Montag, 02. Februar 2026
English à la carte (Four academic hours) [Consulting]
Beratung
Online or on-site (will be arranged with teacher individually)
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, Sprachenzentrum (SPZ)
Total possible duration of the course: ca. 3 months. Meetings may take place between February 2, 2026 and April 30, 2026 and are individually arranged. Therefore, the course might start on a day other than February 2.
This course, adapted to your level and your goals, aims to give you confidence in your ability to communicate in the language. It is ideal for people who want to improve their English but either:
1. don't have time to attend a regular class or
2. have specific learning requirements which may not be met in a group-based course.
This course adapts to suit you. The focus can be on improving writing skills, dealing with grammar or developing your fluency in speaking.
After registration, you will be contacted to set up your first appointment at which you will agree on an individual program based on your requirements. Then meetings will take place either face-to-face at an agreed location or online, or a mixture of both. A total of 4 academic hours are available for each participant.
If you would like to do this course together with a colleague, please indicate this on your registration. In such an arrangement, participants must be at or near the same language level and have similar learning goals (speaking, presenting or writing). In order for this to work, participants must arrange their own partnerships, as student pairing is not carried out by the language department.
Total possible duration of the course: ca. 3 months (Meetings may take place between February 2, 2026 and April 30, 2026 and are individually arranged). February 2, 2026 is the first possible date but dates to be arranged with teacher individually beforehand.
Note: This course is designed for participants at any level of the Common European Frame of Reference (CEFR A1 - C2). We recommend that you take our placement test on ILIAS before starting the course but it is not mandatory.
Instructions for taking the placement test and a link can be found here:
http://www.spz.kit.edu/223.php
You need an SCC account to take our placement test. If you do not have an SCC account, please contact the English Department of the Language Center (Sprachenzentrum) under englisch∂spz kit edu
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 if you want the course to be online: 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!
9:00 - 16:45
Scientific Writing. Improving Your Scientific Writing Skills in English (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 08.03, room 312
Matthew Shimohara, KIT Sprachenzentrum (SPZ)
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on February 2, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and February 6, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
This workshop focuses on the language you use when writing scientific papers. Our aim is to improve your writing by talking about conventions in the field, producing your own texts and discussing further questions which arise whilst writing.
We start by briefly discussing the content of each section of a paper (Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). As a group we will develop guidelines that can be used when writing your own text. Next, we will look at authentic sample texts to talk about conventions of style and possibly grammar. We will pay special attention to language patterns in specific subject areas as these tend to vary.
We will use another set of texts to practice editing. Then, you will be asked to apply your skills and write short texts of your own, e.g. a project summary, a critical review and a results section. You will receive feedback on your writing style and use of language. As questions related to language use, punctuation and grammar arise, we will discuss them.
By the end of the course, you will improve your ability to write about your research and comment on other writers’ research in English. You will sharpen your editing skills and develop a sense for appropriate style in a scientific text.
To decide whether this workshop is suitable for you, please consider the following information:
Language requirements: This EFL course is designed for English speakers of other languages, i.e. non-native speakers of English who have a mid to upper range of the Common European Frame of Reference (CEFR B2 - C1). We recommend that you take our placement test on ILIAS before starting the course. If your language level is B1, the course might seem rather challenging (and go a bit fast). If your language level is C2, keep in mind that we deal with issues of grammar and syntax that might seem simple to you. (Information on how to access the test can be found below.)
Topics not covered in the workshop: This course does not cover certain related aspects of preparing scientific manuscripts, such as the submission, review and publication of a paper. We also do not cover citation styles due to the wide variety of styles and requirements for different fields of science.
Course materials will be distributed on ILIAS.
Instructions for taking the placement test and a link can be found here:
https://www.spz.kit.edu/334.php
You need an SCC account to take our placement test. If you do not have an SCC account, please contact the English Department of the Language Center (Sprachenzentrum) under englisch∂spz.kit.edu.
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 February 2, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and February 6, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2.30 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 (at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the course). 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!
Mittwoch, 04. Februar 2026
9:00 - 15:00
Persönliche Standortbestimmung zur Karriereorientierung. Was kann ich und wo will ich hin? (eintägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.95, Seminarraum Forum A+B (1. OG)
Patrizia Köhler, KIT, Personalentwicklung und Berufliche Ausbildung (PEBA)
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt.
Im Rahmen einer persönlichen Standortbestimmung nehmen Sie sich Zeit, Ihre aktuelle berufliche und private Situation bewusst zu reflektieren. Sie befassen sich dabei mit Ihren persönlichen Zielen und Wünschen und leiten daraus konkrete Schritte für Ihre weitere Karriere- und Kompetenzentwicklung ab.
Was habe ich bereits erreicht? Welche Kompetenzen zeichnen mich besonders aus? Worin liegen meine Stärken? Was ist mir wichtig? Wie stelle ich mir eine gelingende Zukunft vor?
In der Veranstaltung geht es zunächst darum, den derzeitigen Status Quo genauer zu beleuchten und ein Verständnis für Ihre gegenwärtige Situation zu generieren. Eine solche Bestandsaufnahme hilft Ihnen, Ihre Lebens- und Karriereplanung fokussiert zu gestalten, eine Reflexionsgrundlage für Ihre längerfristigen beruflichen und privaten Entscheidungen zu erstellen sowie an den eigenen Entwicklungsfeldern zielgerichtet zu arbeiten.
Auf diese Weise können Sie aus ganzheitlicher Perspektive Ziele für Ihre weitere Karriereplanung entwickeln und erste konkrete Schritte ableiten.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass eine Standortbestimmung keine individuelle Berufs- oder Karriereberatung leisten kann. Zur weiteren Karriereplanung bietet das KHYS folgende Workshops an:
After the Doctorate. Career Planning for Doctoral Researchers
How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs
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.
