Schedule of Events
Thursday, 09 October 2025
9:00 - 17:00
From Self-Doubt to Self-Efficacy. Tackling Impostor Syndrome in Academia [ON-SITE WORKSHOP]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Campus South
Campus South
Dr. Caroline Götz, Konfliktmanagement und Psychosoziale Beratung (KMB), KIT
The event will be held in English.
In the demanding and competitive world of academia, feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, and the persistent fear of being “found out” are surprisingly common—even among high-performing scholars. This phenomenon, known as Impostor Syndrome, often strikes doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers particularly hard. Despite external validation, many continue to question their intelligence, competence, or legitimacy. Left unaddressed, this internal struggle can lead to chronic stress, isolation, reduced performance, and even burnout.
This interactive workshop is designed specifically for doctoral researchers and postdocs who seek to better understand and overcome Impostor Syndrome. Through a combination of psychoeducation, peer exchange, self-reflection, and practical strategies, participants will learn how to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, reframe internal narratives, and foster resilience and self-compassion in their academic journey.
Topics Covered Include:
Understanding the roots and psychological mechanisms behind Impostor Syndrome Identifying personal triggers and cognitive distortions Deconstructing academic myths around perfectionism, productivity, and success Exploring the influence of gender, cultural background, and educational biographies (e.g., first-generation scholars) Shifting from comparison to connection: creating supportive academic communities Strategies for self-compassion, confidence-building, and assertive communication
Methodology:
The workshop blends evidence-based input with experiential learning. It includes:
Group discussions and case examples Guided journaling and cognitive reframing exercises Peer-coaching in small groups Optional role-playing and real-life academic scenarios Reflective activities to develop individualized coping strategies
Participants are encouraged to bring their own questions, challenges, and academic experiences into the process, fostering a space of psychological safety, mutual learning, and community support. No prior psychological knowledge is needed—just openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage in honest reflection.
Key Competencies Acquired:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with:
A deeper self-understanding regarding the roots and patterns of their own self-doubt Tools to identify and challenge Impostor thoughts as they arise Techniques for emotion regulation and stress management in academic contexts Enhanced communication strategies for discussing achievements and boundaries confidently A personal action plan to implement resilience-building habits in their daily academic lives
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
The event will be held in English.
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!
In the demanding and competitive world of academia, feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, and the persistent fear of being “found out” are surprisingly common—even among high-performing scholars. This phenomenon, known as Impostor Syndrome, often strikes doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers particularly hard. Despite external validation, many continue to question their intelligence, competence, or legitimacy. Left unaddressed, this internal struggle can lead to chronic stress, isolation, reduced performance, and even burnout.
This interactive workshop is designed specifically for doctoral researchers and postdocs who seek to better understand and overcome Impostor Syndrome. Through a combination of psychoeducation, peer exchange, self-reflection, and practical strategies, participants will learn how to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, reframe internal narratives, and foster resilience and self-compassion in their academic journey.
Topics Covered Include:
Understanding the roots and psychological mechanisms behind Impostor Syndrome Identifying personal triggers and cognitive distortions Deconstructing academic myths around perfectionism, productivity, and success Exploring the influence of gender, cultural background, and educational biographies (e.g., first-generation scholars) Shifting from comparison to connection: creating supportive academic communities Strategies for self-compassion, confidence-building, and assertive communication
Methodology:
The workshop blends evidence-based input with experiential learning. It includes:
Group discussions and case examples Guided journaling and cognitive reframing exercises Peer-coaching in small groups Optional role-playing and real-life academic scenarios Reflective activities to develop individualized coping strategies
Participants are encouraged to bring their own questions, challenges, and academic experiences into the process, fostering a space of psychological safety, mutual learning, and community support. No prior psychological knowledge is needed—just openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage in honest reflection.
Key Competencies Acquired:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with:
A deeper self-understanding regarding the roots and patterns of their own self-doubt Tools to identify and challenge Impostor thoughts as they arise Techniques for emotion regulation and stress management in academic contexts Enhanced communication strategies for discussing achievements and boundaries confidently A personal action plan to implement resilience-building habits in their daily academic lives
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
The event will be held in English.
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!
15:00 - 17:00
KHYS: Offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung/Open consultation hours
Geb. 30.96, Raum 116
Nachwuchsforschende werden mit verschiedenen Herausforderungen konfrontiert, die zu Konflikten führen können, zum Beispiel im Betreuungsverhältnis, innerhalb der Arbeitsgruppe, im Hinblick auf Finanzierungsfragen oder hinsichtlich des selbststrukturierten Arbeitens. Die herausfordernde Phase kann auch persönliche Probleme mit sich bringen. Sollten Sie sich in einer solchen oder ähnlichen Situation befinden, können Sie bei verschiedenen Anlaufstellen am KIT Unterstützung finden. Einen Überblick finden Sie auf unserer Webseite unter www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.
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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.
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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
9:00 - 15:00
Strategies for a Successful Self and Time-Management (two-day) [ON-SITE WORKSHOP]
Workshop
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bldg. 50.41, seminar room 145/146 …
Bldg. 50.41, seminar room 145/146 …
Manuela Schnaubelt, Stress and Time Management Coach, Master of Business Administration, Systemic Coach
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 15 and 29, 2025.
Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and constantly available, it is only natural that you feel at times overwhelmed. Moreover, those many last-minute, short-term assignments often take precedence and can keep you distracted from more important, long-term goals and ambitions as well as your personal interests.
In order to keep your priorities in sight, you thus need a carefully thought-out time and self-management system. In this workshop, you will learn to set priorities and forge realistic plans in order to balance the demands of research and your personal life goals.
Workshop topics include:
Self-organization and self-motivation: increase productivity and efficiency Defining personal goals and setting priorities Establishing and/or optimizing daily and weekly planning Recognizing and using your individual performance curve Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing efficiency Energy management and work-life balance In the workshop, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive practical exercises to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics.
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
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 15 and 29, 2025.
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!
Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and constantly available, it is only natural that you feel at times overwhelmed. Moreover, those many last-minute, short-term assignments often take precedence and can keep you distracted from more important, long-term goals and ambitions as well as your personal interests.
In order to keep your priorities in sight, you thus need a carefully thought-out time and self-management system. In this workshop, you will learn to set priorities and forge realistic plans in order to balance the demands of research and your personal life goals.
Workshop topics include:
Self-organization and self-motivation: increase productivity and efficiency Defining personal goals and setting priorities Establishing and/or optimizing daily and weekly planning Recognizing and using your individual performance curve Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing efficiency Energy management and work-life balance In the workshop, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive practical exercises to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics.
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
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 15 and 29, 2025.
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, 23 October 2025
9:00 - 14:00
Good Research Practice (incl. Generative AI) (two-day) [ONLINE WORKSHOP]
Online Seminar
Online
Dr. Christian Dumpitak, iGRAD – Interdisciplinary Graduate and Research Academy Düsseldorf, HHU Düsseldorf
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 23 and 24, 2025.
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing important guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and specific regulations of KIT for safeguarding good research practice – relevant for every early career researcher@KIT.
A) Basics of Responsible Conduct
Introduction: Research, ethical principles and professional ethos of a researcher Basic (inter-)national recommendations and regulations for safeguarding good research practice Research misconduct: Examples, elements of offense, reasons and consequences
B) General Responsibilities
Quality management: research design, documentation/archiving Publication process, authorship and review of manuscripts Supervision: Expectations/duties/roles Organizational culture: Collaboration, communication, prevention and dealing with conflict Procedures in case of suspicion and relevant contact points
C) Important Specific Responsibilities
Important prior to any data collection: Authorization or permission relevant research Possible topics (depending on participants’ disciplinary/research background): ‘Research on animals’, ‘Research on humans’ and/or ‘Surveys, interviews, data privacy and security issues in research’
Throughout the various sections of the workshop the use of text- and image-generating AI will be discussed as an integral part.
Via dialogic inputs, discussion of case examples, single/group work and plenary discussion participants will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect their individual research practice and professional attitudes on being a researcher.
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 23 and 24, 2025.
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!
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing important guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and specific regulations of KIT for safeguarding good research practice – relevant for every early career researcher@KIT.
A) Basics of Responsible Conduct
Introduction: Research, ethical principles and professional ethos of a researcher Basic (inter-)national recommendations and regulations for safeguarding good research practice Research misconduct: Examples, elements of offense, reasons and consequences
B) General Responsibilities
Quality management: research design, documentation/archiving Publication process, authorship and review of manuscripts Supervision: Expectations/duties/roles Organizational culture: Collaboration, communication, prevention and dealing with conflict Procedures in case of suspicion and relevant contact points
C) Important Specific Responsibilities
Important prior to any data collection: Authorization or permission relevant research Possible topics (depending on participants’ disciplinary/research background): ‘Research on animals’, ‘Research on humans’ and/or ‘Surveys, interviews, data privacy and security issues in research’
Throughout the various sections of the workshop the use of text- and image-generating AI will be discussed as an integral part.
Via dialogic inputs, discussion of case examples, single/group work and plenary discussion participants will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect their individual research practice and professional attitudes on being a researcher.
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 23 and 24, 2025.
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!
15:00 - 17:00
KHYS: Offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung/Open consultation hours
Geb. 30.96, Raum 116
Nachwuchsforschende werden mit verschiedenen Herausforderungen konfrontiert, die zu Konflikten führen können, zum Beispiel im Betreuungsverhältnis, innerhalb der Arbeitsgruppe, im Hinblick auf Finanzierungsfragen oder hinsichtlich des selbststrukturierten Arbeitens. Die herausfordernde Phase kann auch persönliche Probleme mit sich bringen. Sollten Sie sich in einer solchen oder ähnlichen Situation befinden, können Sie bei verschiedenen Anlaufstellen am KIT Unterstützung finden. Einen Überblick finden Sie auf unserer Webseite unter www.khys.kit.edu/Anlaufstellen.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.
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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.
Unter anderem bietet das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) in der Regel jeden Donnerstag von 15:00 bis 17:00 Uhr eine offene Sprechstunde zur Beratung in Konfliktfällen an. Dort können Sie in einem geschützten Rahmen Ihre Situation darlegen. In dieser Erstberatung informieren und beraten wir Sie individuell, wie Sie mit herausfordernden Situationen und Konflikten umgehen können und verweisen ggf. an weitere Stellen. Gerne können Sie auch einen individuellen Beratungstermin (auch per MS Teams) vereinbaren. Jutta Klein-Hitpaß steht Ihnen für Fragen oder Terminabsprachen gerne zur Verfügung.
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Junior researchers face different challenges in their research period. These can lead to conflicts, for example concerning the supervising relationship, within a working group, regarding financing issues, or concerning self-structured working. This challenging phase can also lead to personal problems. Should you find yourself in such or similar situations, you can find support at various advisory offices at KIT. For an overview please refer to our website: https://www.khys.kit.edu/english/advisory-offices.php.
KHYS offers open consultation hours in principle every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can safely discuss your situation. During this initial consultation, we offer information and advice on how to deal with challenging situations and conflicts. If applicable, we will refer you to other advisory offices. You are also welcome to make an appointment (also for an MS Teams meeting). Jutta Klein-Hitpaß will be happy to answer any questions you may have or to offer you an appointment.
Friday, 24 October 2025
13:00 - 16:00
YIN Day
Campus South, Room HS59, Building 10.81
13:00 Welcome
13:15 Focus Lecture "Automation" by YIN members and alumni
14:00 News and Information from YIN
14:15 YIN Certificate Academic Leadership
14:20 Presenations of the three YIN Grant Winners 2024
15:00 Reception
16:00 End
13:15 Focus Lecture "Automation" by YIN members and alumni
14:00 News and Information from YIN
14:15 YIN Certificate Academic Leadership
14:20 Presenations of the three YIN Grant Winners 2024
15:00 Reception
16:00 End
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