Veranstaltungskalender
Freitag, 09. Oktober 2026
9:00 - 13:00
From Prompt to Partner. Building Custom Chatbots for Your Professional Practice [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 01.52, Dürer-Saal (ground floor) …
Bldg. 01.52, Dürer-Saal (ground floor) …
Dr. Stefan Götze, KIT/KHYS
The event will be held in English and run for one day, on October 9, 2026.
Generative AI can provide valuable support for many activities that surround academic work, such as generating ideas, structuring information or drafting and revising texts. However, the greatest benefits are often achieved when general-purpose large language models (LLMs) are tailored to specific tasks, contexts, and individual working styles. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design and build such customized AI chatbots.
Participants will first gain an understanding of how customized chatbots work and what distinguishes them from general-purpose AI systems. Building on this foundation, they will identify relevant use cases from their own professional environments. Through guided exercises and peer feedback, participants will learn how to design effective prompts for customized chatbots and to structure knowledge sources to support chatbot performance. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have developed and tested an initial prototype of a customized chatbot that can be further refined and applied within their own professional practice.
Please note the following requirements for participation: you …
are expected to have same prior experience in working with Generative AI need access to KIT’s AI platforms: KI Toolbox, MS CoPilot. will be asked to share the results of this workshop (e.g. prompts) with other participants.
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 one day, on October 9, 2026.
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!
Generative AI can provide valuable support for many activities that surround academic work, such as generating ideas, structuring information or drafting and revising texts. However, the greatest benefits are often achieved when general-purpose large language models (LLMs) are tailored to specific tasks, contexts, and individual working styles. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design and build such customized AI chatbots.
Participants will first gain an understanding of how customized chatbots work and what distinguishes them from general-purpose AI systems. Building on this foundation, they will identify relevant use cases from their own professional environments. Through guided exercises and peer feedback, participants will learn how to design effective prompts for customized chatbots and to structure knowledge sources to support chatbot performance. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have developed and tested an initial prototype of a customized chatbot that can be further refined and applied within their own professional practice.
Please note the following requirements for participation: you …
are expected to have same prior experience in working with Generative AI need access to KIT’s AI platforms: KI Toolbox, MS CoPilot. will be asked to share the results of this workshop (e.g. prompts) with other participants.
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 one day, on October 9, 2026.
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!
Montag, 19. Oktober 2026
10:00 - 17:00
Scientific Writing. What Makes a Good Paper and How to Write It (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 01.52, Dürer-Saal (ground floor)
Bldg. 01.52, Dürer-Saal (ground floor)
Dr. Carsten Rohr, Soft Skills in Hard Science
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 19 and October 20, 2026.
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career opportunities. In this course, you will be introduced to the process of writing a scientific paper. In order to deepen and apply this knowledge, you will also actually produce a manuscript based on your research data (and one that might serve as the foundation for a journal submission). Questions about other forms of text like conference papers can also be discussed.
A-Z of scientific writing
Developing a clear main message Priority setting in the writing process Structure and logical flow of the text Create meaningful graphics Do’s and Don’ts of AI Tools in writing Tools and use cases for AI in writing How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on workshop, you need some (analyzed) data to serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts you wrote (e.g., Bachelor or Master thesis, and any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.
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 October 19 and October 20, 2026.
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!
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career opportunities. In this course, you will be introduced to the process of writing a scientific paper. In order to deepen and apply this knowledge, you will also actually produce a manuscript based on your research data (and one that might serve as the foundation for a journal submission). Questions about other forms of text like conference papers can also be discussed.
A-Z of scientific writing
Developing a clear main message Priority setting in the writing process Structure and logical flow of the text Create meaningful graphics Do’s and Don’ts of AI Tools in writing Tools and use cases for AI in writing How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on workshop, you need some (analyzed) data to serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts you wrote (e.g., Bachelor or Master thesis, and any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.
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 October 19 and October 20, 2026.
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!
Donnerstag, 22. Oktober 2026
16:45 - 18:15
Welcome Event for Postdocs
Informationsveranstaltung
KIT, Campus Süd
30.95 Seminarraum Forum …
30.95 Seminarraum Forum …
Have you just started your postdoc at KIT? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for postdocs? Then come and join other German and international KIT postdocs at the Welcome Event for Postdocs.
We will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the postdoc phase - including information on networking and internationalization programs as well as services offered at the KHYS Postdoc Office and other service units at KIT. In addition, there will be two brief testimonials by more advanced early career researchers. They will share their experiences with you concerning their own postdoc phase and will be happy to answer your questions.
This event is open to postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. It will be most interesting in particular for those who have recently started their postdoc phase at KIT.
We will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the postdoc phase - including information on networking and internationalization programs as well as services offered at the KHYS Postdoc Office and other service units at KIT. In addition, there will be two brief testimonials by more advanced early career researchers. They will share their experiences with you concerning their own postdoc phase and will be happy to answer your questions.
This event is open to postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. It will be most interesting in particular for those who have recently started their postdoc phase at KIT.
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).
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