Doctoral Development Programme Courses (Part A)

• Branches of the JLU library
• JLU library system and borrowing conditions
• Using JUSTfind to look for books and fulltext-articles
• Access to e-journals/databases via virtual private network (VPN) from off-campus
• Using interlibrary loan and document delivery services to order copies of articles or books from other libraries
• Fulltext options and ordering articles from Subito
• Electronic open access publishing in the institutional repository JLUPub

November 18, 2025

on-site workshop

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• essentials of lab book writing
• comprehensive and innovative approach to safety for all scientific and support staff
• rules and regulations for working in S1 labs

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on-site workshop

• introduction for new GGL members
• presentation of and information on the GGL

October 16, 2025

on-site

• overview of different ways to Open Access publication and its advantage
• raising of awareness for funds available at the JLU for Open Access publishing

December 2, 2025

online workshop

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• Basic functions of reference managers

• Comparison in (plattforms, prices, import options, fulltext management, integration in word processors, editing citation styles, working in teams)

• Highlights, strengths and weaknesses of the individual programs

December 9, 2025

online workshop

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• enable doctoral students to plan their dissertation project and other academic projects
• introduction of tools for effective time management
• elaborate on work-life balance

October 21, 2025

on-site workshop

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• introduction to the basics of research data management
• what is good research practice?
• storing and publishing reasearch data

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• introduction to the systemic Six Sigma quality management
• basic principles of Lean Production and Lean Management
• practical examples and case studies
• mode, advantages and limitations of the Six Sigma methodology

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• methods and techniques which are crucial for modern biomedical research
• inspiring milieu for achieving the personal connections between researchers and for potential development of the future collaborations
• Use of cell culture in real-life
• Experimental approaches in cardiovascular research
• Molecular pharmacology

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on-site workshop

• develop awareness of good scientific practice

• apply measures to safeguard good scientific practice

• know and avoid pitfalls concerning good scientific practice

• understand the purpose of guidelines and to discuss their topic confidently with other members of the scientific community.

May 27 and 28, 2026

on-site workshop

• Basics: the importance of publications, getting into a writing routine
• Team Work: choosing the right journal, determination of authorship
• Preparatory steps: Know your guidelines and requirements
• Step by step: example for a journal submission in the area of biomedical sciences
• Staying focused: managing the reviewing process
• Top 10: First-hand tips for submitting the manuscript, responding to reviewer feedback, avoiding common errors, and addressing ethical issues.

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on-site workshop

• preparing the GGL doctoral students for their poster presentations during the Annual Conference

Summer Semester 2026

on-site workshop

• preparing the GGL doctoral students for their PowerPoint presentations during the Annual Conference

Summer Semester 2026

on-site workshop

• preparing the GGL doctoral students on how to behave as a chairwoman or a chairman during the Annual Conference

• how to communicate successfully
• how to communicate when presenting a poster
• handling professionally technique like light, sound, and noise
• present finished presentations in the real location

Summer Semester 2026

• introduction to the basics of preparing good manuscripts
• manuscript structure and format, tone and register, avoiding errors common to non-native speakers of English
• proof reading and discussion of your own abstract

8 sessions, starting
October 17, 2025

on-site workshop

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• introduction to the "business side of academic activities"
• preparation for professional business communications in academia and in the company world
• training in business situations in writing, on the telephone, or in person

• How to prepare the writing phase
• Concepts as decisive writing tools
• The “Word Flow” method
• The “center” of your manuscript
• The “Big Three”: Introduction, Results, Discussion
• Showcase of your manuscript: Title and Abstract

February 5-6, 2026

on-site workshop

• Typical phrasing in scientific texts
• How to write concisely
• Dealing with citations
• Guidelines for abstracts
• Feedback on your own abstract
• In-class polishing of your abstract

• Understanding the cognitive psychology of communication
• Identifying and understanding one’s intended readers
• Applying a knowledge of cognitive psychology
• practical exercises

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• we’ll explore how AI tools can assist with creating a clear narrative and polished visuals for your talk
• we’ll focus on mindset and interaction to improve your communication skills
• By the end of this workshop, you’ll have practical tools to structure your presentations effectively, enhance your design, and deliver your ideas with clarity and confidence

November 4-5, 2025

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• raise awareness of formal and informal research communities and their hierarchies
• make participants understand team dynamics by analysing personal roles
• definition of personal roles in a team, development and implementation of communication strategies
• practical exercise on how to lead meetings

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• introduction of tools to understand and solve conflicts in a competent and solution-oriented way
• introduction of techniques for successfully negotiating with colleagues, partners, customers and superiors

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• introduction to existing networking structures
• learn how to establish individual formal and informal networks
• learn how to use personal abilities and interests
• exercise on how to effectively present oneself

October 22, 2025

on-site workshop

• Tools for Cross-Cultural Understanding
• Multicultural Team Skills and Problem-Solving
• Promising approaches to preventing and handling common problems
  Recommended reading & final hints
• the importance of knowing about differences

November 26-27, 2025

on-site workshop

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• first steps with R
• descriptive statistics for univariate and bivariate metric data
• inferential statistics
• principles of estimation and statistical testing 
• comparing locations and variations of two independent univariate samples
• tests for two dependent samples
• comparing k ≥ 3 independent univariate samples
• linear regression

Summer Semester 2026

on-site workshop

• introduction of the reference management software Citavi
• importing references from databases and adding them directly
• using Citavi for full-text retrieval
• using the Publication Assistant with MS Word
• formatting and editing papers in different citation-styles

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(blended learning workshop)

• This course is designed for GGL members with no prior programming experiece. Through interactive Jupyter Notebooks, participants will learn the fundamentals of programming along with introductory tools for data analysis.

