During the Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) 2023, Prof. Dr. Stefan Herzig, President of TH Köln, and Prof. Dr. Klaus Becker, Vice President for Research and Knowledge Transfer invite all postdocs to the 1st Postdoc Breakfast at TH Köln on Tuesday,...
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...
Forms and possibilities of evaluations in courses.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Susette Germer is an alumna of the Institute of Ion-Beam Physics and Materials Research, HZDR. She made the transition to industry. Driven by a desire to explore uncharted territory, she consistently embraces new challenges. With the foundation of EMPASYNIX,...