12.10.2023 / 16:00–17:30 / Group Consultation: Orientation at the University for international doctoral candidates

NEW DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

We invite you to a group consultation at the Graduate Centre to give you the opportunity to ask all your questions about the enrolment process, insurance, language classes and other relevant topics. Afterwards, a short walking tour is planned where you can learn about relevant institutions nearby.

Outcomes:

This is an opportunity for you to:

– gather more information with regard to your doctoral journey
– geographically locate and get to know relevant institutions nearby (e.g. the Student Admissions Office)
– meet other new doctoral candidates

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINERS Lena Penner
VENUE Graduate Centre
AVAILABLE PLACES 8

Registration

20.10.2023 / 15:30–18:30 / Kick-off for new doctoral candidates

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

Have you recently started your doctoral candidacy? If so, we invite you to kick-start your PhD journey with the Graduate Centre and peers from different departments and disciplines. To ensure a successful start of your graduate journey, there will be opportunities to ask any questions you may have, exchange experiences, and reflect on what you might expect to happen during the upcoming 3+ years of your doctoral candidacy. Don’t miss this unique chance to make new friends, expand your network, and get all the information you need in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Outcomes:

– Know the University’s central services for doctoral candidates
– Understand the research environment at the university as well as your role as a doctoral candidate
– Expand your network

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINERS Sabine Schneider, Eva Woltering, Lena Penner
VENUE Alexander-von-Humboldt-Haus
AVAILABLE PLACES 50

Registration

20.10.2023 / 09:00–17:00 / Schreiben mit Leichtigkeit und System

PROMOVIERENDE (die sich kurz vor oder in der Schreibphase befinden)

Welche Schreibstrategien haben Sie schon für sich entdeckt? Und an welchen Stellen hakt es noch? Gerade beim Übergang vom Forschen zum Schreiben hilft es, wenn Sie sich bewusst machen, welche Schreibstrategien schon funktionieren und für welche Teilschritte des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens Ihnen noch das richtige Handwerkszeug fehlt. Hier setzen wir im Workshop an. Ausgehend von Ihrem vorhandenen Wissen erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihren Schreibprozess (besser) steuern können. Sie erkunden, was für ein Schreibtyp sie sind, und entwickeln aus den angebotenen Methoden der prozessorientierten Schreibdidaktik individuelle Strategien, um souverän durch die Schreibphase Ihrer Forschungsprojekte zu gelangen. Die praxisorientierten Handwerkstechniken erproben Sie entlang der Teilschritte Strukturieren und Fokussieren, Losschreiben und Überarbeiten (Inhalt/Sprache) direkt an Ihrem aktuellen Schreibprojekt (Monografie, Paper etc.).

Ergebnisse:

– Eigene Schreibprozesse verstehen und besser steuern können
– Ressourcenorientierter Umgang mit Hürden im Schreibprozess
– Schnelle Schreibimpulse und vertiefende Methoden zum Strukturieren und Losschreiben für unterschiedliche Schreibtypen
– Methoden der inhaltlich-strukturellen und sprachlichen Textüberarbeitung

VERANSTALTER Graduate Centre
TRAINERIN Dr. Eva-Maria Lerche
ORT Zoom
TEILNEHMENDENZAHL 14

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26.10.2023 / 17:00–19:00 / Postdoc Welcome Event: Strengthen your network!

POSTDOCS, LATE-STAGE DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

You are a postdoctoral researcher or you have almost finished your doctorate the University of Münster? Perfect! Please, feel welcome to join us for food and drinks at the Graduate Centre. You will gain insight into support structures and programs for Postdocs (e.g. Postdoc Network Münster, Welcome Centre, SAFIR, Graduate Centre) as well as get to know each other! As part of the event, you can also look forward to helping shape the future of Münster’s Postdoc Network by sharing your ideas and needs.

Outcomes:

After this event, you will have:

– learned about the University’s services and offers for Postdocs
– networked with other Postdocs
– discussed about current issues and needs concerning Postdocs at the University of Münster

ORGANISER Graduate Centre, Postdoc Network Münster
HOST Rebecca Meier
VENUE Graduate Centre, Schlossplatz 6, Room 001 
AVAILABLE PLACES 30

Registration

09.11.2023 / 17:00–19:00 (plus 30 min ‘Get together’) / Staying in Germany as a career choice

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS, PROFESSORS, STAFF

This information event offers insights on opportunities, obstacles and the legal framework relevant for those international doctoral candidates, postdocs and professors, who are considering to continue their career in Germany. Representatives from the Office for Migration and Integration of the City of Münster, a senior researcher from the university and a PhD Alumni working in the private sector will address the many aspects involved. After each part of the programme, a short Q&A session will follow, to address any questions in real-time. The venue is the auditorium of the Alexander von Humboldt House on Hüfferstraße 61. Please register until 6 November 2023.

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
HOSTS Audrey Busch, Sabine Schneider
VENUE Alexander-von-Humboldt-Haus
AVAILABLE PLACES 80

Registration

09.–10.11.2023 / 09:00–16:00 / How to be a great leader in science

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

This workshop offers an opportunity for postdocs and doctoral candidates to develop their leadership abilities. It covers the fundamentals of successful scientific leadership, including definitions of leadership and its related competencies, as well as the challenges faced by leaders in the scientific community. Participants will engage in self-reflection to identify their strengths and weaknesses. We will learn how to promote psychological safety, team culture, collaboration, team motivation, appreciation, constructive feedback, effective communication, and conflict management.

Outcomes:

– Know fundamentals of successful scientific leadership
– Know how to promote psychological safety in scientific environment
– Know how to establish and nurture team culture and collaboration
– Know strategies to motivate and develop a team
– Know how to foster appreciation and constructive feedback
– Know strategies for effective communication and conflict management

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Viktoria Leonhard
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

14.–15.11.2023 / 09:00–13:00 / Auf den Punkt gebracht – Inhalte reduzieren, Argumentation schärfen

PROMOVIERENDE (die sich kurz vor oder in der Schreibphase befinden)

Wer mit einem Paper überzeugen möchte, muss Fragestellung, methodisches Vorgehen und Ergebnisse klar und präzise auf den Punkt bringen – und sich dabei an die vorgegebene Zeichenzahl halten. Doch auch bei einer (im Umfang nicht begrenzten) Monografie gilt: So lang wie nötig, so kurz wie möglich. Die Leitfrage ist: Was soll bei den Lesenden ankommen, wovon sollen sie überzeugt werden? Im Workshop erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihre Inhalte beim Strukturieren und Überarbeiten auf das Wesentliche reduzieren können. Dabei lernen Sie argumentative Gliederungsmuster, Fokus-Schreibimpulse ebenso wie Peer-Feedback-Methoden kennen, um den Kern Ihres Textes herauszuarbeiten. Zu der notwenigen Reduktion gehört auch eine schlüssige Argumentation, die wir im Workshop auf den drei Ebenen (1) Gesamtstruktur, (2) Argumentationsmuster innerhalb eines Absatzes sowie (3) sprachliche Mittel der Argumentationslogik in den Blick nehmen.

Ergebnisse:

– Themen fokussieren, den Kern herausarbeiten
– Texte strukturieren und überarbeiten mit Gliederungs- und Argumentationsmustern
– Argumentationslogik und Sprache verbinden

VERANSTALTER Graduate Centre
TRAINERIN Dr. Eva-Maria Lerche
ORT Zoom
TEILNEHMENDENZAHL 14

Anmeldung

15.11.2023 / 12:30–13:30 / PhD Walk & Talk Sessions: Work-life balance, well-being and the doctoral candidacy

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

The PhD Walk and Talk sessions provide doctoral candidates with an informal setting to discuss PhD-related topics with peers and experts – outdoors and in motion. We will meet at the Graduate Centre and after a 10-minute input to the chosen topic, we will jointly walk to the green Schloss- and Botanical Garden and discuss in small groups. For some sessions we will invite guests to share their expertise and walk with us.

