September 2025
PhD course "Debate training"
In this workshop, led by Christoph Saß, participants will explore the basics of effective argumentation. Using short theoretical impulses and a variety of practical exercises, especially in the form of debates, they learn how to formulate arguments in a way that is appropriate for the target audience, how to check their relevance and how to develop a convincing argumentation structure.
The...
October 2025
PhD course "Clarity and confidence in professional communication (Non-violent communication)"
In this practice-oriented seminar, the course instructor, Dr. Claudia Wunram, teaches the central principles of non-violent communication for everyday professional life.The focus is on dealing constructively with challenging conversational situations in which emotional reactions can occur. Through individual, partner and group exercises, participants learn how to express their concerns clearly and...
PhD course "Medical Decision Making"
Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Thomas Mayrhofer (University of Heidelberg), this course introduces doctoral students to medical decision-making. The focus is on analyzing decisions under uncertainty by combining test information theory and expected utility theory to support informed testing and treatment decisions in the presence of diagnostic risk.
Both single and multiple tests as well as...
PhD course "Academic Resilience & Well-being Workshop"
This interactive workshop led by Dr. Desiree Dickerson teaches practical strategies for strengthening mental resilience in everyday academic life. Based on current findings from psychology, neuroscience and behavioral research, participants learn how to deal constructively with stress, self-doubt and inner pressure to perform. The focus is on dealing with self-critical thoughts, recognizing...