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!
Dienstag, 10. Februar 2026
9:00 - 13:00
Ethics in the Lab. A Workshop on Scientific Misconduct and How to Avoid it (One-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
PD Dr. phil. Alexander Bagattini and Team, KIT, ARRTI (KIT Academy for Responsible Research, Teaching, and Innovation)
The event will be held in English, on February 10, 2026.
The workshop "Ethics in the Lab" is relevant for doctoral researchers from all disciplines.
What makes research both successful and ethical? This workshop dives into the challenges early-career researchers face in balancing these goals. In a competitive publish-or-perish environment, dilemmas often arise:
Can I leave out statistical outliers to improve my results?
When does “data massaging” become misconduct?
How transparent must I be, while still staying competitive?
What do I do if I notice misconduct by a colleague or face problematic expectations from my supervisor?
Through realistic case discussions, you’ll gain practical tools to navigate these conflicts and make informed, ethical decisions. Learn how to recognize and prevent scientific misconduct, reflect on your role as a researcher, and understand the ethical expectations placed on scientists in a broader social context.
This workshop will show you how ethical, responsible research is key to truly successful science.
Please plan 3-4 hours for pre-workshop activities.
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members as well as for doctoral reserachers and postdocs from universities of the EPICUR alliance. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English, on February 10, 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!
Freitag, 13. Februar 2026
9:00 - 12:30
Strategien für ein gelungenes Selbst- und Zeitmanagement (dreitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
13.02. und 27.02.2026: Geb. 30.95, Seminarraum Forum A+B (1. OG)
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Manuela Schnaubelt, Trainerin für Stress- und Zeitmanagement, Diplom-Betriebswirtin, Systemischer Coach
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an drei Tagen statt, am 13.02., 27.02. und 13.03.2026, jeweils 9:00 - 12:30 Uhr.
In Ihrem Alltag sind Sie vielfältigen beruflichen und privaten Anforderungen ausgesetzt, die zu Zeitdruck und Zeitnot führen können. Die vielfältigen Anforderungen im Wissenschaftsalltag wie Lehre, Forschungsprojekt und Veröffentlichungen, die erwartete Flexibilität und der ständige Druck verstärken dieses Gefühl noch. Den täglichen kurzfristigen Erfordernissen wird häufig Vorrang gewährt, während die wichtigen oder langfristig angelegten Vorhaben in den Hintergrund treten und persönliche Interessen zurückgestellt werden. Unzufriedenheit, Zweifel und Erschöpfung können die Folge sein.
Ein gelungenes Selbst- und Zeitmanagement hilft, den Blick auf die wichtigen Dinge zu schärfen, Prioritäten zu setzen, Aufgaben realistisch zu planen und für sich eine ausgewogene Zeitbalance zwischen den Anforderungen der Forschungstätigkeit und den persönlichen Lebenszielen zu finden.
Themen des Workshops sind:
Selbstorganisation und -motivation: Produktivität und Effizienz steigern
Selbstmanagement: Persönliche Ziele definieren, Prioritäten setzen, Prokrastination vermeiden
Planung: Zeit-/Wochenplanung etablieren bzw. optimieren; die individuelle Leistungskurve erkennen und nutzen
Fokus: Rahmenbedingen für effektives Arbeiten schaffen, „Zeitdiebe“ aufspüren und minimieren
Selbstfürsorge: den eigenen Energiehaushalt managen, auf die eigenen Bedürfnisse achten
Mental Health/Resilienz: gesund und stark in herausfordernden Zeiten
Life-Balance: ein Leben im Einklang mit den eigenen Zielen und Werten.
Im Workshop werden theoretische Grundlagen und Modelle besprochen und diese in Einzel- und Gruppenarbeiten reflektiert. Nach dem ersten Termin erhalten die Teilnehmenden Aufgaben zur Vertiefung, die zu Hause bearbeitet werden können.
Wenn Sie über den Workshop hinaus eine Beratung zu persönlichen Herausforderungen oder Konfliktsituationen benötigen, können Sie sich an folgende Anlaufstellen wenden: https://www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.php
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 und an drei Tagen statt, am 13.02., 27.02. und 13.03.2026, jeweils 9:00 - 12:30 Uhr.
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!
Montag, 23. Februar 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!
Montag, 02. März 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)
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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!
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!
Donnerstag, 05. März 2026
17:00 - 19:00
Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers
Seminar room Forum, Bldg. 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.
Freitag, 06. März 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)
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!
Mittwoch, 11. März 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!
Dienstag, 17. März 2026
9:00 - 17:00
Visualizing Science (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 20.30, seminar room 4.048 (forth floor)
Chris Spatschek, NaWik
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 17 and 18, 2026.
Scientific research is often difficult to comprehend for individuals both outside the respective discipline and academia in general, particularly if it is communicated solely in technical terms. However, in times in which it becomes ever more important for scientists to exchange information across disciplinary boundaries and with the public, it is vital that they know communication tools that help non-specialist audiences to gain a better understanding of their research. Given that humans generally process and store visual information (e.g. images, sketches) more effectively than text-based information, we focus on techniques that allow you to graphically present your research topics for a lay audience.
This seminar introduces participants to basic design principles and methods. It is interactive: Teaching content alternates with practical phases as well as question and answer sessions. The focus of the seminar lies on communication with audiences outside of academia. You will learn how to present your research topic more vividly and make it more accessible to non-trained audiences by creating an infographic. The seminar aims at teaching basic principles of design, sharing helpful resources and methods and facilitating your venture into visualisation. Data visualisation will not be discussed.