The journey towards a doctoral degree is rewarding and challenging at the same time. In this particular session, we invite you to sharet your experiences regarding work-life balance and your well-being as well as ideas for sustainable routines and lifestyles.

Outcomes:

By the end of the walk & talk session you will have:
– activated different brain cells triggered by being outside and in motion
– benefited from fresh air and the natural environment
– learned and discussed about an important doctoral topic

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Sabine Schneider
VENUE Meet at Graduate Centre, Schlossplatz 6 and then walk
AVAILABLE PLACES 8

Registration

16.11.2023 onwards / 16:30–18:00 / MünsterXchange Gatherings

MÜNSTERXCHANGE, DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

The project MünsterXchange aims to establish an intergenerational and intercultural network by providing international early stage researchers and senior citizens of Münster with opportunities to meet, interact, exchange, and connect. The existing members meet regularly. If you are curious, come to one of our meetings! They are scheduled to be held on:

16.11.2023
14.12.2023
18.01.2024
15.02.2024
14.03.2024

Outcomes:

– Expand and diversify your network
– Explore and learn about Münster
– Understand age as a diversity metric

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
HOST Sabine Schneider Lena Penner
VENUE Graduate Centre, Schlossplatz 6 and other venues
AVAILABLE PLACES 20

Registration

05.12.2023 / 09:00–17:00 / Anti-Procrastination Training: Tackle your “instant gratification monkey”

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

Academic work usually includes working on long term projects, such as dissertations and post-doctoral theses, third-party funding applications, collaborative projects, etc. Although we often find these projects very exciting, it is not a rare phenomenon that answering emails or working through administrative tasks leaves us seemingly more satisfied. In his TED Talk (2016), Tim Urban blames this on an inner "instant gratification monkey" that causes us to prioritize quick or fun tasks over large, complex projects, thus putting off the latter for longer than we would like. In this workshop, we will explore the cognitive processes behind procrastination, how you can recognize your own behavioral patterns, and how you can develop strategies to take the wheel back into your own hands.

Outcomes:

Participants will have:

–  learned about the cognitive processes and preconditions that lead to procrastination
– recognized their own behavioral patterns based on self-selected examples
– developed individual coping and relapse strategies with the help of the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®)

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Rebecca Meier (possibly in cooperation with the University's Prokrastinationsambulanz)
VENUE Graduate Centre, Schlossplatz 6, Room 001
AVAILABLE PLACES 12

Registration

13.–14.12.2023 / 09:00–14:00 / Good Scientific Practice (natural & life sciences)

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

The primary objective of this workshop is for participants to develop their skills as ethical scientists. A well-balanced combination of trainer input and interactive hands-on activities will allow participants to reflect on their own experiences in relation to relevant local, national and international guidelines, using different strategies to identify and overcome moral dilemmas. Participants will receive links to relevant materials and contact persons for future reference.

This workshop will cover:

1. Research ethics & its practical application
2. Scientific misconduct
3. Supervision & mentoring
4. Collaboration

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be better able to:

– Articulate clearly the virtues guiding their own scientific practice
– Outline what counts as good scientific practice in line with local, national and international regulations and guidelines
– Predict or recognize the presence of scientific misconduct and consider various courses of action and their implications

Requirements:

B2 level of proficiency in English. Participants will be asked to complete one assignment (Case Reflection Form) and send it back to the trainer a week prior to the workshop. Case Reflection Form is a prerequisite for attending the workshop.

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Iva Ognjanovic
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

08.01.2024 / 09:00–15:00 / Creative strategies and best practice techniques

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

The main goal of this practical webinar is to familiarise you with some best-practice techniques of creative thinking for your scientific work. We will learn about the do’s and don’ts of creative thinking, while also exploring some lesser known techniques, such as ‘oblique strategies’ and ‘Janusian thinking’. We will practice these techniques in various individual and group exercises. At the end of the workshop, you will have a ‘toolbox’ with various techniques which you can use in your daily work.

