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 2026/2027
Writing Strategies, Time Management and Motivation
In-person Workshop
October 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence Tools: Responsible Use and Applications in Research and Academia
Online Workshop
November 13, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SciComm BASICS | Science Communication in a Digital World - Communicating Research with Impact
Online Workshop
November 19 and 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
How to Design Scientific Figures
Online Workshop
November 23 and 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Playful Pathways to Impact: Explore the Transfer Potential of Your Research
In-person Workshop
December 3, 2026
9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Team Work and Leadership throughout the Doctorate
Online Workshop
December 17 and 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Writing Productivity: Tools and Techniques
Online Workshop
January 15, 2027
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.; 1:1 coaching session (25 min) to be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Introduction to Good Research Practice - Protecting Scientific Integrity
Online Workshop
January 21, 2027
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Resilient Researcher: Building Stress Competence during Your Doctorate
In-person Workshop
January 28, 2027
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
English Refresher: B2/C1
Online Workshop
February 24, 26 and March 5, 2027
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Career Compass: Planning Your Path in Academia
Online Workshop
March 1 and 2, 2027
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Getting it Done: How to Complete Your Dissertation - Methods and Motivation
Online Workshop
March 15 and 16, 2027
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
German Language Course A1.1
Online Workshop
Starting from October 13, 2026, ending February 2, 2027
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
German Language Course A2.1
Online Workshop
Starting from October 14, 2026 ending February 3, 2027
Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
German Language Course B1.2
Online Workshop
Starting from October 13, 2026, ending February 2, 2027
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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