2-day on-site workshop on November 4+5, 2025 on KIT Campus South
 
As a scientist, presenting your findings is essential, whether in a group seminar, at a conference, or during your Ph.D. defense. However, effective science presentation is more than just sharing data.

The topics covered by this workshop are:
Planning and structure Memorable start and ending Speech, voice, and body language Create meaningful graphics Slide composition Difficult situations  
The training is a workshop, meaning that the participants apply the learned material to their presentations right there. Therefore, everybody should bring presentations (old or upcoming ones) to work with.

Speaking the same language is a great advantage for tailoring presentations effectively. Another important point: Most scientists talk about their topic with shining eyes. Often, that excitement is gone the moment they stand in front of a crowd. To tap into this enthusiasm during your talk is particularly important. For that enthusiasm to reappear, you need to feel safe with what you are doing in your presentation.
 
Brought to you by Institute of Measurement and Control Systems (MRT) and KCDS.

2-day on-site workshop on November 4+5, 2025 on KIT Campus South
 
As a scientist, presenting your findings is essential, whether in a group seminar, at a conference, or during your Ph.D. defense. However, effective science presentation is more than just sharing data.

The topics covered by this workshop are:
Planning and structure Memorable start and ending Speech, voice, and body language Create meaningful graphics Slide composition Difficult situations  
The training is a workshop, meaning that the participants apply the learned material to their presentations right there. Therefore, everybody should bring presentations (old or upcoming ones) to work with.

Speaking the same language is a great advantage for tailoring presentations effectively. Another important point: Most scientists talk about their topic with shining eyes. Often, that excitement is gone the moment they stand in front of a crowd. To tap into this enthusiasm during your talk is particularly important. For that enthusiasm to reappear, you need to feel safe with what you are doing in your presentation.
 
Brought to you by Institute of Measurement and Control Systems (MRT) and KCDS.

This two-day on-site workshop takes place on November 20 & 21, 2025.
 
Content
“Do I have a plan for how to achieve my PhD? How do I define priorities and draw up a schedule? What is required for the process of writing?” A PhD project lasting a number of years will raise many questions requiring individual and tailor-made solutions.
 
This workshop will help you develop your individual strategy ensuring that your planning will both be effective and efficient in achieving your goal. You will not only learn more about self-management methods, but will also identify and explore external resources such as dealing with the expectations of others and receiving active support from your supervisors.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS:
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
Picture: Mindspace Studio on Unsplash

Join us for a workshop featuring invited talks by:
 
Sebastian Engelke (University of Geneva)
Sebastian Engelke works on extreme value theory, graphical models, and statistical climate science. His group also focuses on extrapolation methods in machine learning and weather forecasting with AI.
 
Linda Mhalla (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Linda Mhalla's research focuses on extreme value theory, quantitative risk modelling, and causal inference, with applications in environmental and financial contexts. In her presentation, she will discuss causal discovery in multivariate extremes, applied to environmental data
 
Gabriele Messori (Uppsala University)
Gabriele Messori is an atmospheric physicist whose research focuses on climate extremes, including windstorms, temperature extremes, and heavy precipitation. His work adopts an interdisciplinary approach, examining the physical drivers, predictability, and impacts of these events within the Earth System.
 
Petra Friederichs (University of Bonn)
Petra Friederichs focuses on the statistical modelling and forecasting of weather and climate extremes, including post-processing of forecasts, the development of targeted verification approaches, and the detection and attribution of human activities on the evolution and characteristics of extreme events in the future climate.
 
KCDS members, as well as researchers from KIT and other universities/research centers, are warmly welcome. Participation is free of charge. Please note that KCDS does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. Register by 31 Oct 2025.
 
Organizers: Lisa Leimenstoll and Tobias Biegert
 
Register here: https://indico.kit.edu/event/5224/

This two-day on-site workshop takes place on November 20 & 21, 2025.
 
Content
“Do I have a plan for how to achieve my PhD? How do I define priorities and draw up a schedule? What is required for the process of writing?” A PhD project lasting a number of years will raise many questions requiring individual and tailor-made solutions.
 
This workshop will help you develop your individual strategy ensuring that your planning will both be effective and efficient in achieving your goal. You will not only learn more about self-management methods, but will also identify and explore external resources such as dealing with the expectations of others and receiving active support from your supervisors.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS:
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
Picture: Mindspace Studio on Unsplash