September 18, 2025

online

Generative AI for Scientists

• Introduction to Generative AI
• Current legal, ethical & data privacy aspects of using GenAI in research
• Prompt Engineering & relevant use cases
• Introduction to GenAI for literature research
• Research paper draft & review with GenAI
• Data Analysis & Coding Guidance with GenAI
• Other GenAI Use Cases

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• provide participants with solid basis in SPSS
• enable participants to further explore SPSS on their own
• data management (handling of and manupilation of data)
• basic statistical tests (t-test, ANOVA, regression, ANCOVA), their assumptions, application and interpretation

January/February 2026

on-site workshop

• introduction to methods of protein analysis
• practising the newly acquired methods of protein analysis

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• image acquisation and incorporation into the final publication figure
• extract information and quantify the regions of interest
• image formats and quantifications, labeling, 3D reconstructions, ethics and saving time

• this workshop is a follow-up of the basic "Scientific Image Processing" workshop
• prerequisite: you should have taken part in the basic workshop

• visualize scientific ideas and projects
• create simple vector graphics
• create a graphical abtract for your project

Find a Job in Germany's Industry

(5-day-workshop)

• Job Search and Applications
• Job interviews
• Working Conditions and Work Culture

Summer Semester 2026

online workshop

- Presentation of AI tools and use cases for applicants

- Tips for formulating prompts

- Problems and undesirable results of AI tools

- Use of AI on the recruiter side

• GMP Tools in Quality Management (Change Control, Deviation Management, CAPA-Management)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Setup of Quality Management systems
• FDA warning letter analysis
• Interactive exercises

Basics of Business Administration

2-day workshop

• learn about different departments and functions that exist within a company

• get an insight into the economical background behind a running company

• learn about essential topics like management and strategy, accounting, finance, microeconomics, supply chain management, entrepreneurship and budgeting, marketing and sales

• Ökonomische Grundbegriffe
• Produktionsfaktoren
• Betrieb, Unternehmen, Firma, Konzern
• Rechtsformen
• Grundzüge der Bilanzierung
• Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung, Jahresabschluss
• Unternehmensbewertung
• Betriebswirtschaftliche Analyse
• Break-Even-Analyse
• Controlling und Marketing

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on-site workshop

please note: workshop will be held in German language

• preparation of an individual job application according to the current standards

• conveying techniques for a successful job interview

Summer Semester 2026

on-site workshop

• presentation of possibilities of gaining international experience as a doctoral student, PostDoc and afterwards
• presentation of two funding institutions
• emphasising opportunities and support structures for stays abroad within Europe
• offering GGL members the chance to have their CVs revised by an expert

March 2026

• offering GGL members who graduate the chance to have their CVs revised by an expert

during GGL Career Day

• teaching methods and approaches, essential for planning, preparing and delivering teaching sessions in any academic setting
• conception of teaching and learning objectives, the integration of strategies for giving and taking effective feedback, and the implementation of digital tools for interactive teaching-learning processes

• workshop concentrates on clinical trials
• application, conduction and submission of clinical trials to authorities
• within the workshop, all necessary steps according to GCP guidelines of clinical trials will be explained
• interactive part involved in the workshop
• effectively prepares doctoral candidates for jobs in the pharmaceutical industry

October 15, 2025

online workshop

• Regulatory Affairs
•  Development of Pharmaceuticals
• GMP Manufacturing step by step
• Product/Process Risk Management
• Audit Management
• Audit Simulation

• GMP Tools in Quality Management (Change Control, Deviation Management, CAPA-Management)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Setup of Quality Management systems
• FDA warning letter analysis
• Interactive exercises

 Miscellaneous regular courses

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• 5-day Global Online and Asynchronous learning event in a wide range of bioinformatic topics

Topics:

• Proteomics
• Assembly
• Transcriptomics
• Single Cell
• Microbiome
• Machine Learning
• From Zero to Hero with Python

• create an unserstanding of personal resilience
• dealing with your own stressors and drivers
• grow resilience in three different ways
• interaction

October 29, 2025

on-site workshop

• DNA and RNA isolation (cells and tissues) + methods of optimization
• Histology, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry
• Laser-mediated microdissection (LMM)
• PCR techniques including real-time PCR
• Approaches for inhibition of gene expression, e.g. via small interfering RNA
• Western blotting & ELISA

• basics of microscopy
• basic technical components of microscopy
• photon and structured illumination
• hands-on testing

• step-by-step all necessary computation techniques
• focus on 16S rRNA amplicon data
• sequence- and meta-data curation, proceed with OTU / ASV picking
• All presented techniques will be explored in interactive hands-on sessions