Date(s) and times

08/09 October 2024, 2 days
9:00 – 15:30 instructor - led sessions + feedback on participants’ texts.

Location

tbd

Details

To improve the style and structure of the participants’ English academic papers. The workshop will contain information on structuring an English language paper and abstract, vocabulary and punctuation, cultural differences in academic papers, the writing process, finding a narrative and tools and resources for improving one’s written English. 

To get the most out of the workshop, participants should bring a short text they have written themselves for peer review. In addition, participants will receive feedback on a text sample of up to 1,000 words.

More information can be found here. 

max. 14 participants

Registration

Register your interest by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de 

Date and times

15 October 2024, 09:30-12:00 CEST

Location

online via zoom

Details

Min. 3, max. 12 participants. This workshop is a part of the compulsory GSGS induction module. Make sure that you attend all parts (A,B,C & D) once.

Registration

Register by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de.

Date and times

30 October 2024, 9:00 - 16:00 CET

Location

online

Details

Please note that "Induction Part D" is currently not organised especially for GSGS. Instead, make sure to partake in one of the workshops "RDM - a practice-oriented introduction" in English or "Forschungsdatenmanagement (FDM/RDM): Eine praxisbezogene Einführung" in German. Both workshops are provided by the Cologne Competence Center for Research Data Management (C3RDM).

Registration & further Info

register until 01 October: click here.

Date and times

07 November 2024

9:00 - 13:00 CET

Location

in person, 4.006, University and City Library building, 4^th floor (entrances)

Details

LaTeX is a powerful typesetting system ideal for creating high-quality academic documents. This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to LaTeX, assuming no prior knowledge and starting with the basics. You'll learn how to structure documents, include figures and tables, use footnotes, and create cross-references etc. In the second part, we'll explore working with templates, such as those for dissertations and publisher-provided article templates. We'll also cover topics like dealing with citations, creating indexes, and handling larger projects. By the end of this workshop, you'll be ready to start your own project and have the skills to continue learning and solving specific challenges on your own.

• No prior experience necessary.

• You will need your laptop to participate as the course is mainly hands-on.

• You need to be able to connect to the internet via Eduroam.

max. 15 participants

Registration

register until 15 October by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de.

Date and times

28/29 November 2024, 2 days

9:00 - 17:00

Location

in person

Details

In the dynamic and demanding field of geoscience, PhD students often face the dual challenge of mastering their scientific expertise while effectively communicating their findings and ideas. This workshop, tailored specifically for international geoscience doctoral students, aims to bridge this gap by enhancing skills in presence, negotiation, and quick-wittedness.
The interactive workshop will empower participants to confidently navigate the multifaceted aspects of scientific communication and interpersonal interactions. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, attendees will learn to booster their self-confidence and self-worth, key attributes that resonate in all forms of communication.

Topics covered:
• Counteracting Insecurities: Strategies to overcome doubts and fears, fostering a mind-set of resilience and self-assurance.
• Quick-Wittedness in Communication: Developing the ability to respond swiftly and ef-fectively in discussions, enhancing engagement and impact.
• Science Communication and Negotiation: Techniques to clearly and compellingly pre-sent complex scientific ideas and negotiate effectively when applying for a new posi-tion or requesting resources.
• Understanding Cultural Nuances: Exploring the 'Culture Map' to appreciate and navi-gate the diversity in international settings.
Participants will emerge with the ability to clearly articulate their mistakes, stand confidently in their expertise, and radiate their capabilities. The workshop encourages networking and collaboration, fostering a community where sharing challenges and solutions becomes the norm. The workshop transforms the graduates’ presence and communication skills, making their scientific journey as impactful as their research.

more information can be found here

min. 13, max. 16 participants

Registration

Register by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de.

Date(s) and times

06 December 2024

Location

in person

Details

Academics across the world face increasing pressure to publish. Research shows that writing retreats have helped by creating dedicated writing time and building collegiality. A new form of ‘structured’ writing retreat was created to increase its impact by taking a community of practice approach. This paper reports on an evaluation, funded by the British Academy, in which participants were interviewed one year after structured retreat. They reported many changes in their approaches to writing and in their sense of themselves as writers and some of these changes were sustained on return to campus. This paper argues that structured retreat increases learning through participation and helps academics to mainstream writing in their lives and careers. We conclude by suggesting that, since publishing is a mainstream academic activity, it makes sense to mainstream this intervention in academic careers.

more information can be found here

min. 6, max. 8 participants

Registration

Register your interest by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de 

Date and times

18/19 December 2024, 2 days

Location

online

Details

The workshop provides information about the formal procedure, the requirements, the social setting of a Ph.D. examination and the dos and don’ts of a PhD examination. In this seminar we will use video recording as a tool to enable the participants to capitalize on their strengths and to improve their performance. This workshop places particularemphasis on preparing strategically one’s position in the lead up to the viva defense and dealing with the questions & answers session in the second part of the viva defense. On the first day, participants attend the workshop all together as a single group. On the second day, the participants join the trainer for a series of one-to-one sessions characterised by a dedicated tailor-made approach.

max. 12 participants

Registration

Register by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de.