Junior researchers whose teaching research project is funded within the framework of StuROP^x have the opportunity to further their didactic training as part of the StuROP^x 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. In addition to that, supplementary workshops on selected topics will be offered to leaders of X-Student Research Groups. Topics will include science communication and student publishing. 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: 19.09.2025
• Time: 10:00 to 12:00
• Location: digital via the following Zoom-Link for the Kick-Off Workshop
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski, Johannes Trenkner and Dr. Julia Rueß

Research Didactics: Fundamentals of Research Based Learning and 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: 29.09.2025 and 30.09.2025 
• Time: both days 10:00 to 16:30
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room HVP 0202 (2nd floor)
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski and Heike Müller-Seckin

Mid-Semester Meeting

• Content: Exchange on topics and challenges from projects 
• Date: 28.11.2025
• Time: 15:00 to 17:00 Uhr
• Location: digital via the following Zoom-Link for the Mid-Semester Meeting
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski 

Supplementary Workshop: Science Communication – Theory an Practice 

• Content: How can academic research be communicated in a clear and engaging way? Which formats and approaches are suitable for different target groups? In this two-part workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of science communication and develop initial ideas for our own contributions. The focus will be on exchange and practical exercises. The training will cover the following topics: introduction to models, goals and formats of science communication, key aspects of clear and purposeful communication, basics of text and design for the web, development of an initial own science communication contribution, joint reflection and feedback.
• Date: 04.11.2025 und 02.12.2025
• Time: each 14:00-18:00
• Ort: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room HVP 0008 (Groundfloor)
• Language: English
• Trainer: Andrea Heilrath

Supplementary Workshop: Scientific Publishing within the Berlin University Alliance

• Content: The scientific publishing landscape offers a confusing number of options, especially for early career researchers. Be it submitting your article to an academic journal or publishing your first edited volume. What exactly is Open Access and why does your own institution not support everything that is later published in Open Access? In theit presentation, Michael Kleineberg and Robert Wiese from Berlin Universities Publishing (BerlinUP) will explain various forms of Open Access, how you can best be supported by your university and how BerlinUP can advise you. The workshop will leave room for your questions. The presentation will be held in English.
• Date: 11.11.2025 
• Time: 10:00-11:00 Uhr
• Location: Online
• Language: English
• Trainer: Michael Kleineberg and Robert Wiese

Closing Workshop 

• Content: Insight into the research results, reflection on the research process and the role as a research group leader, Collecting lessons learnt. 
• Date: 26.02.2016
• Time: 09:30–12:30
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, Seminarroom tba.
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski