Free monthly online sessions for scientists navigating an uncertain world. Explore career development, AI, job hunting, science communication and ways to make a positive impact. Practical insights, interactive discussions and fresh perspectives – in just one hour.
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A practical, critical workshop on social media for scientists. Explore platforms, professional profiles, networking and research communication.
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Learn how to use scientific storytelling to communicate complex research, engage different audiences and make your scientific message memorable.
Storytelling for Scientists: Make Complex Research Understandable Read More »
Learn to design effective scientific posters, present your research with confidence and engage conference audiences. Includes individual feedback.
Scientific poster design and presentation Read More »
Explore your interests and values, PhD career options and skills development to unlock new opportunities in your professional journey as a scientist. How will AI affect your job hunt and the view on your skills?
In our society, everyone with a scientific background plays a special role as a counterweight to disinformation. The producers of disinformation are driven by ideological or business reasons, for example, when they want to justify their worldview or defend their business model.
Defending Science: Disinformation Read More »
In cases of staff reductions, including those affecting permanent employees, companies can offer severance packages and support for new career steps, such as outplacement coaching.
As an employee, you should take action early. Regular networking increases the likelihood of anticipating problems and taking countermeasures.
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As applicants increasingly bombard employers with AI-generated information, which is then filtered by AI, the personal touch will become more important than ever. Ultimately, a human will still make the decision, tasked with discerning the core truth from the flood of information.
Applying for Jobs in the Age of AI Read More »
In this article, we explore how scientists can persuade others. As part of the “Defending Science” series, we especially focus on interactions outside of one’s professional environment, although these insights are also applicable there.
Defending Science: Does Employment Come with a Muzzle? Read More »
Good listening skills can be learned. Good listening is about more than signals like nodding and eye contact. We need to show genuine interest and try to perceive the other person as completely as possible.
One Tongue Two Ears Read More »
