Doctorate plusBIGS
The Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS) stand for excellent doctoral programs in a structured framework that meet the highest international standards. They offer doctoral students excellent research conditions, access to international research partnerships and educational programs tailored to their needs. BIGS offer the best possible preparation for a career at a high level in research and beyond.
Doctorate plusBIGS is a qualification program that is offered exclusively to BIGS doctoral students. The program, which changes every semester, includes a variety of offers, from half-day workshops to language courses during the semester. Registration for the events takes place via the coordinator of the respective BIGS. BIGS doctoral students are also very welcome to register for workshops in the open Doctorate plus program of the Bonn Graduate Center and its partners.
Our Workshops in the Winter Term 2025/2026
Thesis Defence Training
Online Workshop
October 23 and 24, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Developing Leadership Skills for Research Success
In-person Workshop
November 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Project and Time Management for Doctoral Students
Online Workshop
November 18, 19 and 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
An Introduction to Good Research Practice
Online Workshop
November 28, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence Tools: Responsible Use and Applications in Research and Academia
Online Workshop
December 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
My Visibility as a Scientific Expert on LinkedIn and ResearchGate
Online Workshop
December 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
English Refresher: B2/C1
Online Workshop
January 16, 23 and 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Practical Tools for Strategic Innovation Management
In-person Workshop
January 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Application and Interview Strategies for Researchers
Online Workshop
February 2, 3 and 9, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Resilient Researcher: Building Stress Competence during your Doctorate
Online Workshop
February 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Slides with Impact: Visualizing Scientific Content Effectively
Online Workshop
March 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Effective Strategies for Academic Writing
In-person Workshop
March 17 and 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
German Language Course A1.1
Online Workshop
Starting from October 14, 2025, ending February 3, 2026
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
German Language Course A2.1
Online Workshop
Starting from October 16, 2025, ending February 5, 2026
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
German Language Course B1.2
Online Workshop
Starting from October 14, 2025, ending February 3, 2026
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Contact
Dr. Robert Radu
1.005
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
Martina Stephan
1.004
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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