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Dates of the StuROPx Qualification Program for X-Student Research Groups in the Summer Semester 2026

  

Junior researchers whose teaching research project is funded within the framework of StuROPx have the opportunity to further their didactic training as part of the StuROPx qualification program. The aim is to prepare junior researchers for their task as leaders of (student) research groups and to accompany them in the process. Junior researchers who participate in at least 75 percent of the workshops offer will receive a certificate documenting their didactic training.

Kick-Off Workshop 

  • Content: Getting to know each other, organizational issues
  • Date: 06.03.2026
  • Time: 10:00 to 12:00 
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski, Dr. Julia Rueß and Johannes Trenkner (StuROPx)

Research Didactics: Fundamentals of Research Based Learning and Didactic Methods for Collaborative Work 

  • Content: Theoretical foundations, reflection on one's own role, structuring and planning of the semester / individual sessions, motivating students, dealing with challenges, feedback
  • Date: 23.03.2025 and 24.03.2026
  • Time: both days 09:30 to 16:00
  • Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room 0404 (4th floor)
  • Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx) and Heike Müller-Seckin (ZEWK, TU Berlin)

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: 19.05.2026 and 26.05.2026
  • Time: both days 14:00 to 18:00 
  • Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room tba.
  • Trainer: Andrea Heilrath (IMAGINARY gGmbH)

Mid-Semester Meeting

  • Content: Exchange on topics and challenges from projects 
  • Date: 28.05.2026
  • Time: 15:00 to 17:00
  • Location: online via Zoom
  • Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx)

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: 24.06.2026
  • Time: 15:00 to 16:30 
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx)

Closing Workshop 

  • Content: Insight into the research results, reflection on the research process and the role as a research group leader, preparation of the coming semester for projects that continue, and farewell to the leaders of the completed projects
  • Date: 01.09.2026
  • Time: 10:00 to 13:00 
  • Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room tba.
  • Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx)