The workshops of the StuROPx qualification program prepare the scholarship holders for their task as leaders of a research project and support them throughout this process. In addition, the scholarship holders can continue their education on topics that support their further qualification in the field of research and teaching. As documentation of their training, scholarship holders who participate in at least 75 percent of the workshops offer will receive a certificate.

Kick-Off Workshop

• Content: Getting to know each other, organizational issues
• Date: March 10th, 2025
• Time: 02:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
• Location: Hybrid, Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room HVP 0124/25 (1st floor) or Online via Zoom
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski, Dr. Julia Rueß and Johannes Trenkner

Research Didactics: Fundamentals of Research Based Learning and Didactic Methods for Collaborative Work (Two-Day Workshop)

• Content: Theoretical foundations, reflection on one's own role, structuring and planning of the semester / individual sessions, motivating students, dealing with challenges, feedback
• Date: March 13th-14th, 2025
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room 0202 (2nd floor)
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski and Heike Müller-Seckin

Mid-Semester Meeting

• Contens: Exchange on ongoing projects, peer consultation, reflection
• Date: May 16th, 2025
• Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski

Supplementary Workshop: Science Communication: Theory and Practice

• Content: How can scientific research be communicated in an understandable and engaging way? What formats and approaches are appropriate for different audiences? In this two-part workshop we will look at the basics of science communication and develop ideas for our own contributions. The focus will be on exchange and practical exercises. 
• Topics of the training are: Introduction to models, goals and formats of science communication, Important aspects of clear and targeted communication, Web writing and design basics, Development of your first science communication piece, Group reflection and feedback.
• Dates: June 2nd, 2025 and June 18th, 2025
• Time: 2:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m. each day
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, Seminarraum HVP 0124/25 (Floor 1)
• Trainer: Andrea Heilrath

Preparing for the end of the semester

• Content: Exchange on Current Topics from the Projects. What makes a successful project conclusion, and what still needs to be done?
• Date: June 23rd, 2025
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski

End-of-Semester Workshop

• Content: Insights into research results, reflection on the research process and the role as a research group leader, preparation for the upcoming semester for ongoing projects, and farewell to the leaders of completed projects
• Date: July 28th, 2025
• Time: 3:00 p.m. - 05:30 p.m.
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room 0202 (2nd floor)
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski