The CERes workshop programme

With our varied programme of workshops, we provide support for doctoral researchers and postdocs in the development of their generic competences. If you would like to take part in our workshops to plug some gaps in your competences, discover your hidden talents or expand your professional perspectives, simply register for the current semester programme. We look forward to meeting you! Registration for the summer semester 2025 begins on 10 March 2025 at 7 pm.

The University of Münster offers a large number of workshops which are also open to doctoral researchers and postdocs. The programmes of generic competences workshops offered by various institutions can be found under “Weitere Qualifizierungsangebote” (“Further Training Offers”).

Academic professionalism

  • 23.–24.04.2025 / 09:00–13:00 / Navigating power hierarchies and nurturing partnerships

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    Gain transparency on possible paths to academic independence or a permanent position in the science sector in Germany. Understand how formal structures, implicit rules, and biases in the German academic system influence individual researchers. Learn to integrate the knowledge of diverse aspects (e.g., gender, culture) into your personal behaviour and communication. Improve your ability to implement self-presentation and networking tips to support your career success.

    Facilitator: Dr. Silke Oehrlein-Karpi (KTE Coaching)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 07.–08.05.2025 / 09:00–14:00 / Good scientific practice

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will learn to articulate and integrate core ethical principles into your daily research practices and distinguish between various forms of "bad" scientific practices, including misconduct. You will explore what constitutes effective supervisory and mentoring relationships, assess collaboration challenges and their impacts, and develop strategies to navigate complex dilemmas while upholding good scientific practice.

    Facilitator: Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 04.06.2025 / 09:00–12:00 / Open Science and career success

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will explore the various facets of Open Science (OS) and the ongoing open science reform. Together, we will discuss past and future developments in your field of research and examine ways to integrate OS principles into your research workflow.

    Facilitator: Dr. Lukas Röseler (Münster Center for Open Science)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

Techniques of academic work

  • 29.04.2025 / 09:00–17:00 / Das Exposé für die Dissertation: Fokus, Erkenntnisinteresse und Fragestellung schärfen

    PROMOVIERENDE (am Beginn ihrer Promotion, die ein Exposé für die Einschreibung und Betreuung schreiben)

    In diesem Workshop lernen Sie den Aufbau und das Ziel eines Exposés kennen und arbeiten Ihr eigenes Erkenntnisinteresse zwischen Fokus und Ergebnisoffenheit heraus. Sie visualisieren und fokussieren Ihre Themen, prüfen auf Lücken in der Planung und entwickeln eine starke, überzeugende Sprache. Zudem reflektieren Sie Ihre eigenen Ansprüche an Ihre Dissertation, um klare Ziele zu setzen.

    Workshopleitung: Dr. Eva-Maria Lerche (Schreibraum Münster)
    Ort: Zoom

    Anmeldung

  • 05.–06.05.2025 / 09:00–14:00, 09:00–17:00 / Thesis defence training

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (at a final stage of a doctorate)

    In this workshop, you will learn to give a convincing, well-structured presentation and respond confidently to critical questions. You’ll prepare key elements of your thesis defense, such as research questions and main messages. Throughout the course, we’ll address formalities, ensuring you’re fully prepared and confident.

    Facilitator: Dr. Malte Engel (Argumentationskompetenz)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 13. & 20.05.2025 / 09:00–17:00 / Academic writing: How to write clearly and precisely

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will explore the key characteristics of a good academic text, learn to write clear and concise sentences, and develop the skills to craft well-structured, coherent paragraphs. Additionally, you will discover strategies to optimize your writing process and techniques to refine and polish your manuscript to a professional standard.

    Facilitator: Amanda Habbershaw (Tinta Training)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 15. & 27.05.2025 / 09:00–17:00 / Mastering academic presentations: Conference and beyond (workshop & coaching)

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will learn to maintain audience attention, personalize your speech by connecting science with storytelling, and translate complex data into meaningful messages. You will explore insights from exceptional science presentations and align your communication style with intercultural needs, benefiting from quick content inputs and an interactive Q&A session. For participants attending the virtual coaching session, there is a video analysis, collaborative group work, and a second presentation opportunity to apply feedback.

    Facilitator: Dr. Stephen Wagner (science trainer, presentation coach, speaker)
    Venue: CERes, Schlosplatz 6, room 001 (15 May 2025) & Zoom (27 May 2025)

    Registration

  • 16.06.2025 / 10:00–16:00 / Academic writing: Advanced

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop you will practice techniques for writing compelling texts that engage reader interest, apply self-editing techniques and peer-review techniques to pre-prepared texts as well as implementing strategies for effectively giving and receiving feedback on your work.

    Facilitator: Dr. Julie Davies (Supportstelle Englisch)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

Self-management

  • 16.05.2025 / 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15.00 / Inside German academia: Decoding its research landscape and career options for postdocs

    (INTERNATIONAL) POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    This two-part interactive online event is designed for (international) postdocs to help navigate the German research landscape and explore career opportunities and prerequisites. Besides the main presentation, there will be short activities for self-reflection and peer exchange as well as time for your questions.

    Facilitators: Sabine Schneider, Rebecca Meier (CERes)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 22. & 23.05., 25.09.2025 / 13–17 & 9–13, 9–13 / Navigating postdoc pathways: Crafting your Individual Development Plan (IDP) after the doctorate

    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will clarify your personal and professional values, competencies, and motivations, linking them to development goals. You will identify internal and external resources to support these goals, set SMART objectives, and anticipate challenges. You will exchange constructive feedback on action plans in a supportive peer environment.

    Facilitators: Rebecca Meier, Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes)
    Venue: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, room 001

    Registration

  • 24.–25.06.2025 / 13:00–17:00 / Crafting your Individual Development Plan (IDP): A workshop for doctoral researchers

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will clarify your personal and professional values, competencies, and motivations, linking them to development goals. You will identify internal and external resources to support these goals, set SMART objectives, and anticipate challenges.

    Facilitator: Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes)
    Venue: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, room 001

    Registration

  • 15.07.2025 / 09:00–17:00 / „Just do it!“? Anti-procrastination training for researchers

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will explore the cognitive and emotional processes underlying procrastination and identify facilitating conditions and personal behavioral patterns using self-selected examples. Using the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®), an evidence-based method that integrates conscious desires and unconscious needs, you will develop individual prevention and response strategies.

    Facilitator: Rebecca Meier (CERes)
    Venue: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, room 001

    Registration

Research management

Social responsibility & transfer

  • 21.05.2025 / 16:00–20:00 / Entdecken Sie das Innovationspotenzial Ihrer Forschung

    PROMOVIERENDE, POSTDOCS

    In diesem Workshop legen Sie die Grundlagen für einen erfolgreichen Forschungstransfer und entdecken mögliche Anwendungspotenziale mit Fokus auf gesellschaftliche Relevanz, technische Umsetzbarkeit und interdisziplinäre Synergien. Sie trainieren kollaboratives Arbeiten in Teams als praxisrelevante Schlüsselkompetenz und erhalten Anregungen zur Fortführung eigener Projekte.

    Workshopleitung: Julia Heitsch, Dr. Natalie Powroznik (Innovationsscouts des REACH – EUREGIO-Start-up Centers)
    Ort: REACH (X-Lab), Geiststraße 24–26, 48151 Münster

    Anmeldung

LinkedIn Learning Tip

PowerPoint: Visualisation

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PowerPoint: Visualisierung (365/2019) (fortgeschrittene) by Maria Hoeren (3 hrs 39 mins, in German)
PowerPoint Data Visualization: High-Impact Charts and Graphs (intermediate) by Echo Swinford (1 hr. 47 mins, in English)