Content

The "Fundamentals of Science Communication" provides scientists with an introduction to science communication with the public and the media. This basic course focuses on topics such as the dimensions of science communication, the interaction between actors and target groups, and dealing with the media.

The modules build on each other. The content is varied and includes animations, videos and quizzes. In the seminar, participants will learn how to optimize their presentations for the respective target group. They will learn how to prepare and present their content in a way that their audience will understand. Under the guidance of the instructor, they will learn what an effective presentation looks like through numerous practical exercises. Individual feedback through video analysis will prepare participants for future presentations.

Duration: 8 hours

Validity: 6 months after registration

Scope: 14 modules with videos, animations and quizzes

Target Audience/Qualification Phase: Suitable for graduates, doctoral students and postdocs

Number of licenses: 100

Sponsor: NaWik

Registration link: https://wisskomm-campus.de/register/?id=18a4b40eb3c0a8d7d7022185d39  

Content
The one-day seminar aims to enable researchers to adequately address the issue of science communication in their funding applications and to implement the communication projects planned as part of their funding proposals.

Participants learn the basics of science communication and develop their own concepts and strategies for communicating their research projects.

The training is designed to be interactive. Teaching alternates with exercises and question and answer sessions.

Thematic focus:

• The strategic framework for science communication in proposals
• Aligning communication objectives with target audiences
• Choosing appropriate communication formats
• Resource planning and budgeting
• Evaluating communication activities

Date (1 day): 2024, 13^th September, German

Place: Karlsruhe (KIT, Campus Süd)

Target Group/Phase of Qualification: Suitable for graduates, doctoral candidates and postdocs

Trainer: Ms. Dr. Lisa Ringena

Number of Participants: 9

Conduct: NaWik

Registration Link: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/a97aa3a56297faac9491875adaf7d3df-810830

Content

It is becoming increasingly important for scientists to be able to communicate and present their topics in a convincing and understandable way. Often, they only have a few minutes to do this, for example during a poster presentation at a conference or an open house. In this case, it is important to communicate one's research topic as concisely and understandably as possible. This can range from a technical talk for a group of colleagues to a concise presentation for an audience of decision-makers.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to optimize their presentations for different audiences. They will improve their own appearance and learn how to prepare and present their content in a way that their audience will understand. Under the guidance of the trainer, they will learn what an effective presentation looks like through numerous practical exercises. Individual feedback through video analysis makes participants fit for future presentations.

The basic terminology of science communication will not be covered in detail in this face-to-face training course. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you take the e-learning course on the basics of science communication (here).

Dates (2 days)

• 2024, 15^th and 16^th October, German

Place: Karlsruhe (KIT, Campus Süd)

Target Group/Phase of Qualification: Suitable for graduates, doctoral candidates and postdocs

Trainer: Ms. Dr. Ulrike Brandt-Bohne

Number of Participants: 8

Conduct: NaWik

Registration Link: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/551ac1307ae9599ec95414a9899455ed-354153 

Content

In the Interdisciplinary Teamwork Training you will learn about strategies and tools that promote positive team dynamics and effective collaboration. You will not only understand the theoretical background of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary teams, but also apply this knowledge directly to your own team practice in order to better understand it. You will also learn tools for managing communication in interdisciplinary teams in a way that makes use of different perspectives, clarifies irritations at an early stage and defuses conflicts. This helps to improve motivation, quality of work and satisfaction of team members.

Objectives

• Understand the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and recognise the benefits for projects and innovation.
• Become familiar with strategies and tools to promote positive team dynamics and cooperation and adapt them to their own practice.
• Understand the theoretical background for successful collaboration in interdisciplinary teams and apply it to their own practice.
• Get to know and apply effective tools for goal-oriented communication management in interdisciplinary teams.

Methodology

During the training, participants develop skills that can be applied directly in their own practice. In addition to theoretical input, experience-oriented methods, peer-to-peer exchange, phases of intensive self-reflection and practical exercises, the transfer to your personal everyday working life plays a special role. Surprises, aha-moments and a good atmosphere are to be expected.

Date (1 day)

• 2024, 17^th October, German

Place: Karlsruhe (KIT, Campus Süd)

Target Group/Phase of Qualification: Suitable for graduates, doctoral candidates and postdocs

Trainer: Mr. Klaus Scheuble

Number of Participants: 14

Conduct: PEBA, KIT

Registration Link: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/b5fdd259deb15bf5f80310924659137a-645479 

Content

There are many ways to become a leader. But no matter how the decision to become a leader is made, in practice it often feels like a career change. In this workshop we will look at the role that one's own personality plays in this process - and the challenges we may face in our daily leadership work. As a leader, it is important to train one's own powers of observation: what are the effects of leadership actions - and how do they lead to the desired results? Or why do they not? In order to provide orientation and clarity, we will examine some tools. We will also be considering attitudes and communication. And last but not least, we share insights on motivation: your own and what you as a manager want for your employees.

The basic concepts of science communication are not covered in detail in this face-to-face course. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you first complete the e-learning course Fundamentals of Science Communication (here).

Dates (2 days)

• 2024, 22^th and 23^rd October, German

Place: Karlsruhe (KIT, Campus Süd)

Target Group/Phase of Qualification: Suitable for experienced doctoral candidates and postdocs

Trainer: Ms. Urs Weiß

Number of Participants: 12

Conduct: PEBA, KIT

Registration Link: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/936e428d25ba4cb677efe1b3eb08aca5-624327 

Content

When negotiating with companies, founders often come up against experienced and skilled negotiators who know how to trick and bluff very well. As a result, the negotiation outcomes for deep-tech start-ups usually fall far short of the possible outcomes - and large sums of money are lost.

Aims and Benefits

• After the negotiation training, you will know how to achieve your goals faster and easier with three proven negotiation strategies
• You will negotiate more routinely and be better able to see through the tricks of industry partners
• Preparation checklists will help you to success in your negotiations
• You will gain a wider repertoire of negotiation strategies with completely different approaches
• Targeted agreements will make your team negotiations more professional
• You willl improve the results of sales and purchasing negotiations, and increase the profit margin of your start-up
• You will learn how to achieve balanced added value for both negotiating partners in larger projects through win-win negotiations.

Method

On the first day of negotiation training we will practice price, purchase and compromise negotiations. On the second day we will explore the very sophisticated techniques of win-win negotiations.

The negotiation training is based exclusively on interactive methods: real solutions to practical cases from the participants (no case studies or slide presentations!), role plays from practical negotiation situations with video feedback (focus), trainer information, collective preparation using checklists for real negotiations after the seminar. Depending on the needs of the participants, compromise, win-lose and/or win-win negotiations are taught and practiced.

Duration (2 days)
2024, 7^th and 8^th November, German

Place: Karlsruhe (KIT, Campus Süd)

Target Group/Phase of Qualification: Primarily for potential teams, also suitable for graduates, doctoral candidates and postdocs

Trainer: Mr. Hans-Lothar Busch

Number of participants: 12

Registration Link: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/de/b/cb89d23e9c0d0f95acb1ece9b3857416-700237