Harvard Negotiation Principles
Learn how scientists can use the Harvard Negotiation Principles for salary and contract negotiations, workplace conflicts and other difficult situations.
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Graduated and now? – A look at career options
You have just finished your science degree or will do so in the near future? What could come next and how to prepare for this big step in your career?
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Intercultural communication and awareness
As a scientist, we often work in a cross-cultural setting. Our research groups are international, we collaborate around the globe, and most of us will spend part -or even all- of our career abroad. We can and should feel privileged to work in such a diverse and intercultural work environment.
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Introduction to quality management systems (QMS)
In many companies, quality management knowledge is expected of graduates from the life sciences, but is rarely taught at universities. For this reason, this course offers an initial over-view of the various quality management systems (QMS) and industry-associated processes.
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Women in Leadership
Being a leader has its own challenges. It takes good communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback, some courage and trust in the own strengths as well as empathy and motivation. All these characteristics can be learned and developed.
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How to be More Employable in the Private Sector
Most of us who complete a PhD in a science discipline will end up working outside of academia. Are you wondering what working in the private sector is really like? How do you find these jobs?
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Developing profitable technology products
Developing profitable technology products. strong technical skills are only part of what’s needed to develop a profitable technology product. Successful products need to be scalable, reliable, and most of all, profitable.
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Public science outreach
Public science outreach is becoming a requirement in many third-party funding schemes. Research funders increasingly emphasise the need to communicate scientific results to the broader public, ensuring that research benefits are accessible beyond academic circles.
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Stress management for scientists
When stress becomes excessive, it can significantly disrupt work performance. Learning to cope with stress successfully is crucial for career progression and life satisfaction.
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Startup basics for scientists
Have you ever thought about working for a startup? Or maybe you even want to go one step further: your research has some promising applications and you’ve actually thought about starting your own company? The world of startups is very exciting, but it requires skills and knowledge that aren’t as critical when working for an established company.
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