Networking for Scientists: Understanding and Building Authentic Professional Relationships

The Berlin University Alliance (BUA) is an alliance of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin,Technische Universität Berlin and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Together, they are pursuing the goal of creating and shaping an integrated research space in Berlin.This alliance aims to establish Berlin as a leading international science location.All workshops and events offered by the Graduate Studies Support Program are funded by the BUA and therefore free of charge.

 

Participation

Doctoral researchers (all disciplines) of the Berlin University Alliance in their first year.

Before booking a workshop, please make sure that you can attend for the entire duration. Please check our terms and conditions.

 

Objectives and Content

Having a strong network of peers and colleagues that can give feedback, connect you with others, inspire you in your work, and support you through challenges is essential to your success in academia. In this workshop, you will learn how to approach networking in a way that fits and feels natural without feeling “forced” or artificial. You’ll explore how to use the strengths that you have to successfully build a network, how and when to prioritize networking in the workplace, and what to do if you feel like networking just isn’t your thing.

•  How can we start conversations with peers and quickly build a lasting network relationship? What kinds of questions or conversations spark a connection? (And - how can I engage/connect even if I find  typical networking events challenging?)

•  How can we best support each other in science through peer connections? For which  topics or in which areas would we most benefit from a regular exchange of ideas?

•  How can we build sustainable networks that support our work/ourselves beyond  this event?  What can we do right now to make this happen?

• How do I align my personal goals and values with “self-marketing”?  What can I do to help motivate myself and to overcome  potentially negative  connotations that I’ve associated with networking?

 

Please note

For updates and announcemnets register to our DRS Newsletter.

Also check out workshops at the BUA partner institutions that are available for you free of charge: Graduate Studies Support Program.

For workshops held online, participation is allowed under the following conditions: a working camera that is turned on and a microphone to allow active participation in discussions and group work. Headphones must also be used to protect other participants from office eavesdroppers. In this context, we would also like to refer to the rules for digital courses at Freie Universität Berlin (Code of Conduct).