CPI Academy Workshops

Description Conflicts are the moment of truth of any (working) relationship: scarce goods are redistributed, interests are clarified, and people can act as good colleagues or egomaniac tinpot dictators. When setting up our environment so that problems can come to the surface without leading to toxic conflicts, you’re on a good track to establishing healthy […]

Description Every week has 7 days, 168 hours or 10080 minutes… a lot of time to do a lot of things! Still, many of us suffer from the feeling of always having too little of it. You might not think about how you want to spend it and how to distribute it between your career, […]

The main aim of this course is to teach how to approach data analysis problems with classical statistics. We focus on the intuition behind statistical methodologies rather than on "how to run a t-test with R" (which we will also learn, by the way).   Topics: - Sampling theory: obtaining information about a population via […]

Description Do you need to present your science and think it is a good idea to jump headlong to your results and not lose valuable time? If you present your work to your supervisor, this might be fine, but any other audience is unlikely to be enthusiastic. You’ll learn how to captivate an audience with […]

Description Have you enjoyed research and teaching in the past years, but now you think it is time to change? Or you are just fed up, but are aware that frustration alone will not lead to a smooth transition out of academia. Maybe you are not sure yet whether to stay in academia or not, […]

Detailed workinar content overview: Basic ImageJ macro recording of a general image analysis pipeline Basics about variables and macro command and how to use them Looping over image files, table data, ROIs Interaction between user and macro Automatic customized measurements Creating and interacting with customized tables Automatically creating folders and flexibly saving all data as […]

Most of us who complete a PhD in a science discipline will end up working outside of academia. Are you wondering what working in the private sector is really like? How do you find these jobs? Do you feel confident that you can impress an industry hiring manager when you describe the very specialized research […]

Description In many companies, quality management knowledge is expected of graduates from the life sciences, but is rarely taught at universities. For this reason, this course offers an introduction to the various quality management systems (QMS) and industry-associated processes. The aim is to understand job advertisements’ requirements and keywords and better assess possible future professional […]

Keynote - "Fundamentals of Intellectual Property, Knowledge & Technology Transfer in Academia" (1h) Content:  Importance of technology transfer, IP & patents in academia  Different types of intellectual property  From invention to patent grant  Evaluating inventions  IP rights in R&D collaborations  Different ways of exploitation and appropriate strategies Objectives: University employees or researchers  know why and […]

Do you always drink your coffee alone at conferences or only with colleagues from your own institute? Do you seem to turn your back on all networking opportunities? Or do you have the the feeling that you can't keep a conversation going or even in the first place? If you answered "yes" to any of […]

Detailed workinar content overview: Short Introduction to Fiji / ImageJ and basic functions Overview over proper scientific image file formats, metadata, bit depth In-depth practical introduction to pre-processing Automatic uneven lighting correction Understanding of image filters and their use cases for improved object detection Automatic background subtraction algorithms to reduce unspecific signal Object segmentation with […]

Description: By now, LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram are no longer new. For many scientists, social media platforms have become an integral tool for global networking, sharing research ideas, and job search. But, what is a good way for scientists to make the best use of these platforms?   In this interactive talk, we’ll look at […]

Detailed workinar content overview: Basic ImageJ macro recording of a general image analysis pipeline Basics about variables and macro command and how to use them Looping over image files, table data, ROIs Interaction between user and macro Automatic customized measurements Creating and interacting with customized tables Automatically creating folders and flexibly saving all data as […]

Description: Have you ever had problems falling asleep or concentrating because of a stressful and uncertain time? Well, you are not alone. Stress is a common consequence of high workloads and tight deadlines in scientific careers, especially in academia. When stress becomes excessive, it can significantly disrupt work performance. Learning to cope with stress successfully […]

The main aim of this course is to teach how to approach data analysis problems with classical statistics. We focus on the intuition behind statistical methodologies rather than on "how to run a t-test with R" (which we will also learn, by the way).   Topics: - Sampling theory: obtaining information about a population via […]

Description It is widespread for PhD students and postdocs to feel insecure about their achievements and employability outside of academia. But in many cases, it is just an understatement. You are likely to have many skills that have significant value. During this interactive talk, we’ll dig deeper to find these skills. You’ll learn… What have […]

Description In many companies, quality management knowledge is expected of graduates from the life sciences, but is rarely taught at universities. For this reason, this course offers an introduction to the various quality management systems (QMS) and industry-associated processes. The aim is to understand job advertisements’ requirements and keywords and better assess possible future professional […]

Description As a scientist, we often work in a cross-cultural setting. Our research groups are international, we collaborate around the globe, and most of us will spend part -or even all- of our career abroad. We can and should feel privileged to work in such a diverse and intercultural work environment. But these cultural and […]