Extra-curricular activities

Dr. Julia Verse | Team Scientific Integrity, Berlin

This online course is designed for doctoral researchers in the early stages of their PhD and provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of good scientific practice. Participants will explore national and international guidelines, discuss cases of scientific misconduct, and learn how to handle challenging situations in research. Key topics include data management, authorship, publication ethics, and the role of mentoring. The course encourages active participation through case-based discussions and plenary sessions.

Oliver Delto | SchreibCenter at the Language Resource Center, TU Darmstadt

This two-day workshop takes a process-oriented approach to academic writing in English, guiding participants from developing a topic and outline to revising a polished draft. Through practical exercises, group work and individual coaching, participants will refine their writing strategies, improve clarity and structure, and learn techniques for revision and constructive feedback. The workshop focuses on applying methods directly to participants’ own projects and introduces useful resources for ongoing improvement.

What is next after your doctorate or postdoc phase? In the post-doctoral phase, there is often the challenge of making more fundamental career decisions, developing and implementing an individual strategy for your own career. In fact, as an academic, you have excellent opportunities to pursue a career path that suits you.

JGU's Human Resources Development would like to support you in developing and realising your own career strategy with an individual coaching offer. If you decide to take advantage of this offer, you will have the opportunity to focus and work on your individual counselling needs in up to 5 coaching sessions with an external career coach.

Dr. Matteo Garavoglia | impulsimpuls

This two-day online workshop explores leadership and supervision in academia, focusing on understanding team dynamics, adapting leadership strategies, and improving supervision skills. Participants learn to recognise intercultural factors, avoid common leadership pitfalls, and apply practical tools to enhance both daily collaboration and long-term productivity. The second day offers individual one-to-one sessions with the trainer, providing tailored feedback and guidance

Dr. Andreas Trabesinger

For most scientists it is easier to present their research than to write about their achievements. In this workshop, Dr. Andreas Trabesinger will present context, tools and perspectives related to 'tailoring' CVs, based on his experience as a writing consultant, science writer and a former editor at Nature Physics. Participants will hear how to transparently describe their scientific achievements, how to deal with 'unusual' career paths, about different 'performance metrics' and their caveats - and how AI-based tools might be used as a 'writing companion'.
Registration via email mpa@uni-mainz.de

This introductory course provides the fundamentals of science communication, including the roles and interactions of different stakeholders as well as effective engagement with the media. The modular learning units are designed to be varied and interactive, featuring videos, animations, and practical exercises. Participants will gain key skills for clear and targeted communication of scientific content. The e-learning format is flexible, allowing the course to be easily integrated into professional and academic routines. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Ric Oquita | impulspuls; Hannah Walz | Speech and language therapist

This two-day workshop focuses on using voice and body effectively to communicate with clarity, precision and confidence. Led by theatre professional Ric Oquita and speech therapist Hannah Walz, participants explore how vocal delivery and physical presence work together, improving breath, articulation, modulation and pacing while developing confident gestures, eye contact and use of space. Through individual coaching, group work and role-play, they practise adapting their presentation style to different situations such as academic talks, meetings, interviews and teaching.

Dr. Till Neunhöffer | Enter the Gap

This one-day workshop addresses challenging situations in life and how to handle them skillfully. Participants will explore key competencies such as managing their own state, understanding reality as a construct, listening as a powerful tool, and considering consequences before acting. Trainer input will be combined with demonstrations, partner practice on real-life issues, and brief theoretical impulses from communication, conflict resolution, and neuroscience.
Registration via email mpa@uni-mainz.de

In an increasingly interconnected world, academia brings together diverse cultures, beliefs, and perspectives. To collaborate effectively across borders and disciplines, scholars must develop cultural awareness and adaptability.

• Understanding and navigating the complexities of global academia
• Recognizing and managing culture shock
• Developing cultural intelligence for academic and professional success
• Embracing diversity and inclusion in research and teaching

In cooperation with TwentyOne Skills, GRADE offers 35+ asynchronous online courses. Each 3-month session starts in January, April, July, and October. Participants can register anytime and access the courses for three months on the TwentyOne Skills online platform.