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Wednesday, 11 March 2026
9:00 - 16:00 
Agile Project Management (One-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Jan Schmidt

The event will be held in English on March 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Agile project management allows running projects in changing and uncertain environments. Originally developed in the IT sector, agile project management is now widely used across various fields to respond flexibly and effectively to evolving conditions.
 
This one-day workshop introduces participants to the core ideas and principles of agile project management. The workshop offers the opportunity to use specific tools in practice to better understand the agile project management approach by using these applications. Additionally, you’ll explore IT tools such as Jira and Trello. Beyond theoretical input, the workshop emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises, enabling participants to actively engage and apply what they learn.
 
The workshop will also provide a better understanding of SCRUM as a framework in the agile cosmos and its specifics.
 
After the workshop participants will have the opportunity to further explore the workshop contents through a provided podcast and a topic-specific GPT, allowing for independent learning.
 
After the workshop, you will be able to:
Deal with the most important terms and use tools from agile project management like Kanban. Distinguish when to use agile vs. traditional project management approaches. Utilize IT tools such as Jira and Trello to streamline agile project management. Adapt to changes in project requirements with flexibility and efficiency.  
Target group: Doctoral researchers and postdocs with basic knowledge of traditional project management who want to deepen their understanding of agile project management.
 
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
 
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Basics of Project Management Project Management for Research Projects Projektmanagement in der Industrie  
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.
 
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
 
The event will be held in English on March 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
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!

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
9:00 - 17:00 
Visualizing Science (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 20.30, seminar room 4.048 (forth floor)
Chris Spatschek, NaWik

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 17 and 18, 2026.
 
Scientific research is often difficult to comprehend for individuals both outside the respective discipline and academia in general, particularly if it is communicated solely in technical terms. However, in times in which it becomes ever more important for scientists to exchange information across disciplinary boundaries and with the public, it is vital that they know communication tools that help non-specialist audiences to gain a better understanding of their research. Given that humans generally process and store visual information (e.g. images, sketches) more effectively than text-based information, we focus on techniques that allow you to graphically present your research topics for a lay audience.
 
This seminar introduces participants to basic design principles and methods. It is interactive: Teaching content alternates with practical phases as well as question and answer sessions. The focus of the seminar lies on communication with audiences outside of academia. You will learn how to present your research topic more vividly and make it more accessible to non-trained audiences by creating an infographic. The seminar aims at teaching basic principles of design, sharing helpful resources and methods and facilitating your venture into visualisation. Data visualisation will not be discussed.
 
In particular, the following topics are covered: 
• Basic design principles for visualisations
• Defining the essential aspects of your research: Finding your own core message
• Achieving more: Planning and sketching infographics 
• Poster, presentation, comics: Different aims and visual requirements
 
At the end of the first day of the workshop, you will be given a little exercise to do at home (60 - 90 minutes) that will be discussed on the second day.
 
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 and run for two days, on March 17 and 18, 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!

Thursday, 19 March 2026
9:00 - 17:00 
Getting Started. Managing Your Dissertation Project Successfully (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.96, seminar room 006 (ground floor)
Dr. Daniel Friedrich, Impulsplus

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on March 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
 
Writing a doctoral thesis is very challenging. But if you take a smart approach early on, you are likely to reach your objectives faster and achieve superior results. This workshop focuses on the critical elements for a successful doctoral journey: Which mindsets, tools, and processes make a real difference on the way to a PhD? We concentrate on three areas: The efficient organization of tasks and notes, the productive communication with supervisors and the research community, and the structured reading and writing of academic papers. In each area, we will reflect on effective mindsets, tools, and workflows. The goal is for each participant to take away at least three specific ideas on how to substantially improve their own approach.
 
Major topics:
-          Project management
-          Efficient time management and self-motivation
-          Managing the relationship to your supervisor
-          Tools and strategies for effective literature research & note-taking
 
If you need guidance beyond the workshop on personal challenges or conflict situations, you can contact the following advisory offices: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php
 
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
-          Project Management for Research Projects
-          Projektmanagement in der Industrie
-          Agile Project Management
-          Basics of Project Management
 
This event is open to doctoral researchers 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 and run for two days, on March 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
 
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!

Tuesday, 24 March 2026
9:00 - 17:00 
Präsentieren (zweitägig) [Präsenz Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Geb. 30.96, Seminarraum 006 (EG) …
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Jens Rudat

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 24. und 25. März 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr.
 
„Facts tell, stories sell“. Die bloße Auflistung der eigenen Laborergebnisse mag für eine Publikation in Fachzeitschriften genügen. Wer aber einen nachhaltigen Eindruck hinterlassen will – sei es zum Anstoßen von Forschungskooperationen bei Tagungen, zur Einwerbung von Fördermitteln bei öffentlichen Geldgebern und Industriepartnern, aber auch bei der Kurzpräsentation der eigenen wissenschaftlichen Tätigkeit im Rahmen eines Vorstellungsgesprächs – umgibt seine fachlichen Leistungen mit einer ansprechenden Verpackung.
 
In diesem Workshop wird vermittelt, wie man aus einer Forschungsfrage eine spannende Geschichte konstruiert, und wie man diese mitreißend erzählt, um ihre Kernbotschaft nachhaltig im Gedächtnis eines spezifischen Auditoriums zu verankern. Mittels Videoreflexion wird die Bedeutung non- und paraverbaler Kommunikation hervorgehoben. In a nutshell: WAS will ich WEM WARUM WIE erzählen?
 
Thematische Schwerpunkte sind:
- WAS Fokussierung aufs Wesentliche und Formulieren einer Kernbotschaft
- WEM Definition der Zielgruppe, Erkennen ihrer spezifischen Bedürfnisse und Vorkenntnisse, Anpassung von Fachvokabular und ggf. Vortragsstil und -tempo
- WARUM Was ist das Ziel meiner Präsentation: Was motiviert mich, was mein Gegenüber? Wie erziele ich Aufmerksamkeit, wie halte ich diese?
- WIE Grundlagen des Storytellings, Rhetorik und sprachliche Stilmittel, Einsatz von Humor, Stimme und Körper bzw.
Mimik und Gestik, Umgang mit Lampenfieber; Vor- und Nachteile verschiedener Präsentationsformate mit Schwerpunkt „Powerpoint“
 
Hinweis: Am ersten Kurstag werden alle anhand des Gelernten eine kurze Präsentation selber erstellen, die am zweiten Tag durch Feedback seitens des Kurses und der Kursleitung sowie mittels Videoreflexion optimiert wird. Da „Powerpoint“ nach wie vor das bevorzugte Präsentationsformat auf Konferenzen ist, wird das Mitbringen eines mobilen Endgerätes mit entsprechender Software erwartet.
 
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs am KIT (Mitglieder des KHYS). Wenn Sie derzeit noch kein Mitglied bei KHYS sind, können Sie sich hier registrieren.
 
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und an zwei Tagen statt, am 24. und 25. März 2026, jeweils von 9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr.
 
Eine vollständige Anwesenheit an der Veranstaltung wird erwartet.
 
Bitte melden Sie sich frühzeitig per E-Mail ab, wenn Sie nicht an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen können. Damit können Personen von der Warteliste nachrücken und Sie helfen uns, die Qualität des Weiterbildungsprogramms aufrecht zu erhalten. Vielen Dank!

Monday, 13 April 2026
9:00 - 16:00 
Basics of Project Management (Three-day) [Online Workshop]
Online Seminar
Online
Andrei Flueras, Lukas Bischof Hochschulberatung

The event will be held in English and run for three days, on April 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on April 14 and 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
 
Project management is an essential competence for researchers. It supports the successful completion of complex tasks in everyday academic work and is equally relevant for future roles outside academia. Projects succeed when professional expertise is combined with solid management and self-management skills.
 
This workshop introduces the core principles of project management for doctoral researchers and postdocs without prior experience. Participants learn to plan and manage their projects systematically and to understand how structured project work contributes to effective research and long-term career development.
 
After the workshop you will be able to:
Plan and manage projects systematically by defining clear objectives, planning scope, resources, time and analysing stakeholders and risks Understand and implement the project life cycle including roles, activities, milestones, communication, risk management, work breakdown structure and project control Differentiate between classic, agile and hybrid project management approaches Identify typical pitfalls and apply suitable solutions Use relevant online project management tools  
The workshop is practice-oriented, experience-based and interactive. All phases of project management are worked through using examples, and there is space for individual exchange of experiences.
 
You will leave the workshop with a practical toolkit for professional project management in science and beyond.
 
Please note: In addition to this workshop, KHYS offers other project management courses with different focal points, which may overlap in terms of content:
Getting Started. Managing your Dissertation Project Successfully Project Management for Research Projects Projektmanagement in der Industrie Agile Project Management (for advanced learners with prior knowledge in project management basics)  
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 and run for three days, on April 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on April 14 and 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
 
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.
 
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!

Thursday, 16 April 2026
9:00 - 16:00 
Basics of Leadership (Two-day) [On-site Workshop]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 30.96, seminar room 006 (ground floor) …
Carola Pachunke, Training – Coaching – Mindfulness

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on April 16 and 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each.
 
As a young researcher, you often take on leadership tasks for the first time – in your current position or in the course of your next career step. Being new to a leadership role can be challenging in itself while experiences might differ in terms of gender and personality.
 
This workshop will support you as a young leader to build a good understanding of what it means to establish a successful leadership style. Motivation, flexibility and transparency regarding communication and delegation are key factors to meet the demands of your role as a leader. An awareness of your inner attitude, self-reflection and a conscious development of your role with its various conditions help to create value in a positive and sustainable manner.
 
Which mindset enables you to fulfill the role as a leader convincingly? What are your expectations of your team members and what are their expectations of you as a leader? Where do you find yourself in terms of “command and control” versus “confidence in the ability of your members to organize themselves” and fulfill their tasks? Alongside these general leadership topics, it will be helpful to discuss if there are specific challenges or chances as a female or male leader and how to deal with them.
 
We will explore the following contents:
•             Basics of Leadership
•             Mindful Leadership
•             Management by objectives
•             4 roles of effective leadership and their principles
•             Agile Leadership
•             Skillful Delegation
•             Identification of your key traits and values as a leader
•             Gender-specific aspects of Leadership
 
There will be short inputs, group discussions, exercises, exploration of challenging leadership situations and reflection of your personal leadership style.
 
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 and run for two days, on April 16 and 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each.
 
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!

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