The workshop ‘Professional Presentations in the Academic World’ supports participants in preparing for presentations of all kinds – such as specialist presentations for conferences, their own disputation or similar events.

In times of alternative facts and fake news, it is more important than ever to talk about science. But how do you find the right connection to the audience and who should actually be addressed?
In this course, we will explore how to present one’s own science and topic in a way that is appropriate for the target audience and which channels are available for meaningful communication.

conducted by PD Dr. Viktor Ivanov (POLY PI) Aims:(1) to give a theoretical introduction to computer simulation techniques(2) to make the participants familiar with practice of molecular dynamics simulations ofsome soft matter systems. Content: In the lectures, the participants will learn about theoretical foundation of computersimulation techniques, e.g., molecular dynamics (MD) and Monte Carlo (MC) […]

Creativity in Science is a two-day, practice-oriented workshop that treats creativity as a structured cognitive skill, not as inspiration or talent. Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® as a core methodology, participants externalize their thinking, make hidden assumptions visible, and build individual and shared models of complex research challenges. The workshop enables scientists to reframe research questions, understand their work as part of larger systems, and identify concrete, realistic leverage points for innovation under real scientific constraints such as time pressure, funding logic, and publication demands.

Description Good time management is crucial, at the latest in the doctoral phase, in order to be able to complete your studies successfully and efficiently. How do you manage to keep track of everything from the big project "doctoral thesis" to papers and conferences to the deadline for the defense? How do you avoid procrastination […]

The workshop ‘Professional Presentations in the Academic World’ supports participants in preparing for presentations of all kinds – such as specialist presentations for conferences, their own disputation or similar events.

The first joint Agri-Explore and POLY – Sustainable Polymers retreat brings together PIs, PhD candidates, and coordinators for two days of interdisciplinary exchange and networking, at Hotel Kloster Nimbschen (Grimma). The program will include poster sessions with flash talks, scientific input from both graduate schools, and social activities in a relaxed setting.