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: 04.03.2026
• 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: 19.03.2026 and 20.03.2026
• Time: both days 10:00 to 16:30 
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room 0404 (4th floor)
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx) and Alice Schirmer (HU 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

• Contens: Exchange on ongoing projects, peer consultation, reflection
• Date: 27.05.2026
• Time: 15:00 to 17:30  
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room tba.
• 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: 22.06.2026
• Time: 16:00 to 17:30 
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx)

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: 31.08.2026
• Time: 10:00 to 13:00 
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room tba.
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski (StuROPx)

Supplementary Workshop: From X-Tutorial to PhD?

• Content: 

  Are you thinking about how to continue your research after your X-Tutorial and whether a career in academia could be an option for you after completing your studies? What steps lead to a PhD — and what perspectives are there afterwards? In this workshop, you will receive a concise overview of academic career paths, entry opportunities, and different routes to a PhD.

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• Location: tba.
• Trainer: Dr. Nicole Torjus (Career Service, FU Berlin)

Supplementary Workshop: Developing, Visualizing, and Presenting Business Models - A Business Model Canvas Workshop

• Content: Everything starts with an idea, e.g. for solving social or ecological challenges. But what happens next? Especially at the beginning, founders need structuring and communication tools to plan further steps in the implementation of their project in a meaningful way and also to incorporate feedback into the development of products or service offerings. In this workshop, we show how business models can be developed and visualized in groups or individually using the Business Model Canvas. The method is based on the design thinking approach and actively engages with the customer perspective. The results can be used to derive work packages and further strategic steps. The method also provides a starting point for presenting the business idea and facilitates storytelling and the derivation of key messages for marketing. Having your own idea is helpful for participation in the workshop, but not necessary.
• Dates: tba.
• Time: tba.
• Location: tba.
• Trainer: Robert Hohlbaum (Science & Startups / Centre for Entrepreneurship, TU Berlin)