Offers for doctoral candidates

When? 9:30 to 12:30 on January 13 and January 20

Where? Online in Zoom

Who? Dr. Andrea Adams

What? Writing scientific articles is commonplace in academia. However, the process of writing and publishing articles often poses challenges for young scientists: How do I approach the writing and publication process? How does the peer review process work? What do I need to consider when choosing a journal? And how can I increase my chances of having my article accepted? This online workshop offers an introduction to academic writing and publishing. It will provide knowledge about the writing and publication process as well as practical methods to help master the writing process when writing a journal article. Between the two workshop sessions, participants will have the opportunity to try out and deepen elements from the workshop individually.

In detail, the following points are covered:

• Introduction to academic publishing and the peer review process
• Finding the right journal for my article
• Criteria for successful articles
• Positioning your own contribution in the research field
• Planning the article with the help of a concept abstract
• Pitfalls in the publication process: Predatory journals, conflicts over authorship, dealing with feedback

The workshop will be held in German. You can register by 18 December, stating your subject area, your supervising university and your supervisor at josephin.winkler@h2.de.

About the trainer Dr Andrea Adams: PhD in modern and contemporary history, scholarship holder of the Hans Boeckler Foundation, previously worked as a research assistant at the University of Flensburg. Since 2009, academic coaching as a freelancer specialising in writing and professional development. In addition, professional activities in the institutional promotion of young scientists, currently at the Centre for Junior Scholars at the Technical University of Berlin. Co-author of publications on competence development and assessment of junior scholars.

When? Thursday, February 27, 10:30 - 16:00

Where? Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, Magdeburg Campus, Breitscheidstr. 51, 39114 Magdeburg

Language: German

What?

Research data is still often neglected, although good research data management - including comprehensible documentation - is a requirement of good scientific practice. In the first part of the workshop, participants will learn the basics of research data management, including legal issues, documentation and data storage. In the second part, they will write their own data management plan under the individual supervision of the trainers, which they can use for their doctorate or research project.

The workshop is open to doctoral candidates and research assistants from the four Universities of Applied Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt. Remaining places can be allocated to doctoral candidates from OVGU and MLU.

You can register with Josephin Winkler by February 13, stating your subject area and university.

Trainers:

Christian Schache, transfer manager at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences Josephin Winkler, trained trainer for good scientific practice

When? Tuesday, March 4, 10:00 - 12:00

Where? online

Language: English

What? Research data management (RDM) is essential for enhancing data integrity, reproducibility, and collaboration in scientific research. In recent years, RDM has become increasingly important for meeting funding requirements.

This session will cover fundamental RDM topics, including:

• FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable)
• Data Lifecycle (DLC)
• Repositories and data sharing strategies
• Data Management Plan (DMP) Basics

Target group are doctoral students of the Universities of Applied Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt.

Please find more information here on the webpage of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.

When? 10.00 - 17.00 on March 10 and 11

Where? Magdeburg-Stendal University of applied sciences, Campus Magdeburg

What? In this writing workshop, doctoral candidates will learn about the structure of an exposé for doctoral theses as well as about Dos and Don’ts in exposés. They will have the opportunity to talk with other doctoral candidates and the trainers about their own challenges in planning their exposé and to reflect about possible solution strategies. The two-day workshop will give participants the space to work on their exposés in a goal-oriented manner and in a calm atmosphere. They can also retreat for an individual writing consultation with the trainer, e.g. when they want to receive feedback for their text. Finally, participants will develop a timetable for finishing their exposé.

The target group are doctoral candidates of the Universities of Applied Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt who are currently writing their exposé for their dissertation project.

The workshop will be held in German - the individual writing consultation can be held in English.

You can register until February 23 with josephin.winkler@h2.de.

About the trainers: Josephin Winkler M.A. and Ralf Regener M.A. are certified writing trainers.