In particular, the following topics are covered:
• Basic design principles for visualisations
• Defining the essential aspects of your research: Finding your own core message
• Achieving more: Planning and sketching infographics
• Poster, presentation, comics: Different aims and visual requirements
• Introduction to AI-Tools
At the end of the first day of the workshop, you will be given a little exercise to do at home (60 - 90 minutes) that will be discussed on the second day.
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 17 and 18, 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, 19. März 2026
9:00 - 17:00
Getting Started. Managing Your Dissertation Project Successfully (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.96, seminar room 006 (ground floor)
Dr. Daniel Friedrich, Impulsplus
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Writing a doctoral thesis is very challenging. But if you take a smart approach early on, you are likely to reach your objectives faster and achieve superior results. This workshop focuses on the critical elements for a successful doctoral journey: Which mindsets, tools, and processes make a real difference on the way to a PhD? We concentrate on three areas: The efficient organization of tasks and notes, the productive communication with supervisors and the research community, and the structured reading and writing of academic papers. In each area, we will reflect on effective mindsets, tools, and workflows. The goal is for each participant to take away at least three specific ideas on how to substantially improve their own approach.
Major topics:
- Project management
- Efficient time management and self-motivation
- Managing the relationship to your supervisor
- Tools and strategies for effective literature research & note-taking
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
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
- Project Management for Research Projects
- Projektmanagement in der Industrie
- Agile Project Management
- Basics of Project Management
This event is open to doctoral researchers 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 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4.30 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!
Dienstag, 24. März 2026
9:00 - 17:00
Präsentieren (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.96, Seminarraum 006 (EG)
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Jens Rudat
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 24. und 25. März 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr.
„Facts tell, stories sell“. Die bloße Auflistung der eigenen Laborergebnisse mag für eine Publikation in Fachzeitschriften genügen. Wer aber einen nachhaltigen Eindruck hinterlassen will – sei es zum Anstoßen von Forschungskooperationen bei Tagungen, zur Einwerbung von Fördermitteln bei öffentlichen Geldgebern und Industriepartnern, aber auch bei der Kurzpräsentation der eigenen wissenschaftlichen Tätigkeit im Rahmen eines Vorstellungsgesprächs – umgibt seine fachlichen Leistungen mit einer ansprechenden Verpackung.
In diesem Workshop wird vermittelt, wie man aus einer Forschungsfrage eine spannende Geschichte konstruiert, und wie man diese mitreißend erzählt, um ihre Kernbotschaft nachhaltig im Gedächtnis eines spezifischen Auditoriums zu verankern. Mittels Videoreflexion wird die Bedeutung non- und paraverbaler Kommunikation hervorgehoben. In a nutshell: WAS will ich WEM WARUM WIE erzählen?
Thematische Schwerpunkte sind:
- WAS Fokussierung aufs Wesentliche und Formulieren einer Kernbotschaft
- WEM Definition der Zielgruppe, Erkennen ihrer spezifischen Bedürfnisse und Vorkenntnisse, Anpassung von Fachvokabular und ggf. Vortragsstil und -tempo
- WARUM Was ist das Ziel meiner Präsentation: Was motiviert mich, was mein Gegenüber? Wie erziele ich Aufmerksamkeit, wie halte ich diese?
- WIE Grundlagen des Storytellings, Rhetorik und sprachliche Stilmittel, Einsatz von Humor, Stimme und Körper bzw.
Mimik und Gestik, Umgang mit Lampenfieber; Vor- und Nachteile verschiedener Präsentationsformate mit Schwerpunkt „Powerpoint“
Hinweis: Am ersten Kurstag werden alle anhand des Gelernten eine kurze Präsentation selber erstellen, die am zweiten Tag durch Feedback seitens des Kurses und der Kursleitung sowie mittels Videoreflexion optimiert wird. Da „Powerpoint“ nach wie vor das bevorzugte Präsentationsformat auf Konferenzen ist, wird das Mitbringen eines mobilen Endgerätes mit entsprechender Software erwartet.
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 und an zwei Tagen statt, am 24. und 25. März 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr.
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!
Montag, 13. April 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Basics of Project Management (Three-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Andrei Flueras, Lukas Bischof Hochschulberatung
The event will be held in English and run for three days, on April 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on April 14 and 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Project management is an essential competence for researchers. It supports the successful completion of complex tasks in everyday academic work and is equally relevant for future roles outside academia. Projects succeed when professional expertise is combined with solid management and self-management skills.
This workshop introduces the core principles of project management for doctoral researchers and postdocs without prior experience. Participants learn to plan and manage their projects systematically and to understand how structured project work contributes to effective research and long-term career development.
After the workshop you will be able to:
Plan and manage projects systematically by defining clear objectives, planning scope, resources, time and analysing stakeholders and risks
Understand and implement the project life cycle including roles, activities, milestones, communication, risk management, work breakdown structure and project control
Differentiate between classic, agile and hybrid project management approaches
Identify typical pitfalls and apply suitable solutions
Use relevant online project management tools
The workshop is practice-oriented, experience-based and interactive. All phases of project management are worked through using examples, and there is space for individual exchange of experiences.
You will leave the workshop with a practical toolkit for professional project management in science and beyond.
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
Project Management for Research Projects
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.
The event will be held in English and run for three days, on April 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on April 14 and 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
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!
Dienstag, 14. April 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Smarte Recherche. KI-Tools sinnvoll nutzen [Online Informationsveranstaltung]
Informationsveranstaltung
online
Alexandra Kwasnicki, KIT-Bibliothek
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt, am 14. April 2026.
Mit jedem Tag gibt es mehr KI-Anwendungen, die Arbeitserleichterungen versprechen – auch für das Finden und Auswerten von Informationen. In diesem interaktiven Online-Workshop erfahren Sie, welche davon für die Literaturrecherche im wissenschaftlichen Kontext geeignet sind, und erhalten anhand praxisnaher Beispiele Tipps, wie Sie Ihre Recherche mit KI effizienter und intelligenter gestalten können.
Was erwartet Sie?
Überblick über KI-Tools, die für die wissenschaftliche Recherche geeignet sind
Praktische Tipps für die Anwendung von KI-Tools für jede Phase des Rechercheprozesses – von der Vorbereitung über die Durchführung bis hin zu Bewertung und Verwaltung der gefundenen Literatur
Gemeinsames Ausprobieren im Workshop: Bringen Sie Ihr eigenes Forschungsthema mit!
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS).
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt, am 14. April 2026.
Technische Anforderungen: Um an dieser Veranstaltung teilzunehmen, benötigen Sie eine stabile Internetverbindung, eine Webcam und ein Mikrofon. Weitere detaillierte Informationen zur Online-Plattform erhalten die Teilnehmenden vor der Veranstaltung.
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!
Donnerstag, 16. April 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Basics of Leadership (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.96, seminar room 006 (ground floor)
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Carola Pachunke, Training – Coaching – Mindfulness
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on April 16 and 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each.
As a young researcher, you often take on leadership tasks for the first time – in your current position or in the course of your next career step. Being new to a leadership role can be challenging in itself while experiences might differ in terms of gender and personality.
This workshop will support you as a young leader to build a good understanding of what it means to establish a successful leadership style. Motivation, flexibility and transparency regarding communication and delegation are key factors to meet the demands of your role as a leader. An awareness of your inner attitude, self-reflection and a conscious development of your role with its various conditions help to create value in a positive and sustainable manner.
Which mindset enables you to fulfill the role as a leader convincingly? What are your expectations of your team members and what are their expectations of you as a leader? Where do you find yourself in terms of “command and control” versus “confidence in the ability of your members to organize themselves” and fulfill their tasks? Alongside these general leadership topics, it will be helpful to discuss if there are specific challenges or chances as a female or male leader and how to deal with them.
We will explore the following contents:
• Basics of Leadership
• Mindful Leadership
• Management by objectives
• 4 roles of effective leadership and their principles
• Agile Leadership
• Skillful Delegation
• Identification of your key traits and values as a leader
• Gender-specific aspects of Leadership
There will be short inputs, group discussions, exercises, exploration of challenging leadership situations and reflection of your personal leadership style.
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 April 16 and 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 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!
Donnerstag, 23. April 2026
9:00 - 16:00
After the Doctorate. Career Planning for Doctoral Researchers (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 01.52, seminar room Dürer-Saal (ground floor)
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Doris Brenner, Personalentwicklung – Training – Coaching
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on April 23 and 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each.
Crafting Your Career Path – Finding the Job That Fits You
Are you immersed in your doctoral research but wondering what comes next? Questions like, "Should I stay in academia or explore opportunities outside of it?" or, "What unique qualifications do I have that employers value?" often arise during this stage. This workshop is designed to help you gain clarity about your future career and identify the path that aligns with your strengths and aspirations.
Through this interactive and practical workshop, you will:
Recognize your strengths: Discover what makes you unique and valuable in the job market.
Develop your professional profile: Identify the qualifications and skills that distinguish you, and understand how to leverage your doctorate for added value.
Explore career directions: Understand the differences between academia, industry, and alternative career paths to determine what best suits you.
Define clear career goals: Use structured tools to gain clarity about your professional aspirations and plan your next steps effectively.
Overcome self-doubt: Learn techniques to manage negative thought patterns and confidently and authentically present your skills and strengths.
Focus on balance: Gain insights into maintaining a healthy work-life balance as you navigate your career journey.
This workshop will provide you with the tools to assess your options, clarify your goals, and confidently take your next steps – whether in academia or beyond. It’s an opportunity to develop a realistic and inspiring career plan, helping you complete your doctorate with a clear vision of your professional future.
This event is open to doctoral researchers 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 April 23 and 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 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, 28. April 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Research Data Management Short and Sweet [Online Information Event]
Informationsveranstaltung
Online
Dr. Kerstin Wedlich-Zachodin, KIT-Bibliothek
The event will be held in English and run for one session, on April 28, 2026
Research data are the basis and result of scientific work. The basic principles of good research data management (RDM) and good scientific practice therefore include a systematic approach to the collection and, if necessary, subsequent use and evaluation of data, as well as to their storage and accessibility.
The course offers a concise introduction to the basics and aspects of research data management with the associated terms, most important models and processes and of course some helpful tools. A Q&A session is planned after the presentation, offering participants time to ask specific questions relating to their own RDM.
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 session, on April 28, 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, 04. Mai 2026
9:00 - 15:00
Storytelling-Principles for Scientists. Giving Your Arguments the Persuasive Edge (One-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Stefan Götze, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)
The event will be held in English and run for one day, on May 4, 2026.
As a scientist, you are constantly competing for attention—whether you are presenting your research to the public, applying for funding, or positioning yourself for the next career step. In these moments, expertise alone rarely sets you apart. Your competitors are often just as capable, and facts or logic while essential, seldom carry the persuasive weight needed to truly engage an audience.
What makes the difference is how your message feels. Your arguments need a communicative fabric that sparks curiosity and creates emotional resonance. This is where storytelling becomes a powerful professional skill. Elements from fictional and non-fictional story-telling help you frame your ideas in ways that are memorable, relatable, and motivating – while remaining aligned with academic standards.
This workshop introduces core storytelling principles and illustrates how scientists can apply them to various communication situations.
We will also explore how Generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT can support the transfer and application of storytelling principles to your communication tasks.
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 May 4, 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!
Donnerstag, 07. Mai 2026
9:00 - 15:00
Handlungsspielräume entdecken. Stresskompetenz im Wissenschaftsalltag (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
07.05.2026: Geb. 30.95, Seminarraum Forum A+B (1. OG)
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Manuela Schnaubelt, Trainerin für Stress- und Zeitmanagement, Systemischer Coach
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 7. und 20. Mai 2026, jeweils 9:00 - 15:00 Uhr.
Stressmanagement ist heutzutage eine wichtige Kompetenz, um gesund und ausgeglichen die vielfältigen beruflichen und privaten Aufgaben und Anforderungen zu bewältigen. Gerade im Wissenschaftsalltag sind die Anforderungen und Erwartungen besonders hoch. Vielleicht fühlen Sie sich manchmal erschöpft oder angespannt und möchten gelassener durch die Promotion oder die Postdoc-Phase und Ihr Forschungsprojekt gehen – oder wollen einfach nur potenziellen Stressbelastungen und ihren Auswirkungen vorbeugen. Um gestärkt durch den Wissenschaftsalltag zu gehen, sind neben fachlicher Expertise und hoher Motivation auch eine gewisse Stressresistenz, ein gutes Selbstmanagement und ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Anspannung und Entspannung wichtig. Schon kleine Veränderungen können viel bewegen, wie beispielsweise innere Ansprüche zu hinterfragen, Energieräuber zu identifizieren und die persönliche Motivation, Selbstwirksamkeit und Produktivität zu steigern. Dieser Workshop bietet Ihnen ein abwechslungsreiches Angebot aus Informationen, Selbstreflexionen und praktischen Übungen zur Entwicklung der persönlichen Stresskompetenz.
Die Themenschwerpunkte sind:
Stressentstehung und Auswirkungen auf psychische und mentale Gesundheit
Den eigenen Stresstyp erkennen
Persönliche Ziele, Werte, Einstellungen und mentale Stressverstärker reflektieren und neue Denk- und Verhaltensmuster entwickeln
Typische Stressfaktoren erkennen und erfolgreich managen wie beispielsweise mangelnde Selbstorganisation, Perfektionismus, Umgang mit digitalen Medien, und andere
Selbstwirksamkeit und Selbstmotivation steigern
Energiemanagement und mentale Gesundheit: Entspannung in den Alltag integrieren.
Nach dem ersten Termin erhalten die Teilnehmenden Aufgaben zur Vertiefung, die zu Hause bearbeitet werden können.
Wenn Sie über den Workshop hinaus eine Beratung zu persönlichen Herausforderungen oder Konfliktsituationen benötigen, können Sie sich an folgende Anlaufstellen wenden: https://www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.php
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 und an zwei Tagen statt, am 7. und 20. Mai 2026, jeweils 9:00 - 15:00 Uhr.
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!
Montag, 11. Mai 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Thesis Defense Training (Two-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Alexander Roggenkamp
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on May 11 and 12, 2026.
The oral defense of the dissertation marks the final milestone of a PhD and poses unique communication challenges. This workshop is designed for doctoral candidates who wish to prepare intensively for their disputation.
Drawing on the participants’ individual experiences, the workshop focuses on developing effective presentation techniques and defense strategies. Participants learn how to interpret and present scientific findings clearly and how to respond confidently and appropriately to critical questions.
Key strategies for persuasive argumentation and rhetorical positioning during the defense are introduced and actively practiced in disputation simulations, which form the core of the workshop. If desired, the session can also address methods for managing stage fright and nervousness.
This event is open to doctoral researchers 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 May 11 and 12, 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!
Dienstag, 12. Mai 2026
9:00 - 15:30
From Postdoc to Professorship!/? Academic Career Options, Requirements, and Strategies for Your Next Steps (Two-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Matthias Zach, Karriereberatung für Akademiker*innen
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on May 12 and 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each.
Academic careers are risky business: as a postdoc, you have to make wide-ranging decisions about how to develop your research and your career. This workshop will help you plan your next steps.
Through short impulses from the trainer, individual research and reflection, and group discussions, the workshop will deepen your understanding of both the conditions that shape academic careers in Germany and of the opportunities and challenges of international academic careers.
Aspects covered include:
Permanent positions in academia: what they are and how to work towards them
The postdoc phase in Germany: relevant positions, and their pros and cons
Necessary achievements (publications, third-party funding and others): how to assess your situation
How to develop your scientific profile and academic independence
How to deal with the international dimension of research communities and academic careers
How to network strategically
What do you want to achieve, and how will you get there? Formulate your objectives and make a plan
There will also be room for your individual questions.
Eligibility: This event is aimed at postdocs at KIT who are members of KHYS. 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 May 12 and 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 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!
Dienstag, 16. Juni 2026
9:00 - 17:00
Die Freude am Forschen. Persönliche Produktivität mit mentaler Stabilität und Flexibilität im Promotionsprozess (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.95, Seminarraum Forum A+B (1. OG)
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Dr. Matthias Rudlof, Dr. Matthias Rudlof, Dipl.-Psych. - Coachings & Seminare
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 16. und 17. Juni 2026, jeweils 9:00 - 17:00 Uhr.
In der wissenschaftlichen Arbeit stehen wir als Forschende mit unserer persönlichen Produktivität vor täglichen Herausforderungen durch die Komplexität der Forschungsfelder, die Vielfalt an beruflichen und sonstigen Aufgaben und anspruchsvolle Kommunikationsprozesse in der Wissenschaft.
