The event will be held in English, on April 22, 2026.

In academic environments, mistakes are often seen as setbacks—something to be hidden, avoided, or feared. But what if we reimagined failure as a powerful tool for growth, innovation, and resilience?

Through interactive sessions, real-world examples, and reflective exercises, we’ll uncover how embracing mistakes can lead to deeper learning, stronger collaboration, and a more authentic academic experience.

 What You’ll Gain

• Insight into the psychology and sociology of failure in academic contexts
• Strategies for fostering openness, trust, and constructive feedback
• Tools for integrating failure-friendly practices into research and teaching
• Confidence to lead with vulnerability and model resilience

 Workshop Highlights

• Case studies from academia: when failure led to breakthrough
• Group activities: reframing personal and institutional mistakes
• Role-play: navigating difficult conversations around mistakes
• Action planning: building your own roadmap for a healthier culture

 Who Should Attend?

• PhD candidates and early-career researchers

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members. If you are currently not yet a member of KHYS, you can register here.

The event will be held in English, on April 22, 2026.

We generally expect participants to attend throughout the entire duration of the event.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via e-mail. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate and you help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program. Thank you!