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Here you will find a wide range of digital learning opportunities and resources relating to communication and soft skills. Our offers are aimed at anyone who wants to advance their skills and develop personally and professionally.

Discover our digital events, such as seminars and workshops. Most of our events are recorded and the . In addition to our events, we also offer a variety of how-to-articles, infographics and other editorial content on important soft skills.

Would you like to get involved and pass on your knowledge? Then or . We are always looking for interesting contributions for our from alumni from all over the world.

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    Non-violent communication: resolving conflicts empathetically

    Date06.11.2024

    LocationOnline

    Workshop

    Learn about the four components of non-violent communication, how to formulate your needs clearly and resolve conflicts with empathy.

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    Online Workshop: Career planning for female scientists

    Date12.09.2024

    LocationOnline

    Workshop

    In this interactive workshop, we will work together on topics such as self-confidence, building a network, professional development and work-life balance.

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    Wanted: alumni as guest authors

    We are looking for interesting contributions written or recorded by talented alumni from around the world with whom we can collaborate on a regular basis. 

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    Body language in intercultural communication

    How-to-article

    The importance of body language is often underestimated – this can lead to misunderstandings, especially in intercultural communication. 

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    Organising emails – Easy as 1-2-3!

    How-to-article

    Too many emails, no time to answer, chaos in your inbox? Then it’s time to get organised! With these seven tips to combat email stress, you’ll feel more relaxed and be able to concentrate on what really matters at work.

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    Science Communication

    Infographics

    If science is to reach out to ordinary people, it has to conveyed in a comprehensible manner. In this infographic, we introduce you to the field of science communication and describe selected formats of science communication.

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    How to shoot your own videos

    Video tutorials

    Nowadays videos as a medium are becoming more and more important. In our video tutorial in five parts you will get tips on how to produce really good videos with little effort. Have fun recording your own videos!

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    Well organized in home office and working successfully in remote teams

    Seminar (recording)

    Not only since Corona, the topic of remote work and mobile working has become more and more important: Get fit for working in the home office and remote work and make teamwork efficient even from a distance.

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    (Self-)presentation and moderation in online events

    Seminar (recording)

    You want to moderate an online event? In this seminar you will learn how to prepare for an online presentation and will be trained in the most important technical, content-related and rhetorical skills. In German only.

From our magazine on science communication

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    The inspiring story of Tanka Nath Dhamala

    Tanka Nath Dhamala from Nepal relates how study and research stays furthered his career. Although it wasn’t obvious, especially in his childhood and youth, that Dhamala would one day accomplish so much.

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    Robotics inspired by nature

    Researchers involved in robotics can discover a lot from nature. Dr Robert Siddall works in the field of ‘bio-inspired robotics’ and has organised a contest to bring young people closer to the subject.

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    How to communicate your research

    Communication is a key aspect of the science system, and one that is becoming increasingly important. But which format is best suited to which topics and purposes? We have compiled a brief overview of the most effective and innovative communication formats.