GAUSS Career Blog

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.

We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “This is me: Authentic Self-Presentation for Scientists and Professionals” by Christelle Linsenmann.

This workshop is intended for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs in the Natural and Life Sciences.

• Date: Friday, 25 September 2026, 9:00-12:00h
• Duration: 3 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

Making your expertise and personal profile visible – clearly, concisely, and authentically – is an essential skill for researchers engaging with academic and non-academic audiences. In this hands-on three-hour workshop, participants will learn how to present themselves and their work with confidence and clarity in a short, impactful format: the elevator speech – whether in conference conversations, networking situations or job interviews. Through a combination of trainer input, self-reflection, small group work, and practical feedback, participants will develop and refine their own elevator speech. The workshop introduces the elevator speech concept using real-world examples and invites participants to connect their academic identity with the expectations of different audiences. Participants will explore their strengths, interests, and personal style to craft a message that is both compelling and authentic. In addition, the workshop offers input on body language and presentation techniques to strengthen delivery. A final round of presentations with feedback provides concrete tips for structure, presence, and impact. The workshop provides a safe and supportive environment to experiment, receive feedback, and grow.