This workshop will cover:

– Practical creativity techniques for daily scientific work
– ‘Expanding and contracting’, ‘design charette’ and other best practice techniques from design thinking
– Best-practice techniques for visualising, drawing and other ways of structuring your ideas
– The art of creative questions in science
– Getting into flow and the right mindset: How to steer your individual thought process

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be better able to:

– consider the do’s and don’ts of creative thinking, enabling them to foster creativity more effectively
– apply the “diamond of creativity” model and other fundamental creative strategies
– apply lesser-known creative techniques like “oblique strategies” and “Janusian thinking”
– visualize and structure their ideas with simple hand-drawn sketches
– learn strategies to overcome the “inner censor”, allowing for more open and innovative thinking

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Michael Gordian
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

09.01.2024 / 09:00–11:00 / Good Scientific Practice: Research data management

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

The workshop will focus on central aspects of research data management. After a general introduction, practical examples will be given to provide some best practices for the participants' own scientific work, like publishing or archiving research data. Moreover, there will be time for discussions and a broad Q&A session.

In particular, the following topics will be covered:

1. Research data organisation: Keeping the track!
2. Managing research data in daily work
3. Storage, archiving and publishing of research data
4. Licenses for software, data(bases) and publications
5. Dealing with data management plans
6. Research data services at the University of Münster

Outcomes:

– Become familiar with FAIR principles and the data lifecycle
– Get to know possible ways for publication and preservation of research data
– Know which licenses you can use for your data (and publication)
– Understand how to use metadata and norm data in daily scientific work
– Learn how to set up data management plans
– Get an overview of RDM services at the University of Münster

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINERS Dr. Frank Berkemeier, Wibke Fellermann, Dr. Viola Voß (ULB)
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 290

Registration

10.01.2024 / 09:00–12:00 / Good Scientific Practice: Open Access, digital publishing & ORCID

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

The workshop will cover key aspects of digital academic publishing. Examples from practice will illustrate the overview and provide impulses for the participants' own scientific work. The presentation of several topics will alternate with discussions and Q&A sessions:

1. Open Access: what and why?
2. “Who am I, and if so ... really that many?” – Author identification
3. Legal aspects: author contracts, licenses, secondary publishing rights
4. My dissertation is finished – now how can I publish it?
5. Your library is more than books: publishing and funding services by the ULB
6. Watch out: Predatory activities in science

Outcomes:

– Get to know a variety of publication processes and be aware of the challenges and pitfalls of publishing
– Be aware that there are, among others, important legal aspects to consider when publishing
– Know how to submit and publish your dissertation
– Learn about publishing services offered by the ULB
– Learn about funding opportunities for your open access publication

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINERS Dr. Frank Berkemeier, Wibke Fellermann, Dr. Viola Voß (ULB)
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 290

Registration

17.01.2024 / 13:00–17:00 / Mental Health in Academia: A mission impossible?

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES, POSTDOCS

"Here is some bad news: we have a mental health crisis in academia." (Kafedjiska/Heckmann/Pires et al. 2022)

In recent years, various studies have shown – especially with regard to doctoral students – that researchers are exposed to a significantly higher risk of mental illnesses than comparable groups outside of academia. The authors cited above do not blame this on the individual predispositions of academics, but have proved that systemic factors have a relevant influence on their mental health.

In this workshop, we will take a closer look at the connection between mental health and the system academia. Together, we will explore which conditions, (supposed) traditions and attitudes can affect our well-being, and how we possibly contribute to the preservation of these structures with our own behavior. Finally, participants will be encouraged to assemble a personal ‘first aid kit’ which may help face future mental health challenges in academia.

If requested by the participants, the workshop offers the opportunity to share personal experiences – but does not require it.

What this workshop is not: a psychotherapeutic treatment, a self-help group, the key to a better mental health.

