The workshops of the StuROP^x 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: 17.09.2025 
• Time: 10:00 to 12:00
• Location: digital über den nachfolgenden Zoom-Link zum Kick-Off Workshop 
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski, Johannes Trenkner and Dr. Julia Rueß

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:  22.09.2025 and 23.09.2025 
• 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

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

Mid-Semester Meeting 

• Content: Exchange on ongoing projects, peer consultation, reflection
• Date: 21.11.2025
• Time: 15:00 to 17:00
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room 0404 (4th floor)
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski 

Closing 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: 2.3.2026
• Time: 10:00-13:00
• Location: Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, seminar room tba.
• Trainer: Dr. Nina Lorkowski