Teaching, part time work, professional development, private arrangements and not least the research: Time pressure results in many things only being half done. Through the implementation of established time management methods, individual disturbances can be minimised, priorities can be set...
Social media platforms offer exciting opportunities to become visible as an expert. When starting to use these platforms, however, scientists often face various questions, e.g.: Which online platform can support me best? What do I have to consider in order...
Forms and possibilities of evaluations in courses.
We will discuss the value of patents for scientists and for science!What are patents good for? How do I search for patents? How do I read and understand a patent?What is the information value of a patent? Are patents needed...
To progress in their scientific career, a postdoc needs to develop a distinct profile as a researcher. One way to distinguish yourself from the competition in your field is by gaining a reputation for being a consistently original thinker. To...
On 20 September 2023 the Team International Funding Programs organizes a workshop on the ERC Starting and Consolidator Grant schemes. Our colleagues from KoWi (European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations) will provide an overview on the ERC format...
Following a competency-based approach, the participants are enabled to gain clarity about their own motives, strengths and potentials. On this basis, they can consistantly act in a goal-oriented manner and take congruent decisions regarding possible areas of personal growth. The...
A life in academia abounds with opportunities and excitement — and it is full of uncertainties and risks. It is, therefore, a good idea carefully to plan your next steps and to explore possible career paths in some detail. This...
Prof. Marta Rizzi (Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Medical Center, UFR) will present a DFG reviewer’s perspective on grant writing. She will report what reviewers focus on during the evaluation of proposals and help understand how to successfully address...
What exactly is mental resilience? What influences it? How can I reinforce it myself? And may that even be fun? After a brief introduction to the factors of resilience the participants will get to know several small handy tools for...