Im Workshop werden psychologisch und neurowissenschaftlich fundierte Strategien und Tools für eine produktive Selbststeuerung, für klare Ausrichtung, positive Energie und mentale Stabilität und Flexibilität in der wissenschaftlichen Arbeit, praxisorientiert vermittelt.
Workshopinhalte:
Persönliche Produktivität im Flow (Joy of Research) durch positive mentale/emotionale/energetische Selbststeuerung (Affektlogik/Embodiment)
Mindset und Resilienz zwischen Stress und Produktivität
Gesunder Umgang mit Kritik im Innen und Außen (inneres Team, Wertschätzungspraxis)
Neues Zeitmanagement und agiles Arbeiten – Produktivität durch Fokuszeiten
Selbstzentrierung und Selbstverbindung als persönliche Resilienzbasis
Mental Health/Well-Being – persönliche Resilienz in der Forschungsarbeit (Trigger und persönliche Ressourcen)
Gesunde Arbeitsbeziehungen (Betreuende, Kolleg*innen, Studierende) durch authentische Kommunikation aktiv gestalten
Emanzipatorischer produktiver Umgang mit Habitus- und Statusdifferenzen
Selbstwirksamkeit, Selbstvertrauen und Selbstwert als persönliche Basis für langfristigen Erfolg und Wohlbefinden
LebensBalancen individuell gestalten: Arbeit und Leben verbinden
Im Workshop arbeiten wir mit holistischen Ansätzen des Veränderungslernens (Embodiment), die die Fortführung des Gelernten in der eigenen täglichen Arbeitspraxis ebenso befördern wie ein Online-Follow up (2h, 4 Wochen danach) im Nachgang des Workshops, mit dem die Changeprozesse der Teilnehmer*innen begleitet werden.
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 zwei Tagen statt, am 16. und 17. Juni 2026, jeweils 9:00 - 17:00 Uhr.
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!
Montag, 22. Juni 2026
9:00 - 16:30
Conference Presentation Training. Engaging the Listener in Your Talk (Two-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Julie Stearns, Impulsplus
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m each.
For young scientists, it is a regular and important task to present their work to others. At the same time, however, to persuasively communicate one’s ideas to colleagues or decision-making bodies is often considered challenging. Yet, being a good speaker is often just question of developing a set of skills and techniques such as the use of voice and body language, an effective presentation structure and the dynamic use of language.
This workshop provides participants the opportunity to improve their conference presentation skills. Throughout the two-day workshop, participants will be guided through interactive exercises to improve verbal and nonverbal communication, improve the ability to listen and react generously, and to integrate focusing techniques, which empower the speaker. Attention will also be given to structural and language aspects to improve clarity and flow of the talk.
Contents in Brief
• Crafting an impactful opening
• Engaging the audience throughout the talk
• Affirming the strengths and individual style of the speaker
• Tips to work with body language and voice
• Structuring tools
• Constructive tactics for dealing with nervousness
Methods
• Trainer input (lecture sessions)
• Partner activities in “break out rooms”
• Language tools and templates for practice
• Interactive discussion sessions
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 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.
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.
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, 23. Juni 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 (Gastdozentenhaus), seminar room Dürer-Saal (ground floor)
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Dr. Carsten Rohr, Soft Skills in Hard Science
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on June 23 and June 24, 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 June 23 and June 24, 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!
Montag, 29. Juni 2026
9:00 - 12:30
Grant Proposal Development. How to Design and Communicate your Research Project Convincingly for Funding Bodies (Four-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Sabine Preusse, RaumZeit e.K. Coaching Beratung Training
The event will be held in English and run for four days, on June 29 & 30 and on July 6 & 7, 2026.
Developing successful grant applications is an essential skill for a career in research. In this workshop you will learn tools and background information that, on the one hand, will help you to efficiently develop your research idea into a research project which matches your target funding program and, on the other hand, to write it up in a grant proposal of high quality. We will also discuss opportunities and limitations of integrating AI into the proposal writing process.
Objectives:
Get an overview on funding program and how you can use them for driving your career as a researcher
Develop your own idea for a research project proposal into a first work-plan
Understand how to match your research project to the funding program in order to increase the potential to be funded
Understand the basics of budget planning
Acquire basic skills for formulating objectives, progress beyond the state of the art and impact
Try out a set of tools to efficiently develop a research proposal.
Methods:
Presentation of background information
Applying the RaumZeit toolkit to your own idea for a research project
Group work
Feedback from trainer and peers
Please note: Participants who enter the workshop with an idea for a research project will benefit the most from its program. The idea may be newly developed, or you have been thinking about it for quite some time. The workshop envisages that you will ideally continue to work on your proposal between the workshop sessions. Please plan time for this accordingly. However, a prior project idea is not a pre-requisite for successfully participating.
We will have optional homework, so please plan additional time between the sessions for further developing your building blocks for a grant proposal.
Eligibility: This event is mainly aimed at postdocs, however, it is also open to interested doctoral researchers at KIT. Both have to be members of KHYS. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.
The event will be held in English and run for four days, on June 29 & 30 and on July 6 & 7, 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!
Freitag, 03. Juli 2026
13:00 - 17:00
Introduction to Programming with Python (Three-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Boyana Boneva & Dr. Kevin Leiss, Codeprehensible
The event will be held in English and run for three days, on July 3, July 10 and July 17, 2026, 1 p.m to 5 p.m each.
Expand your programming skills with Python. Python is a versatile and powerful language used in fields like web development and machine learning. Its high demand makes it a valuable skill for enhancing your research and job prospects.
