum, Kleingruppen und Einzelreflexion.
Nutzen Die Teilnehmenden empfinden wieder mehr Leichtigkeit und Zuversicht und helfen sich gegenseitig über schwierige Zeiten hinweg.
Besonderheiten Keine Videoaufzeichnung. Keine inhaltliche Vorbereitung nötig – Offenheit und Lust auf Austausch reichen.
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an vier Terminen statt. In der ersten Sitzung werden die drei Folgetermine gemeinsam mit den Teilnehmenden vereinbart. Sie sollen circa einmal im Quartal stattfinden.
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!
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