We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “From Exchange to Connection: Successful Networking in Science” by Christelle Linsenmann.
This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs in the Natural and Life Sciences.
- Date: Thursday, 24 Sept 2026, 13-17h
- Duration: 4 hours
- Location: in-person on North campus
- Trainer: Christelle Linsenmann
Registration: Please register here (in case you are not registered yet) and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.
Workshop description
Professional networks are an important driver of visibility, collaboration, inspiration and career development in academia. This engaging and interactive four-hour workshop is tailored for researchers and scientists at the University of Göttingen who want to take their networking skills to the next level.Participants will explore their individual networking goals, learn how to build and maintain meaningful professional relationships in- and outside academia, and discover practical tools and strategies for both in-person and digital networking. Through a balanced mix of expert input, hands-on exercises, and peer exchange, this workshop provides a safe space to reflect, experiment, and grow your networking confidence. Key topics include reflecting upon your individual strengths, networking with authenticity, navigating academic hierarchies, and using platforms like LinkedIn effectively. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your existing network, this workshop offers fresh perspectives and concrete methods to support your next step.