The CERes workshop programme

With our varied programme of workshops, we provide support for doctoral researchers and postdocs in the development of their generic competences. If you would like to take part in our workshops to plug some gaps in your competences, discover your hidden talents or expand your professional perspectives, simply register for the current semester programme. We look forward to meeting you! Registration for the winter semester 2025/26 begins on 13 September 2025 at 7 pm.

The University of Münster offers a large number of workshops which are also open to doctoral researchers and postdocs. The programmes of generic competences workshops offered by various institutions can be found under “Weitere Qualifizierungsangebote” (“Further Training Offers”).

Academic professionalism

  • 11.–12.12.2025 / 09:00–14:00 / Good scientific practice

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    How do you navigate ethical dilemmas in research? In this workshop, you’ll deepen your understanding of good scientific practice, learn to distinguish between different types of problematic research behaviour, and explore what effective supervision and mentoring look like. Through case studies and reflection, you’ll strengthen your ability to make informed decisions in everyday research contexts.

    Facilitator: Dr Iva Ognjanovic (CERes)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 15 & 22 & 29.01.2026 / 09:00–12:00 / Open Science Professional (workshop series)

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    Taken as a package, this workshop series comprising three sessions provides an opportunity to learn about the basic aspects of Open Access, how to find a publishing venue that meets your requirements, and what aspects and pitfalls to watch out for when publishing your research results. You will also learn how to manage research data, with a focus on open data aspects and qualitative data such as scientific surveys or videos. Finally, you will learn to apply Open Science practices to accelerate your research.

    Facilitators: Dr Frank Berkemeier (ULB), Wibke Fellermann (ULB), Adienne Karsten-Welker (ULB), Dr Lukas Röseler (MüCOS), Dr Viola Voß (ULB)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 29.01.2026 / 14:00–18:00 / Publizieren in peer-reviewed Journals

    PROMOVIERENDE, POSTDOCS

    TBA

    Workshopleitung: Prof. Dr. Bernd Strauß, Edda van Meurs (Universität Münster Sportpsychologie, Institut für Sportwissenschaft)
    Ort: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, Raum 001

    Anmeldung

  • 05.03.2026 / 13:00–17:00 / Want to be a perfect copycat? Master anti-plagiarism strategies

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    What counts as plagiarism – and how can you avoid it? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to distinguish between different types of plagiarism, practise micro-paraphrasing, and reflect on whether the use of generative AI tools may constitute plagiarism in various scenarios.

    Facilitator: Dr Iva Ognjanovic (CERes)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

Techniques of academic work

  • 27.10.2025 / 09:00–13:00 / Mastering academic presentations: Conference and beyond

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will learn to maintain audience attention, personalise your speech by connecting science with storytelling, and translate complex data into meaningful messages. You will benefit from quick content inputs and an interactive Q&A session.

    Facilitator: Dr Stephen Wagner (science trainer, presentation coach, speaker)
    Venue: TBA

    Registration

  • 03. & 24.11.2025 / 10:00–16:00 / Academic writing essentials

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this interactive and practical workshop, you’ll learn how to structure your writing effectively, communicate complex research clearly and persuasively, and build strong, engaging arguments. You’ll also explore strategies to overcome writer’s block and discover how to use AI ethically to support your writing process.

    Facilitator: Dr Julie Davies (Supportstelle Englisch)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 14.01.–06.03.2026 / GenAI Lab: Hands-on GenAI training for doctoral & postdoctoral researchers

    GenAI Lab is a practice-oriented workshop series tailored for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers eager to leverage the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) technology in their academic work. Each workshop focuses on a specific area and includes practical examples or case studies from various disciplines. Participants will engage in interactive activities, hands-on exercises (including prompting techniques), and reflective discussions.

    The dates and workshop details for the GenAI Lab in the winter term 2025/26 will be announced at the end of October 2025.

    Registration

  • 19.01.2026 / 10:00–16:00 / Advanced academic writing

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will practise techniques for writing compelling texts that engage the reader’s interest, apply self-editing and peer-review techniques to pre-prepared texts, and implement strategies for giving and receiving feedback effectively.

    Facilitator: Dr Julie Davies (Supportstelle Englisch)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 24.02.2026 / 09:00–17:00 / Akademische Debatten meistern

    PROMOVIERENDE, POSTDOCS

    In diesem interaktiven Workshop lernen Sie, auf provokante oder herausfordernde Aussagen souverän und konstruktiv zu reagieren – mit Techniken des Zuhörens und Hinterfragens. Sie reflektieren Ihre Einstellung zu akademischen Debatten, stärken Ihre Resilienz und entwickeln Strategien, um Angriffe, Provokationen und Kritik ruhig und selbstbewusst zu begegnen. Außerdem üben Sie, überzeugende Argumente aufzubauen und dabei Strukturmodelle anzuwenden.

