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CPI Academy Workshops

IMPORTANT: If you cannot attend, please unregister 48 hours prior to the event - you will be blacklisted if you do not attend a workshop for which you have registered! The workshops are exclusive to CPI Academy members.

CPI Academy Workshops | Registration Desk

Please register online for the workshops on the corresponding workshop page.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot attend, please unregister 48 hours prior to the event - you will be blacklisted if you do not attend a workshop for which you have registered! The workshops are exclusive to CPI Academy members.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Claudia Koch.

Metabolomics Mass Spectrometry

A targeted workflow to quantify Oxylipins or Amino Acids via LC-MS/MS This course consists of a theoretical and practical session. During the theoretical part you will learn how a mass spectrometer works, in particular we will explain the principle of a targeted instrument. Further, the biology of oxylipins OR amino acids (including secondary amines) and […]

Scientific Writing Workshop

THE Scientific Writing Workshop teaches the skills to produce research papers of the highest quality for the world's top journals.Participants will learn the writing techniques to plan and construct arguments and the editing skills to refine and polish their work. A key focus is the structure of good scientific communication. We look at this at […]

Social media for scientists - an added value or a waste of time? (Interactive talk)

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 the pros […]

Scientific Image Processing and Analysis

The course consists of different basic hands-on modules which deal with scientifically correct image editing, basic image processing methods as well as standard image analyses (counting, size and shape measurements, selection creation and intensity measurements). The course content has a focus on micrographs and fluorescent microscopical images. It is constantly reviewed and updated to keep […]

Scientific posters: design and pitching

Description An effective poster presentation requires a cleverly designed poster, appropriate use of language and special techniques in presenting. This course will give you the skills you need to create professional, attractive and high-impact posters and allow you to practice the communication skills required to make your research interesting and accessible to your audience.   […]

Pitch your Science (Interactive talk)

Description The question “what do you do?” seems so simple, but scientists often find it hard to answer. How can you explain what you are working on without boring the other and start an engaging conversation? During this interactive talk, you’ll learn how to present your research briefly and comprehensibly to different target audiences. Who […]

Adobe Illustrator Essentials

The course is for beginner and will give an insight into the most important functions of Illustrator to create scientific illustrations: Program application areas, desktop, profile, drawing areas, navigation, views and auxiliary functions such as auxiliary lines, preferences and shortcuts as well as information and exercises on object creation, editing, and organization. There will be […]

Oral presentations online and offline

Description The Corona crisis is changing the way scientists communicate, both online and offline. With more people working remotely (and having physical distance regulations not every meeting room allows for), video conferencing is here to stay. Hence, many conferences, seminars, lectures and job interviews will continue to happen online, but some will be face-to-face. How […]

Captivate an audience - about science communication & storytelling (Online talk)

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 […]

Adobe Illustrator Advanced

The course will help you to create and manage complex vector objects accurately and selectively in the shortest possible time. Intelligent, deepened and professional work. Analysis and efficient editing of objects. Deepening existing basic knowledge. Advanced, precise drawing of individual vector shapes. Trace pixels as vectors. Construct and transform complex objects effortlessly. Graphic styles. Effects […]

Years not lost: How to stay attractive for industry while working in academia? (Talk)

Description You do research at uni and love your work. However, you don´t want to run into a dead-end street, being kicked out of the ivory tower in your early forties. Can you prepare for a possible exit strategy, increasing your market value while working in academic research? With this presentation, we want to look […]

What it takes to succeed in industry - ask an expert (Q&A session)

Join us for an exceptional opportunity to meet and learn from our distinguished guest.This event will provide you with an exclusive platform to: 1. Research in academia and industry: more similar than you might think. 2. Understand the skills and qualifications sought by industry leaders. 3. Learn about the various career paths and opportunities available […]

Women and Career

The workshop consists of 4 webinars: 5.7-6.7 (9.00-11.30) + 10.7 (9.00-11.30 + 13.00-15.30)! Description: Since a few decades the rights of women and in particular of working women have changed dramatically. But does this also translate into a world full of possibilities or are we still stuck in the process of climbing the various ladders […]

Film your science

Description Do you want to learn to communicate your science visually without spending excessive time or money? In this workshop, you’ll learn to make appealing short films about your research with equipment as simple as your smartphone. We will teach you everything necessary to make good and useful footage for your own video in half […]

Introduction to quality management systems (QMS)

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 […]

The academic track

Description Are you dreaming of becoming a professor one day? Or, are you just not sure yet if this is the ‘right’ career path for you? Then this online workshop is the perfect way to find out more about the academic track, what universities are looking for, and how to plan your career strategically.   […]

Convincing and debating

Description Scientists are often in a situation where they need to discuss their findings or their need for extra funding or resources with other members of the scientific community or with the gen-eral public. Therefore, the ability to express yourself concisely and clearly, using strong ar-guments, is of utmost importance. This interactive seminar with real-life […]

Adobe Illustrator Essentials

The course is for beginner and will give an insight into the most important functions of Illustrator to create scientific illustrations: Program application areas, desktop, profile, drawing areas, navigation, views and auxiliary functions such as auxiliary lines, preferences and shortcuts as well as information and exercises on object creation, editing, and organization. There will be […]

Graduated and now? – A look at career options

Description You have just finished your science degree or will do so in the near future? What could come next and how to prepare for this big step in your career? In this talk, we´ll look at the (alternative) career options that young scientists have once they have graduated. How can you learn about these […]

Conflict Management | In House Workshop

Haus 25B, R31 Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, Deutschland

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 […]

Time and Career Management | Webinar

Webinar

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, […]

Scientific Image Editing and Figure Creation | Workshop

Webinar

Detailed workinar content overview: Proper editing of scientific images for publications and good scientific image handling practice Understanding all aspects of digital images (e.g. file formats, metadata, bit depth, histogram,…) Proper merging of fluorescent channels and use of pseudo-colors and calibration bars Proper application of 2D projections from 3D data Optional: short glance on 3D […]

Think statistics! with R | Online Workshop

Webinar

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 […]

Goodbye academia? It has been a pleasure. | Webinar Series

Webinar

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, […]

Image Analysis Automation with ImageJ Macro Scripting | Workshop

Webinar

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 […]

How to be More Employable in the Private Sector | Online Workshop

Webinar

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 […]

Introduction to quality management systems (QMS)

Zoom

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 […]

Innovation & Entrepreneurship | On-Site Keynote plus Workshop

Haus 25B, R31 Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, Deutschland

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 […]

Self-presenting and networking

Zoom

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 […]