Seminars and Workshops in 2022
Scientific Writing
Justin Mullins and Mark Buchanan
June 8-9, 2022
2-day workshop
Due to large number of participants the workshop will take place online.
The Scientific Writing Workshop teaches the skills to produce research papers of the highest quality for the world's top journals. The workshop takes place over 2 days. Participants will learn the writing techniques necessary to best construct and explain their ideas and the editing skills to refine and polish their work. A key focus is the structure of good scientific communication. We look at this at the level of sentences, paragraphs, abstracts and entire papers, using examples from a wide range of disciplines. The course also offers tips on grant proposal writing as well as on dealing with editors at journals. We believe that people learn by doing, so each session includes thought-provoking exercises to help participants practice the techniques we teach. Participants are also asked to complete an abstract writing exercise ahead of time. The workshop includes detailed one-to-one feedback on this work with an experienced instructor. This is also an opportunity to discuss any other questions or seek specific advice.
There is an exercise.
The trainers will send the exercise to participants after you register. In short, participants will prepare a short writing and send it to the trainers ahead of time. Details will be given by the trainers after registration.The trainers then prepare detailed feedback for each person, showing them how to apply the techniques they learn to their own work.
Topics
Day I
Introduction
Diary of a paper
Science and the media
Sentences I
Tractors
Titles and abstracts
Break
Grant proposals
Paragraphs
Day II
Sentences II
The process of writing
Graphs and figures
References and covering letters
Group editing
Types of scientific papers
One-to-one consultations in parallel with writing exercise
Consultations and writing exercise continued
Feedback, questions and concluding remarks
Registration closed on May 10th, 2022.
Science Communications for ECRs Half-day workshop
Dr. Giulio Mazzolo
May 20th, 2021 9:30 - 12:30
AEI Seminar room 013
PhD students and first year post-docs are highly recommended to participate. Anyone else is invited to join when there will be availability. Maximum number of participants is 20.
Registration ended on May 10th, 2022. The registration will be closed after that date or when the maximum number of participants of 20 is reached.
Agenda:
9:30 - 11:00: Presentation (Giulio Mazzolo), questions and discussion
11:00 - 11:15: break
11:15 - 12:00: Group exercise - storytelling
12:00 - 12:30: Exercise followup, further questions and discussion.
Presentation Training
August 4-5, 2022
9 am - 5 pm
Online Workshop
Trainer: Dr. Carsten Rohr
Maximum number of participants: 20.
Presenting your results is part of being a scientist: in your group seminar, on a conference, for your PhD defense or for the general public. How can you do this convincingly? The topics covered by this workshop are:
- Planning and structure
- Memorable start and ending
- Speech, voice and body language
- Online presentation media (Zoom)
- Slide composition
- Difficult situations
Science Presenting
November 24, 2022, 9:00 - 17:00
November 25, 2022, 9:00 - 17:00
AEI Seminar room (132+133): Callinstrasse 36, 30167 Hannover
In-Person Workshop
Trainer: Millie Baker
Maximum number of participants per day: 6
Do you want to have more confidence and impact in your presentations? Do you want to relax and enjoy presenting your research to your team, in department meetings and at conferences? This workshop uses a mix of practical exercises, discussion and video feedback to help you strengthen your authentic professional voice and support you to get your message across with confidence and clarity.