Themenworkshops
13:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
W1: Body Language and Empowerment | Julia Baumeister | Scienza Berlin
In this practical workshop, participants learn the basics of presenting with a focus on body language. In a safe and sometimes humorous setting, the written and unwritten rules of communication are explained using the concept of “status in communication” and jointly reevaluated with regard to female strengths. Through practical exercises, each participant will gain a sense of their individual strengths and how they can develop their own professional presentation style without losing their authenticity.
W2: Resilienz entwickeln - gestärkt durch den (Arbeits)Alltag | Dr. Kathrin Carl | Perspektivo GmbH
In diesem Kurzworkshop richten wir das Augenmerk auf die bedeutende Rolle der Resilienz als Schlüsselkompetenz in der herausfordernden Arbeitswelt. Die Teilnehmenden lernen die Resilienzfaktoren kennen, die als bewährte Bausteine zur Steigerung der inneren Stärke und Widerstandsfähigkeit dienen. Ziel ist es, wirksame Strategien zu vermitteln, um den Arbeitsalltag nicht nur erfolgreich, sondern auch motivierend und förderlich für die Gesundheit zu gestalten.
W3: AI in Science: Opportunities, Limitations, and Practical Applications | Jonas Carl | Perspektivo GmbH
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of prompt engineering and how to interact effectively with AI systems. Participants will learn how to use AI safely, with a strong focus on data protection and responsible handling of sensitive information. We will explore AI as a writing assistant and a research support tool to improve academic workflows.
13:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
W4: Women Shaping Research Leadership in Work 4.0 | Dr. Laura Lazar | Be Cosmopolite
This workshop explores how leadership is changing in the context of digitalization and which competencies leaders need in a Work 4.0 environment. Another focus is on whether and how female and male leadership styles differ—beyond stereotypes. The workshop also addresses the so-called “I-feel-like-an-outsider” mentality and provides strategies to strengthen belonging, self-efficacy, and proactive engagement within organizations. The goal is to foster modern, reflective, and inclusive leadership.
W5: Mit Worten Brücken bauen – 5 Schlüssel für eine Kommunikation auf Augenhöhe | Tina Schwarz
In Konflikten für sich selbst einzustehen und gleichzeitig souverän in Verbindung mit dem Gegenüber zu bleiben sind die Kernziele dieses Workshops. Neben der Einführung in die gewaltfreie Kommunikation werden 5 konkrete Schlüssel vorgestellt und gleich praktisch geübt, die helfen klarer und auf Augenhöhe zu kommunizieren.
W6: Navigating Your Career Future | Dr. Alexander Egeling
The course provides information about possible career paths after graduation, doctoral studies, or initial postdoctoral experience. It covers careers in academia as well as in business, public service, and NGOs. In addition to some insights into working environments, the course addresses the requirements of typical career paths and the question of how promising they are. Participants learn how to find out which paths are particularly attractive to them and how to find specific jobs.
The following topics are covered in the course:
- Career paths in the German academic system
- Finding (other) jobs and initial application tips
- Exploring individual preferences and talents
W7: EU Research Funding - Proposal Workshop for Newcomers | Dr. Gretel Wittenburg | ZEUSS
Join our on-site proposal workshop in Chemnitz, conducted in English, and gain hands-on support for preparing competitive applications for EU research funding. This seminar is designed for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers who are interested in advancing their individual research careers as well as developing collaborative projects with international partners. Participants will receive practical insights into EU funding schemes of Horizon Europe (e.g. ERC and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions), proposal structure, and evaluation criteria, with a strong focus on interactive work. Take the opportunity to strengthen your funding strategy and turn your research ideas into successful EU project proposals. Individual consultations will be available. More information about EU Funding on the ZEUSS webseite.
