The CZS STEM Impact School is an advanced training and continuing education program for researchers from the STEM disciplines. The aim of the project is to teach the basic principles of effective, quality-oriented and socially relevant science communication. The CZS STEM Impact School comprises five modules that build on each other and help participants to develop an individual communication and impact plan for their research. In addition, the project offers space for inter- and transdisciplinary networking as well as for reflection and creative exchange among researchers. The CZS STEM Impact School offers six courses a year, two of which take place digitally and four at different locations in Germany.
The teaching materials developed in the project will be made available as Open Educational Resources in the future to enable subsequent use in other contexts.
A total of three 3-day Impact Schools will take place in the first half of 2025:
8.-10.04.2025, Online (German-speaking)
13.-15.05.2025, Erfurt (German-speaking)
23.-25.06.2025, Berlin (English-speaking)
You may now apply for these Impact Schools. The application deadline is February 18. Further dates will be announced in spring 2025.
Focused writing time – community and exchange – feedback and support
The gender*bildet writing week offers academics with gender-related issues the opportunity to devote themselves intensively to a writing project as part of their qualification or research – be it a dissertation or habilitation, an abstract, an article or a research proposal. The centrepiece is the focused writing time together, which not only promotes productivity, but also enables students to be mindful of their own resources. In addition, individual writing coaching offers targeted support for specific challenges and helps to develop customised solutions. Participants are invited to withdraw from everyday life for a week and devote themselves entirely to their research work. They can write undisturbed, exchange ideas and find support in a concentrated environment far away from the university and the world of work.
An intensive week to write on your PhD thesis or research project
Leipzig University organizes a lecture series on career and everyday life in academia of postdocs. This time the topic is
New year, new opportunities: my (career) goals for 2025
In this interactive lunch lecture, we will collaboratively work on your New Year’s resolutions: What topics are important to you? How do you want to develop your career? What competencies do you wish to enhance? What goals are you aiming for? You will approach these questions both analytically and through creative methods. Strategic career planning is as crucial as maintaining a humorous and supportive perspective on your own aspirations.
The “Lunch Lectures” are an online mini-series of inputs from Academic Staff Development, which take place monthly from 12:30 to 13:30. Afterwards, the room remains open for further exchange and networking until 14:15. Please register for the individual events.
we would like to thank you for continuing efforts during your research studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in 2024.
Your research results contribute to the good scientific reputation of our university in Germany and world-wide. Please find some examples of research of doctoral students in the doctoral student’s profiles.
We wish you a merry holiday season and all the best for the New Year 2025.
Leipzig University organizes a lecture series on career and everyday life in academia of postdocs. This time the topic is
Science communication for researchers
Science communication is becoming an increasingly important task for researchers and one that is linked to growing expectations. In this Lunch Lecture, we will talk about how scientists can fill this area of responsibility with life and how the University Communication Office supports them in doing so.
The “Lunch Lectures” are an online mini-series of inputs from Academic Staff Development, which take place monthly from 12:30 to 13:30. Afterwards, the room remains open for further exchange and networking until 14:15. Please register for the individual events.
Wie wichtig eine fundierte Wissenschaftskommunikation ist, hat jüngst die akute Krisensituation der Covid-19-Pandemie gezeigt. Aber nicht nur: Auch für die gesellschaftlichen Diskussionen über effiziente Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels oder Fragen der sozialen Gerechtigkeit ist fundiertes, aktuelles Wissen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen der Wissenschaft notwendig.
Damit die Kommunikation zwischen Wissenschaft, Gesellschaft und Medien so gut wie möglich gelingt, hat die Projektgruppe „Wissen kommunizieren“ der Jungen Akademie nach Gesprächen mit zahlreichen Expert*innen fünf Leitpunkte für Wissenschaftskommunikation erarbeitet. Die Leitpunkte plädieren für eine klare Trennung von Faktengrundlage, Wissensstand und Wertung, machen sich für eine realistische Einordnung von Extremwerten in der Debatte stark und wollen Kommunizierende ermutigen, der Öffentlichkeit mehr Komplexität zuzutrauen. So kann der öffentliche Diskurs sachlicher werden.
Der Leitfaden „Wissen kommunizieren: Leitpunkte aus der Jungen Akademie“ ist hier zum Download verfügbar. Unter der Creative-Commons-Lizenz CC BY-ND 4.0 sind alle dazu eingeladen, den Leitfaden unter Namensnennung zu verwenden, zu verbreiten und selbst online zu stellen.
You will learn about the forms and triggers of aggression and threats, specific warning signals for imminent escalation and strategies for psychological de-escalation and setting boundaries. In addition, preventative measures and dealing with stress will be discussed.
Course Description (Nov 28, 2024 from 10.15-11.45am | online)
The diverse interactions that take place at a university between students, academic staff and technical and administrative employees usually run quite smoothly. However, unacceptable escalations can occur too. Insults, threats of violence and vandalism are just examples.
The reasons for conflict depend on the respective area of one’s own activity: Missing a deadline, receiving a tip-off about one’s own misconduct or the feeling of being treated disadvantageously compared to others are among the risk situations in which some people react increasingly aggressively.
This workshop explores the science and art of playfulness at work. Discover how playfulness manifests in the workplace, helps overcome challenges, and benefits productivity and well-being.
Course Description (Nov 29, 2024 from 10-11am)
In today’s fast-paced academic environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of research and teaching. What if we could find a way to make our work more enjoyable and productive? In this workshop, we’ll explore the concept of playfulness in the workplace and its potential to boost your well-being and productivity.
Leipzig University organizes a lecture series on career and everyday life in academia of postdocs. This time the topic is
Wissenschaftsmanagement als Karriereoption
as relativ junge Berufsfeld Wissenschaftsmanagement ist Promovierten oft (noch) wenig bekannt. Dabei bietet dieser Karriereweg die Chance, ganz vielfältigen und die Wissenschaft unterstützenden Aufgaben nachzugehen. In dieser Lunch Lecture bekommen Sie einen Überblick über mögliche Themenfelder und Arbeitgeber:innen und erste Ideen, wie Sie Ihre persönlichen Stärken nutzen können um in diesem spannenden Berufsfeld einzusteigen.
MLU Newcomers Club warmly invites you to the regular get-togethers (Stammtisch), which take place every third Tuesday of the month from 7 PM at the Anny Kilkenny Pub. In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, you can meet other newcomers, share experiences, and form new friendships.
The next Stammtisch will take place October 15, 2024 at 7 pm at Anny Kilkenny Pub (openstreetmap).
