KSQM Calendar

Free Professional Photo Shoot for Your CV & Webpage! 📸
 
Dear KSQM Members (this addresses only those who haven't done the photo shoot at KSQM yet),
 
Many of you are approaching the end of your PhD and actively searching for jobs. To support you in this transition, we are offering a free professional photo shoot to help you get high-quality portraits for your CV, LinkedIn profile, and academic webpages.
Date: 01.12.2025
Location: CFN Foyer
Duration: 10 min per person
 
This is a great opportunity to get a polished, professional headshot at KSQM support! Even if you are not finishing your PhD yet, you are still welcome to join. KSQM PIs are also invited to take part in this session.
Spaces are limited, so please register by 15.11 to secure your spot.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

Workshop Content

• What leadership means in science: roles, expectations, responsibilities
• Leading without formal authority; influencing across hierarchy
• Key HR tools for scientists:
o Delegation & goal-setting
o Feedback & communication strategies
o Motivation and team climate
• Lateral leadership in interdisciplinary or international projects
• Handling “difficult situations” and performance issues
• Onboarding, supervision and development of new team members
• Personal leadership style, strengths and blind spots
• Practical exercises and reflection with real cases

Learning Objectives:

• Reflect on own leadership role
• Know Tasks and Tools of leadership
• Gain inner security as a leader, get assertive as a manager
• Know, how to give direction and support team members
• Conducting difficult conversations
• Deal with power games
• Form alliances, use networks, find allies

Workshop Content

• What leadership means in science: roles, expectations, responsibilities
• Leading without formal authority; influencing across hierarchy
• Key HR tools for scientists:
o Delegation & goal-setting
o Feedback & communication strategies
o Motivation and team climate
• Lateral leadership in interdisciplinary or international projects
• Handling “difficult situations” and performance issues
• Onboarding, supervision and development of new team members
• Personal leadership style, strengths and blind spots
• Practical exercises and reflection with real cases

Learning Objectives:

• Reflect on own leadership role
• Know Tasks and Tools of leadership
• Gain inner security as a leader, get assertive as a manager
• Know, how to give direction and support team members
• Conducting difficult conversations
• Deal with power games
• Form alliances, use networks, find allies

Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
 
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
 
Invited lectures/Talks : Based on the wishes of KSQM Members and set up by the Student Council
 
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
 
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat & Summer School 2026 something truly special!

Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
 
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
 
Invited lectures/Talks : Based on the wishes of KSQM Members and set up by the Student Council
 
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
 
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat & Summer School 2026 something truly special!

Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
 
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
 
Invited lectures/Talks : Based on the wishes of KSQM Members and set up by the Student Council
 
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
 
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat & Summer School 2026 something truly special!

Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
 
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
 
Invited lectures/Talks : Based on the wishes of KSQM Members and set up by the Student Council
 
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
 
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat & Summer School 2026 something truly special!

Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
 
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
 
Invited lectures/Talks : Based on the wishes of KSQM Members and set up by the Student Council
 
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
 
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat & Summer School 2026 something truly special!