If you need professional help to cope with a crisis or to treat (suspected) mental illness, you can contact, for example, the following services:

– Deutsche Telefonseelsorge (free, anonymous, 24/7, in German only): 0800 / 111 0 111; 0800 / 111 0 222
– Samaritans Helpline (free, anonymous, 24/7, in English only): 116 123
– Psychotherapie Ambulanz der Uni Münster: https://www.uni-muenster.de/Psychologie.pta/#anchor_1_19
– Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the University Hospital Münster (UKM): Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 11, 48149 Münster, +49 251-8356601 (24-hour on-call service)

Outcomes:

Participants will have:

– learned about the influence of academic structures on mental health
– reflected on their own role in the system and will have identified room for action
– developed individualized prevention measures and coping strategies for possible mental health challenges during the doctoral or post-doctoral phase

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINERS Rebecca Meier
VENUE Graduate Centre, Schlossplatz 6, Room 001
AVAILABLE PLACES 12

Registration

06.02.2024 / 09:00–12:00 / Doctorate and then what? Third-party funding for your future in academia

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES in the final phase of their doctorate, NEWLY ARRIVED POSTDOCS

Third-party funding is an important part of the academic portfolio, which plays an increasingly significant role in the scientific career. The workshop offers an overview of funding opportunities for the early postdoc phase and supports you in developing a perspective for your own scientific career. One focus is on opportunities for mobility as well as expanding your scientific networks. You will be introduced to research tools for finding suitable funding opportunities and receive advice on what is important for a successful application.

Outcomes:

– Overview of funding opportunities for the early postdoc phase
– Development of perspectives for one’s own scientific career
– Knowledge of opportunities for mobility and network expansion
– Knowledge of different research tools and their application
– Basic knowledge for a successful application

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINERS Dr. Christine Schmidt, Dr. Vanessa Kloke (SAFIR)
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 290

Registration

06. & 13.02.2024 / 09:00–11:30 / Writing gurus

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

These two sessions are designed to help you get into the habit of writing regularly and productively. Inspired by the Pomodoro technique, each session is split into intervals with clear goals. The first session focuses on pre-writing strategies. The second session is dedicated to time and task management. Both sessions provide a structured space for hands-on writing, allowing some time for mutual peer support and the discussion of your personal writing challenges.

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop you will have:

– used one pre-writing technique to find the focus of the section that you want to write
– mapped out a tentative structure of the text that you want to write
– applied time and task management strategies to establish a more productive and enjoyable writing routine
– had the opportunity to build a support network

Requirements:

You will be registering once to attend two morning sessions (6 & 13 February 2024). Please register only if you can commit to attending both sessions!

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Iva Ognjanovic
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

15.02.2024 (& virtual follow-up on 29.02.2024) / 10:00–14:00 (& 10:00–12:30) / Reading, fast and slow

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES (in the early stage)

Reading is a vital skill for researchers, yet it tends to be challenging and time-consuming. How can you read more effectively and efficiently, without compromising on the details or feeling overwhelmed? In this workshop, you will get to know and practise common fast-reading techniques. At the same time, we will have a closer look at reading strategies particularly useful for scientific texts. By using different reading strategies and by being able to adjust your reading speed, you can concentrate better and boost your motivation to read. The workshop consists of two half-day sessions (15.02.2024, 10 am–2 pm & a virtual follow-up on 29.02.2024 from 10am–12.30pm), with additional self-learning excercises between the two sessions.

Outcomes:

– Increase your reading speed
– Improve your text comprehension
– Be able to adjust your reading style and speed according to different types of texts and reading goals 
– Develop a positive mindset and motivation towards reading

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Sabine Schneider
VENUE Graduate Centre, Schlossplatz 6, Room 001
AVAILABLE PLACES 10

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15.–16.02.2024 / 09:00–17:00 / Using project management skills to manage your dissertation project

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES (in their first year)

Project management skills are indispensable for making productive progress on your doctoral project. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn a set of processes, tools, and techniques to help you better plan your research, prioritize your time (and defend your boundaries), collect feedback, organize your notes and set-up routines and environments for highly concentrated work. Selecting methods that work well for you will be a focus as well as discussing how to sustainably transfer them to your own work context.