Content and Learning Objectives: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Python. By the end, participants will be able to read and write Python scripts and develop efficient solutions by breaking down complex problems. Topics include basic syntax, variables, loops, functions, and more.
Methods: The course combines theoretical explanations, practical demonstrations, and interactive exercises, allowing you to ask questions and apply what you learn immediately.
Benefits: Gain a solid foundation in Python, automate tasks, and improve workflow efficiency. Be prepared to tackle programming challenges in your research and beyond.
Special Features:
• No prior knowledge required
• The course will not be recorded
• No preparatory tasks necessary – just bring your curiosity!
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 three days, on July 3, July 10 and July 17, 2026, 1 p.m to 5 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!
Montag, 06. Juli 2026
9:00 - 16:30
Grundlagen des Projektmanagements (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 01.52 (Gastdozentenhaus), Dürer-Saal (EG)
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Dr. Lukas Heierle, Lukas Bischof Hochschulberatung
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Juli 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 16:30 Uhr.
Projektmanagement ist eine Schlüsselkompetenz – sowohl für zukünftige Aufgaben außerhalb der Wissenschaft, als auch für den Arbeitsalltag von Forschenden. Projekte gelingen, wenn fachliches Können mit soliden Management- und Selbstführungskompetenzen kombiniert wird.
Dieser Workshop führt in die Grundlagen des Projektmanagements ein und richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs ohne Vorkenntnisse. Sie lernen, Projekte systematisch zu planen und durchzuführen – von SMART-Zielen über Ressourcen- und Risikoanalysen bis hin zu agilen und klassischen Ansätzen. Praxisbeispiele, Erfahrungsaustausch,Einblicke in Online-Tools und der Einbezug von KI in das Projektmanagement runden den Workshop ab.
Nach dem Workshop können Sie:
Projekte effizient planen und steuern: Projektziele SMART definieren, Planung von Umfang, Ressourcen, Zeit, Stakeholderanalyse, Risikoanalyse
den Projektlebenszyklus verstehen und umsetzen: Rollen, Aktivitäten, Meilensteine, Kommunikation im Projekt, Risikomanagement, Projektstrukturplan, Projektsteuerung
klassisches, agiles und hybrides Projektmanagement unterscheiden
typische Fallstricke vermeiden und neue Lösungsansätze nutzen
ausgewählte Online-Tools für das Projektmanagement nutzen
Der Workshop ist praxisorientiert, erfahrungsbasiert und interaktiv. Wir erarbeiten alle Phasen des Projektmanagements anhand von Beispielen und bieten Raum für individuellen Erfahrungsaustausch.
Erhalten Sie das Rüstzeug für professionelles Projektmanagement – in der Wissenschaft und darüber hinaus.
Bitte beachten Sie: Neben diesem Workshop bietet das KHYS weitere Projektmanagementkurse mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten an, dabei kann es zu inhaltlichen Überschneidungen kommen:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully
Project Management for Research Projects
Projektmanagement in der Industrie
Agile Project Management (für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorwissen)
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 und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Juli 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 16:30 Uhr.
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!
Dienstag, 06. Oktober 2026
10:00 - 17:00
Führung auf Augenhöhe. Wie Sie Teams ohne Vorgesetztenfunktion leiten (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 50.41, Raum 145/146 (1. OG)
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Anna-Katharina Glahn, Hays AG
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Oktober 2026, jeweils 10:00 - 17:00 Uhr.
In der Wissenschaft arbeiten viele Promovierende und Postdocs in interdisziplinären Projekten oder leiten kleinere Teams – oft ohne formale Führungsfunktion. Dennoch müssen sie Aufgaben koordinieren, Entscheidungen herbeiführen und Kolleg*innen motivieren, ohne auf klassische Weisungsbefugnisse zurückgreifen zu können. Diese Form der „lateralen Führung" ist anspruchsvoll: Sie erfordert Klarheit über die eigene Rolle, kommunikatives Geschick und die Fähigkeit, Einfluss auf Augenhöhe zu nehmen.
Das kommt Ihnen bekannt vor? Sie möchten Ihre Handlungsmöglichkeiten in solchen Situationen erweitern? Dann ist dieses Seminar genau richtig für Sie!
Lernziele
Sie verstehen die Besonderheiten lateraler Führung und gestalten Ihre Rolle bewusst
Sie wissen, wie Sie Vertrauen und Kooperation ohne disziplinarische Macht aufbauen
Sie kennen Strategien zur Einflussnahme und moderieren unterschiedliche Interessenlagen
Sie haben Werkzeuge für Kommunikation, Feedback und Entscheidungsfindung erprobt
Inhalte
Rollenklärung und Selbstpositionierung
Gesprächsführung und Kommunikation ohne Weisungsbefugnis
Umgang mit Widerständen, Zielkonflikten und Arbeitsstilen
Verhandeln und Überzeugen auf Augenhöhe
Methoden und Nutzen
Kurze Inputs, interaktive Übungen und Fallbeispiele aus dem Hochschulalltag schaffen hohen Praxisbezug. Sie reflektieren eigene Erfahrungen im Austausch mit anderen, gewinnen Sicherheit im Umgang mit Ihrer Führungsrolle und gestalten anspruchsvolle Situationen künftig souveräner.
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 und an zwei Tagen statt, am 6. und 7. Oktober 2026, jeweils 10:00 - 17:00 Uhr.
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!
Donnerstag, 08. Oktober 2026
9:00 - 17:00
How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.96, Seminar Room 006 (ground floor)
Matthias Merkelbach, Impulsplus
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 8 and 9, 2026.
What are my unique abilities and interests critical in determining the right career path for me?