    Workshopleitung: Torsten Rother (Sprechwege)
    Ort: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, Raum 001

    Anmeldung

  • 13. & 27.03.2026 / 10:00–13:00 / Reading, fast and slow: Shifting gears from skimming to deep dive

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will learn to skim and scan texts rapidly to identify key information and save time. You will explore active reading and annotation strategies to improve comprehension and retention. Additionally, you will develop a personal reading toolkit to enhance your performance and motivation.

    Facilitator: Sabine Schneider, M.A., M.A. (CERes)
    Venue: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, room 001 (on 13 March) & Zoom (on 27 March)

    Registration

Self-management

  • 27.–28.11.2025 / 13:00–17:00, 09:00–13:00 / Mental health and well-being in academia

    DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    In this workshop, you will learn how academic structures can impact mental health and reflect on your own role within the system. You’ll identify areas where you can take action, develop personalised strategies for prevention and coping, and explore how the concept of Slow Science can inspire healthier, more sustainable research practices – both individually and collectively.

    Facilitator: Rebecca Meier (CERes)
    Venue: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, room 001

    Registration

  • 12.–13.02.2026 / 13:00–17:00, 09:00–13:00 / „Just do it!“? Anti-Prokrastinationsstrategien für Forschende

    PROMOVIERENDE, POSTDOCS

    In diesem Workshop erarbeiten wir gemeinsam, welche kognitiven und welche emotiven Prozesse Prokrastination ausmachen und begünstigen, wie Sie Ihre eigenen Verhaltensmuster erkennen und Strategien entwickeln können, wieder selbst das Steuer in die Hand zu nehmen. Sie werden am Ende des Workshops allerdings nicht frei von Prokrastination sein!

    Workshopleitung: Rebecca Meier (CERes)
    Ort: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, Raum 001

    Anmeldung

Research management

  • 04.02.2026 / 09:00–12:00 / Doctorate and then what? Third-party funding for your future in academia

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (at a final stage of a doctorate), POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (at an early career stage)

    This workshop provides you with an overview of funding opportunities for the early postdoc phase and helps you develop perspectives for your scientific career. You will gain knowledge about opportunities for mobility and network expansion, as well as different research tools and their applications. Additionally, the workshop equips you with basic knowledge for successful applications.

    Facilitators: Dr Christine Schmidt, Dr Vanessa Kloke (SAFIR)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

  • 05.–06.02.2026 / 09:00–14:00 / Managing doctorates as projects: Practical strategies for doctoral researchers

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

    Ready to learn how to turn a long, complex doctorate into manageable chunks? This workshop introduces essential project management concepts, logic, and tools – both traditional and agile – tailored to the realities of doctoral research. Through practical exercises and reflection, you’ll build the skills to keep your research on track efficiently and confidently.

    Facilitators: Dr Iva Ognjanovic, Sabine Schneider, M.A., M.A. (CERes)
    Venue: Zoom

    Registration

Social responsibility & transfer

  • 18.02.2026 / 16:00–20:00 / Entdecken Sie das Innovationspotenzial Ihrer Forschung

    PROMOVIERENDE, POSTDOCS

    In diesem Workshop legen Sie die Grundlagen für einen erfolgreichen Forschungstransfer und entdecken mögliche Anwendungspotenziale mit Fokus auf gesellschaftliche Relevanz, technische Umsetzbarkeit und interdisziplinäre Synergien. Sie trainieren kollaboratives Arbeiten in Teams als praxisrelevante Schlüsselkompetenz und erhalten Anregungen zur Fortführung eigener Projekte.

    Workshopleitung: Julia Heitsch (Innovationsscout des REACH – EUREGIO-Start-up Centers)
    Ort: REACH (X-Lab), Geiststraße 24–26, 48151 Münster

    Anmeldung

LinkedIn Learning Tip

PowerPoint: Visualisation

Discover LinkedIn as a platform for learning! LinkedIn Learning offers many videos on business, technology, and creativity – for beginners to professionals, in German, English, and more! If you’re a member of the University of Münster, you can even access it for free through the University and State Library of Münster. And with the LinkedIn Learning app, you can continue your training and gather new ideas on the go. Follow the link, type your university email ending with “@uni-muenster.de“ and sign in via Single Sign-On.

PowerPoint: Visualisierung (365/2019) (fortgeschrittene) by Maria Hoeren (3 hrs 39 mins, in German)
PowerPoint Data Visualization: High-Impact Charts and Graphs (intermediate) by Echo Swinford (1 hr. 47 mins, in English)