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 Summer Term 2025
Writing Productivity: Tools and Techniques
Online Workshop
April 24, 2025
8:15 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Individual coaching sessions to be scheduled between 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Getting Started. The Successful Path to a Doctoral Degree
Online Workshop
April 28 and 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
English Refresher: B2/C1
Online Workshop
May 9, 16 and 23, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mission Impossible? Planning a Scientific Career
Online Workshop
May 20 and 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Idea to Business in 7 Hours with Lego and AI
In-person Workshop
June 5, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
How to Write and Publish a Review Article
Online Workshop
June 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Resilience and Well-Being in Academia
Online Workshop
June 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A Beginner's Guide to Python and AI-enhanced Programming
In-person Workshop
July 1, 2 and 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Leadership Essentials - What Does It Take to Be an Inspiring Leader?
Online Workshop
July 8 and 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Purposeful Networking in an Academic Context
Online Workshop
July 15 and 16, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deal with It - A Practical Introduction to Research Ethics
In-person Workshop
September 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Voice and Body Language - Communicating with Confidence and Accuracy
In-person Workshop
September 18 and 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
German Language Course A1.2
Online Workshop
Starting from April 7, ending July 14, 2025
Mondays, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
German Language Course A2.1
Online Workshop
Starting from April 10, ending July 17, 2025
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
German Language Course B1.1
Online Workshop
Starting from April 8, ending July 15, 2025
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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