The SILBERSALZ Institute’s year-long program is designed for scientists who would like to collaborate with artists to develop new cultural projects that broaden the public perception of science and bring scientific research into mainstream media. The resulting projects could be documentary films, games, immersive or interactive work or sci/arts and cultural projects at the intersection of science, research, […]
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22. Aug 2022
DFG Calendar 2023: Call for photo competition
For its 2023 calendar, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is looking for photo motifs that refer to selected DFG-funded projects and is initiating a photo competition for this purpose: Scientists from funded projects can participate, and the most beautiful twelve motifs will be selected for the calendar. The theme of this year’s calendar […]
18. Aug 2022
Clear at glance! Designing Effective Academic Posters (November 8 and 14, 2022 | online)
Starting Point Poster sessions are an integral part of almost every scientific conference. Their purpose is to highlight research results, visualize them, and stimulate discussion. To draw your audience in, you need a crystal-clear message, a text format optimized for best legibility and well-chosen graphics. And above all, you need to think well through how to […]
18. Aug 2022
Good Scientific Practice, Negotiation and Conflict Management (October 27-28, 2022)
The workshop combines Good Scientific Practice (Part 1) with Negotiation & Conflict Management (Part 2). During your doctoral studies you will come into contact with other scientists and collaborate with them. Here negotiation skills can be helpful. This may even prevent potential conflicts with your supervisor. Part 1: Good Scientific Practice (October 27, 2022 | […]
9. Aug 2022
[EU network LSA] The ABC of EU research funding – Event A (August 23, 2022)
The Event “A” – Calls for EU research funding in Horizon Europe – will kick things off. In addition to an insight into the work of the OVGU Research Funding Advisory Service and the EU University Network, funding opportunities in Horizon Europe will be presented. An overview of the program, the conditions of participation, funding […]
9. Aug 2022
[Trier University] 4th transdisciplinary PhD Conference (December 8-9, 2022 | online)
The 4th transdisciplinary PhD Conference “Third Mission (im)possible?! Options for action for young scientists“ is organised by the University Group “DocColloq“ at Trier University. Science, society, and politics are deeply intertwined – this close connection has become evident not least during the corona pandemic. Nevertheless, a large number of people are sometimes skeptical or undecided […]
8. Aug 2022
Intelligent living in old age
The hot stove, the forgotten pill: How can modern technologies make life easier for older people at home without overburdening them with technology and without patronizing them? A project of business informatics specialists and multimedia designers is developing new ideas for this. Find out more about this project of one of MLU’s doctoral students at […]
18. Jul 2022
“The Art of English Academic Writing” for Natural Scientists (September 13 and 28, 2022)
Aim and Content The workshop aims at improving non-native English speakers’ academic writing skills by highlighting typical features and composing elements commonly applied and expected by native speakers of English. Participants will be equipped with a textbook written by the trainer that covers all the features introduced during the sessions, they will have ample opportunity […]
5. Jul 2022
[TU Freiberg] Future Workshop KlinGas – (August / September 2022 | online)
Your expertise is needed! Have you wanted to take action against climate change for a long time? Then get involved! What does “Future Workshop KlinGas – Climate Neutral Natural Gas Substitution” mean? Young scientists from the three regionally networked “coal states” Brandenburg, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are invited to contribute their expertise to this transdisciplinary discussion […]
4. Jul 2022
DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs (July 5, 2022)
You will get a quick overview about the Walter Benjamin, the Emmy Noether and the Heisenberg Programme, as well as the Individual Research Grant with a temporary position for principal investigators. The lecturer will also provide advice on how to prepare your proposal and what happens once you submit it to the DFG. PhD candidates […]