Convincing & constructive argumentation in science: In academia, we all argue in order to persuade. But what does it actually mean to persuade with arguments? How exactly does the mechanics of persuasion work? And what mistakes should be avoided? In this seminar, participants will learn how to argue effectively, constructively, and persuasively. Participants will learn to argue clearly, structurally, and persuasively; to respond confidently to critical counterarguments; and to recognize the use of deliberately pressuring questions in a timely manner and answer them constructively.

Efficiency instead of extra work: Optimized support strategies for sustainable success in doctoral studies: The interdisciplinary 3-hour expert panel in person is aimed at doctoral supervisors (late postdocs, research group leaders, junior professors, TT professors, professors). It will be led by Anette Schwalbach and Michael Bosch, long-standing advisors to the HGS in the field of doctoral supervision. The expert panel will address the question: Which critical points in the supervision process can determine success or failure, and how can they be addressed? With optimized approaches, clear tools, and lean processes, practical tools will be provided for supervising doctoral students successfully, efficiently, and in a resource-saving manner.

FUTURE Track – the Tenure-Track-programme of Freie Universität Berlin is aimed specifically at scientists in an early career phase.

Peer Mentoring for Tenure Track professors: The tenure-track peer mentoring program comes into play: it networks professors with each other and enables them to exchange ideas about the tenure-track professorship career path and to support each other in the face of challenges.

ProFiL. Professionalisation of women in research and teaching: Mentoring – training– networking: Through mentoring, science-specific seminars, and strategic networking, the ProFiL program supports participants for one year in the further planning and development of their careers and prepares them for future leadership and management tasks associated with a professorship in the context of current forms of university governance.

Rahel-Hirsch-programme of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: The Rahel-Hirsch-programme promotes young female scientists on their way to becoming professors.

Spot ON - Paths to Professorship | A Podcast by the BUA Postdoc Academy: Ignore the career blueprints and listen to what’s really happening! We talk to professors from the four Berlin universities about their paths to professorship. We want to know: What were the crucial turning points in their career paths? What was particularly important in hindsight? What do they wish they had known earlier, and what would they recommend to postdocs today aspiring to an academic career? Who or what has particularly influenced them? And is it now as they had imagined? Insights, tips, and inspiration available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, podcast.de, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts (RSS-Feed)!

The Science Communication Certificate – Bringing research topics to the public: As a scientist, how can I make my research visible to the public? How can I present my content in a way that is understandable, clear, and interesting? What is interesting for the media and target groups outside my field? And how can I achieve my communication goals with a clear course of action? In this program, you will develop your own communication concept and gain a comprehensive overview of methods and tools for science communication, from press and media relations to successful presentations and your own podcast. This will enable you to select the strategies that suit you and your goals at any time and use them for your research and personal development.