When: March 13, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where? Martin Luther University Halle, Weinberg/Heide-Süd Campus, Von-Seckendorff-Platz 1, SR 5.10

Course language? German

What? Conflicts are part of our everyday (working) lives and are often associated with unpleasant feelings. Every conflict holds the opportunity for change and provides the energy for change. To understand a conflict, analysis tools are introduced that open up options for action.

The seminar therefore consists of a mixture of practical exercises for self-reflection, theoretical input and the analysis of selected practical examples from your day-to-day work. It teaches important behavioral and communication tools and increases your personal conflict resolution skills. This knowledge also helps you to recognize conflicts preventively.

The event is organized in cooperation with the International Graduate Academy (InGrA) of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

Your speaker: Sandra Dietzel, consultant for the promotion of young academics at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, has many years of proven experience in adult education, including in the areas of conflict resolution, trans/intercultural and democratic education. She also supports individuals and teams through coaching and counseling.

Register here until February 27.

When? April 4, 10.00 - 12.30

Where? Online

Language? German

What? This workshop provides participants with an overview of the rules of good scientific practice. Participants will be sensitised to how to deal with scientific misconduct. Values and attitudes in science are reflected upon.

Good scientific practice - what does it actually mean and what does it have to do with me as a doctoral candidate and my research?

In this entertaining online format, we will develop a definition of the rules of good scientific practice, discuss values in science and discuss ethical boundaries using a case study on scientific misconduct. We will also address the question of what conditions can contribute to compliance with good scientific practice.

List of course objectives

    Develop a basic understanding of the rules of good scientific practice
    Raising awareness of scientific misconduct

Methods

    Presentation and inputs by trainers
    Exchange in the plenum
    Exchange and processing of tasks in small groups
    Individual work
    Work on case studies - role plays and feedback rounds if necessary

Note: Doctoral candidates at the doctoral centres in Saxony-Anhalt should note that, according to the doctoral regulations of the doctoral centres IWIT, Life Science, Architecture & Design Research and Environment and Technology, they must provide proof of attendance at events on ‘good scientific practice’. This workshop can be part of the proof.

This workshop is an introduction to the various areas of good scientific practice. Further in-depth workshops will be offered throughout the year at the universities of applied sciences and at the universities in Halle and Magdeburg.

Your speakers

Sandra Dietzel, consultant for the promotion of young scientists at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, has completed a train-the-trainer programme for good scientific practice. She also has many years of proven experience in adult education, including in the areas of conflict management and diversity-sensitive team development. She also supports individuals and teams through coaching and counselling.

Katja Czech, consultant for the promotion of young academics at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, has many years of proven experience in adult education and university teaching. She has completed a train-the-trainer programme for good scientific practice. She has experience in supporting individuals and teams through coaching and counselling.

Register here until March 24, 2025.

When? June 26, 10.00 - 17:00

Where? Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, City of Köthen

Language? German

What? Participants learn the basics of good scientific practice (GSP) with the help of case studies: What is GSP and what is scientific misconduct? What rules are there? Who implements these rules? Participants will then deal specifically with authorships, publications and doctoral supervision.

Register here until June 16, 2025.

When? September 04, 10.00 - 17.00

Where? Online

Language? English

Target group are doctoral students of the Universities of Applied Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt.

Please find more information here on the webpage of Merseburg University of Applied Sciences.

When? October 10, 10.00 - 17:00

Where? Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, Magdeburg

Language? German

What? Participants learn the basics of good scientific practice (GSP) with the help of case studies: What is GSP and what is scientific misconduct? What rules are there? Who implements these rules? Participants will then deal specifically with authorships, publications and doctoral supervision. 

In preparation, participants will receive a homework assignment to submit to the trainers before the workshop.

You can register until September 29 at josephin.winkler@h2.de. Please state briefly in the email: Your university, your subject or doctoral center, your supervisor.

The target group are doctoral students from the four universities of applied sciences in Saxony-Anhalt. Remaining places will be allocated to doctoral candidates from OVGU and MLU.