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

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Dr. Robert Radu

Conception of Doctorate plusBIGS

1.005

Poppelsdorfer Allee 47

53115 Bonn

Avatar Stephan

Martina Stephan

Administration of Doctorate plusBIGS

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Poppelsdorfer Allee 47

53115 Bonn

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