Tutorial Lectures
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NV Centers / Quantum Networks: Florian Kaiser | Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
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Machine Learning for Quantum Physics: Anna Dawid | Leiden University
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Third tutorial TBA
Alumni Career Talks
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Asli Cebe | Postdoc at TUM; Quantum Communication Systems Engineering
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Borislav Polovnikov | Researcher Associate at Capital Fund Management
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Elias Walter | Research Scientist DLR
Enabling Skills Workshops
Science with Images - Johannes Richers
This interactive workshop teaches the basics of graphic design and visual communication, specifically for scientists. The workshop aims to improve the ability to analyze and create useful images. Hence, participants learn to think critically about how their individual research output and its visual representation are related and get the opportunity to implement their ideas and techniques right away. The course covers the historical use of images in science and data representation and establishes the fundamental components of visual communication and design theory. Insights into analyzing and creating useful scientific illustrations are provided by looking in more detail into i) tools, ii) typography, iii) color and iv) layout. Participants are encouraged to design a valuable project for upcoming publications or presentations.
www.jorichers.com
Feedback & Conflict Mangement - Stephan Pfob | Berlin Alley
Communication has never been easy. Giving, receiving, and asking for feedback doesn’t come naturally to us, and neither does navigating conflict. Yet these skills are essential for learning, managing expectations, and advancing an academic career. How do werise to this challenge? – This workshop offers practical tools and evidence-based exercises to help PhD students handle feedback constructively and navigate conflict with calm and confidence. It also supports developing the right mindset and offers psychological insights into effective communication — with peers, students and supervisors. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, to practice the contents and will receive additional tools and resources after the workshop.
berlin-alley.com
Networking Inside & Outside Academia - Emma Geoffray | Grow into your PhD
Do you find it difficult to approach new contacts or engage existing ones? Networking is a critical skill for career advancement in academia and beyond, but it’s often neglected or misunderstood. Many researchers struggle to find effective networking tactics—some methods feel too pushy, others too formal, and some are simply too time-consuming.
This workshop offers a balanced approach to networking, focusing on evidence-based strategies to build and sustain valuable connections without losing time. You’ll learn how to set purposeful networking goals and take actionable steps to grow a professional network that supports your career.
growintoyourphd.com
AI-assisted physics research - Sirui Lu | PhD student at IMPRS&MCQST
In the workshop we will explore the question of how LLMs can be used for physics research in a hands-on fashion. A talk will first introduce fundamentals of LLM usage beyond standard chatbot interfaces (context engineering, prompting techniques, agent orchestration, ethics of using AI for science, etc.). API credits will then be available to all participants for a guided tutorial session on using certain LLM scaffolding tools for science, with the aim of experimenting with using agents for tasks like proving mathematical results, carrying out numerical simulations, editing papers and ideating with LLMs, potentially on participants' own ongoing projects. Some prior experience or backround in AI is recommended for this workshop.
Presentation Skills - Stefan Geier | Science Journalist, BR
Great science deserves to be understood.
If you can’t explain your ground-breaking discovery simply, it's not complete?
As a PhD student, you’re trained to be precise. But precision alone doesn’t guarantee impact.
In this workshop, we’ll rethink research presentations from the perspective of professional science communicators and media. Instead of focusing only on slides and data, we’ll explore how to make complex ideas clear, compelling, and accessible — not only but especially to non-experts.
How simple can you make your core idea without oversimplifying it? How do you keep an audience engaged? And how can you add energy and narrative to your talk without losing scientific credibility?
If you believe your research matters, this workshop will help you make sure others believe it too.
We’ll experiment with techniques that sharpen clarity, increase impact, and make your science memorable.
Come prepared: share your life’s work in one single sentence, jargon-free!