Outcomes:

– Participants have a big-picture plan for their doctoral project and a structured set-up for capturing and reviewing all their projects tasks and weekly priorities
– Participants have a working set-up of a reference-manager and a knowledge management software (they also know how to use the basic functionalities in each software)
– Participants have reflected upon their stakeholder situation and have developed at least three new ideas for improving their feedback situation
– Participants have developed a daily structure for productive work, including a checklist for creating environments for highly concentrated work
– Participants know evidence-based strategies for implementing behavioral change and have practiced applying a key strategy to their individual situation

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Daniel Friedrich
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

19.–20.02.2024 / 09:00–17:00 / Is a career in science for me? Decision-making workshop for doctoral candidates

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

This workshop offers guidance and space for reflection to help participants decide on the next career step after the completion of their doctorate. Participants will reflect on their individual values and assess their transferable skills. Based on that, participants will be able to make informed and systematic career steps. Using a mix of different tools and methods, participants will also learn how to create alternative career plans, explore new occupational areas and keep moving forward with clarity and ease.

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will...

– have created their own inner compass based on their strengths and values
– know a selection of job profiles and qualification models from science, industry and society
– have identified their individual push and pull factors
– have created three different career paths and know how to actively explore the job market
– are able to move forward when facing uncertainty and change

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Kerstin Mauth
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

21.–22.02.2024 / 09:00–14:00 / Good Scientific Practice (all disciplines)

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

The primary objective of this workshop is for participants to develop their skills as ethical scientists. A well-balanced combination of trainer input and interactive hands-on activities will allow participants to reflect on their own experiences in relation to relevant local, national and international guidelines, using different strategies to identify and overcome moral dilemmas. Participants will receive links to relevant materials and contact persons for future reference.

This workshop will cover:

1. Research ethics & its practical application
2. Scientific misconduct
3. Supervision & mentoring
4. Collaboration

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be better able to:

– articulate clearly the virtues guiding their own scientific practice
– outline what counts as good scientific practice in line with local, national and international regulations and guidelines
– predict or recognize the presence of scientific misconduct and consider various courses of action and their implications

Requirements:

B2 level of proficiency in English. Participants will be asked to complete one assignment (Case Reflection Form) and send it back to the trainer a week prior to the workshop. Case Reflection Form is a prerequisite for attending the workshop.

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Iva Ognjanovic
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration

28.–29.02.2024 / 09:00–18:00, 09:00–16:00 / Almost there: Preparing for the viva defense (the Disputation)

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES (who will soon be handing in their doctoral thesis (or have just submitted it))

The workshop provides information about the formal procedure, the requirements, the social setting and the do's and don’ts of an oral examination. In this seminar we will use video recording as a tool to enable the participants to capitalize on their strengths and to improve their performance. This workshop places particular emphasis on preparing one’s position strategically in the lead up to the viva defense and on dealing with the questions & answers session in the second part of the viva defense. On the first day, participants attend the workshop all together as a single group. On the second day, the participants join the trainer for a series of one-to-one sessions characterised by a dedicated tailor-made approach.

Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

– have known what to take into account when selecting a committee
– have known the do’s and don’ts in oral examinations
– have learnt to argue their points convincingly
– be better able to think on their feet during the questions and answers session
– be better able to deal with stage fright

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Matteo Garavoglia
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 12

Registration

07.03.2024 / 14:00–17:00 / Good Scientific Practice: Want to be a perfect copycat? Master anti-plagiarism strategies

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

Plagiarism is theft and fraud that can result in you losing everything you’ve been working on for a very long time. Yet, some achieve succcess despite having plagiarised other people’s work. We may turn to plagiarism intentionally to save ourselves time at an approaching deadline. We may also turn to plagiarism unintentionally because we lack knowledge in citation or fail to distinguish between our own ideas and those of others. Many of us are afraid of plagiarism and some of us see plagiarism where none is to be found. In this session, we’ll figure out what is considered plagiarism, learn how to recognise it, deal with it, and see why there are areas in which it thrives.

Outcomes:

– Define and recognise different types of plagiarism
– Explain why providing accurate citations matters and outline the consequences of plagiarism
– Acquire strategies to write authentic texts and avoid falling into the plagiarism trap

ORGANISER Graduate Centre
TRAINER Dr. Iva Ognjanovic
VENUE Zoom
AVAILABLE PLACES 14

Registration