Can I combine my ideas about a fulfilled life with a university career? How can I develop a strategy for embarking on an academic career path or other career choices?
This workshop will help to answer these – and other – questions for those who want to plan their career development strategically. It focuses on supporting experienced scientists and researchers. It offers possibilities to reflect upon future university careers or alternative career choices. Based on their individual profiles, participants will develop their own vision for their future personal and professional lives.
You reflect upon your professional career path and develop a well-orchestrated plan
You write and draw a biographically-based profile that highlights und evaluates your
qualifications, skills and job visions
You get information about formal and hidden requirements for careers outside of
the academic world with special focus on Germany
You explore different occupational alternatives according to choices led by the feedback of your colleagues
Contents in brief
Creating your profile of skills and qualifications, highlighting your strengths and
accomplishments
Choosing your own criteria and values for work and life
Developing a vision for your own professional and private life
Review and evaluation of personal development goals
Detect and establish your professional network
Next steps: application procedure and job interview in Germany
Methods
Individual work and team work
Visualization, mind mapping
Presentations and group discussion
This event is open to 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 8 and 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 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, 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. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first 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!
Donnerstag, 05. November 2026
9:00 - 14:00
Good Research Practice (incl. Generative AI) (Two-day) [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!
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)
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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!
Donnerstag, 19. November 2026
9:00 - 17:00
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully (Two-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Daniel Friedrich, Impulsplus
The event will be held in English and run for two days on November 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Writing a doctoral thesis is very challenging. But if you take a smart approach early on, you are likely to reach your objectives faster and achieve superior results. This workshop focuses on the critical elements for a successful doctoral journey: Which mindsets, tools, and processes make a real difference on the way to a PhD? We concentrate on three areas: The efficient organization of tasks and notes, the productive communication with supervisors and the research community, and the structured reading and writing of academic papers. In each area, we will reflect on effective mindsets, tools, and workflows. The goal is for each participant to take away at least three specific ideas on how to substantially improve their own approach.
Major topics:
- Project management
- Efficient time management and self-motivation
- Managing the relationship to your supervisor
- Tools and strategies for effective literature research & note-taking
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
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
- Project Management for Research Projects
- Projektmanagement in der Industrie
- Agile Project Management
- Basics of Project Management
This event is open to doctoral researchers 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 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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!
Mittwoch, 25. November 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Projektmanagement in der Industrie (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.95, Seminarraum Forum A+B (1. OG)
Dr. Jan Schmidt
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 25. und 26. November 2026.
Ganz gleich, in welcher Branche Sie sich nach Ihrer Promotion etablieren: Ohne Projektmanagement geht es in der Regel nicht. Ob als Freiberufler oder als leitende Mitarbeiterin in großen Konzernen: wesentliche Teile der Arbeit werden oftmals als Projekt geplant und durchgeführt.
Mit besonderem Augenmerk auf die Bedürfnisse der Industrie führt der Workshop daher in die grundlegenden Werkzeuge und Techniken des Projektmanagements ein. Dabei wird immer wieder der Bezug zu verschiedenen Ansätzen und Standards hergestellt und auf Besonderheiten hingewiesen. Verschiedene Zertifizierungen haben daher ebenso ihren Platz im Workshop wie auch ein kurzer Blick auf agiles Projektmanagement. Auf diese Weise erhalten die Teilnehmenden einen guten Überblick und einen Rahmen, um ihr Vorwissen zu strukturieren.
Themen:
Definition: Was ist ein Projekt?
Unterschiede des Projektmanagements in Wissenschaft und Industrie
Initiierung und von Projekten und Klärung der Voraussetzungen
Projektplanung: Phasen, Meilensteine, Projektstrukturplan und Gantt-Charts
Kalkulation und Controlling
Ermittlung von Risiken und Zielen
Standards und Zertifizierungen im Projektmanagement
Aktuelle Trends und Themen
Die Teilnehmenden werden aktiv eingebunden und arbeiten während des gesamten Workshops an verschiedenen Aufgaben mit.
Zielgruppe: Teilnehmer mit keinen oder geringen Kenntnissen im Projektmanagement.
Bitte beachten Sie: Neben diesem Workshop bietet das KHYS weitere Projektmanagementkurse mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten an, dabei kann es zu inhaltlichen Überschneidungen kommen:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully
Grundlagen des Projektmanagements
Project Management for Research Projects
Agile Project Management (für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorwissen)
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 und an zwei Tagen statt, am 25. und 26. November 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!
Donnerstag, 03. Dezember 2026
9:00 - 15:00
Personal Roadmap for Career Orientation. What Skills Do I Have and Where Do I Want to Go? (One-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.95, seminar room Forum A+B (first floor)
Patrizia Köhler, KIT, Human Resources Development and Vocational Training (PEBA)
The event will be held in English, on December 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
As part of a personal roadmap, you take the opportunity to consciously reflect on your current professional and private situation. You will look at your personal goals and wishes and derive concrete steps for your further career and skills development.
What have I already achieved? What skills particularly characterize me? What are my strengths? What is important to me? How do I visualize a successful future?
The first aim of the event is to take a closer look at the current status quo and generate an understanding of your present situation. Taking stock in this way will help you to take a focused approach to your life and career planning, create a basis for reflection for your longer-term professional and private decisions and work on your individual areas of development in a targeted manner.
In this way, you can develop goals for your further career planning from a holistic perspective and derive the first specific steps.
Please note that a career assessment cannot provide individual career counselling. KHYS offers the following workshops for further career planning:
After the Doctorate. Career Planning for Doctoral Researchers
How to Shape Your Future. Career Planning for Postdocs
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, on December 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 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!
