Training
Check here for an overview of training by other providers.
General procedure:
- courses are usually filled on a first-come, first-served basis
- you can find further information regarding each workshop in the list below - often you can download an additional PDF with more details
- registrations
- will be accepted up to 25 October 2024 (for workshops in 2024)
- register yourself via gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de, necessary information: your full name, date and name of the course
- if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail for your registration, you are not registered > please notify the GSGS staff via gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de
- Induction Part D is not organised by the GSGS, please find registration information below > please upload certificate to docfile and also send it to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de after participation
Please note any specific registration guidelines indicated in the list below.
NEW DATE: Induction Part D - Forschungsdatenmanagement (FDM/RDM): Eine praxisbezogene Einführung
by C³RDM (Cologne Competence Center for Research Data Management)
Date and times | new date: 27 November 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 by 29 October: click here. |
Induction Part A - Being a GSGS member
by Dr Karin Boessenkool
Date and times | 17 December 2024, 09:30-12:00 CET |
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. |
Preparing for the Viva Defence/Disputation
by Dr. Matteo Garavoglia
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 your interest by 25 October 2024 by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de. |
Induction Part A - Being a GSGS member
by Dr Karin Boessenkool
Date and times | 11 February 2025, 09:30-12:00 CET |
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. |
Induction Part B - Good Scientific Practice
by Dr Karin Boessenkool and Prof. Boris Braun
Date(s) and times | 18 February 2025, 10.00-15:30 |
Location | Pohligstr. 3, Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology, 50969 Cologne, room 3.136 - It is easiest to take the lift from the reception area near the main entrance (in the concave side of the building). On leaving the lift, follow the signs to the seminar rooms. |
Details | Min. 10, max. 20 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 4 February 2025 by sending an e-mail to gsgs-adminuni-koeln.de. |
Induction Part C - Cooperation and Self-Management
by Dr Karin Boessenkool
Date(s) and times | 24 February 2025, 10:00 - 15:00 CET |
Location | face to face, tba |
Details | Min. 8, max. 16 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 |
Induction Part C - Cooperation and Self-Management
by Dr Karin Boessenkool
Date(s) and times | 14 March 2025, 10:00 - 15:00 CET |
Location | face to face, tba |
Details | Min. 8, max. 16 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 |
Induction Part D - Research Data Management (RDM/ FDM): A Practice-Oriented Introduction
by C³RDM (Cologne Competence Center for Research Data Management)
Date and times | 19 March 2025, tba |
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 | tba |
Induction Part B - Good Scientific Practice
by Dr Karin Boessenkool and Dr Kerstin Ebell
Date(s) and times | tba |
Location | Pohligstr. 3, Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology, 50969 Cologne, room 3.136 - It is easiest to take the lift from the reception area near the main entrance (in the concave side of the building). On leaving the lift, follow the signs to the seminar rooms. |
Details | Min. 10, max. 20 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. |
Induction Part D - Forschungsdatenmanagement (FDM/RDM): Eine praxisbezogene Einführung
by C³RDM (Cologne Competence Center for Research Data Management)
Date and times | 02 July 2025, tba |
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 | tba |
Induction Part D - Research Data Management (RDM/ FDM): A Practice-Oriented Introduction
by C³RDM (Cologne Competence Center for Research Data Management)
Date and times | 19 March 2025, tba |
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 | tba |
Courses without a fixed date or registration deadline
Event | date(s) and times | remarks | registration status |
German as a Foreign Language Courses for international students | intensive pre-semester courses (20h per week) or semester courses (6h per week) | The courses cost 250€ per semester. The GSGS will usually cover two semesters, but you can apply for more. Read more... | Register with GSGS through the online form |
One day structured writing retreat | (one day) will be arranged with interested people | | register your interest at any time via email to gsgs-admin(at)uni-koeln.de with your name and the topic "writing retreat" |
Recherchieren lernen - Zielgerichtet zur Doktorarbeit (workshop literature research in German by Anja Becker-Haumann, GeoLibrary) | (c. 1/2 day) will be arranged with interested people | in small groups, part individual training; read more... | register your interest at any time via email to gsgs-admin(at)uni-koeln.de with your name and the topic "literature research" |
Compulsory: Induction Part A: Being a member of the GSGS by Dr. Karin Boessenkool | (2.5 hours) will be arranged with interested people | | register your interest at any time via email to gsgs-admin(at)uni-koeln.de with your name and the course code (IndA) |
Compulsory: Induction Part B: Good Scientific Practice by Prof. NN and Dr. Karin Boessenkool | (4.5 hours) will be arranged with interested people | | register your interest at any time via email to gsgs-admin(at)uni-koeln.de with your name and topic "Induction Part B" |
Compulsory: Induction Part C: Cooperation and Self-Management by Dr. Karin Boessenkool | (4 hours) will be arranged with interested people | | register your interest at any time via email to gsgs-admin(at)uni-koeln.de with your name and topic "Induction Part C" |
Compulsory: Induction Part D: Research Data Management by members of C3RDM | 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). | | register your interest via their website: https://fortbildung.uni-koeln.de/event_programme/index_eng.html |
Poster presentations by Dr. Karin Boessenkool | (4 hours) date will be arranged with interested people | Bring your own poster to discuss; min. 5, max. 12 participants | register your interest at any time via email to gsgs-admin(at)uni-koeln.de with your name and the course code (2020_PO) |