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78083-01 - Seminar: Starter Kit for a Successful PhD (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Daniel Berner (daniel.berner@unibas.ch)
Markus Funk (markus.funk@unibas.ch) Kathryn Hartmann-Campbell (kathryn.hartmann-campbell@unibas.ch) Andrea Perino (andrea.perino@unibas.ch) Michael Podvinec (michael.podvinec@unibas.ch) Jelena Rajkov (jelena.rajkov@unibas.ch, Assessor) Fabrizia Ronco (fabrizia.ronco@unibas.ch) Heike Schmidt (heike.schmidt@unibas.ch) Isabelle Marie-Odile Wienand Madelon (isabelle.wienand@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This 3-day interactive seminar is designed for new PhD students in the Department of Environmental Sciences. It provides a practical introduction to the core competencies essential for navigating the early stages of your doctoral research. Led by experienced researchers and university experts, the course covers key topics such as scientific integrity, research data management, experimental design, literature search and bibliography management, good lab practices, science communication, code of conduct, intercultural competencies, and balancing personal well-being. Through hands-on workshops and engaging discussions, you will also build connections with your peers and learn how to access support services within the department. |
| Learning objectives | • Understand principles of scientific integrity and responsible conduct • Learn effective strategies for research data management and reproducibility • Improve skills in literature search and citation tools • Explore best practices in lab work and experimental design • Strengthen science communication skills • Understand university and departmental expectations, including the Code of Conduct • Develop strategies for time management, stress resilience, and work–life balance • Build peer connections and identify key resources within DUW |
| Admission requirements | For PhD students at the Department of Environmental Sciences. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 09.00-17.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum 5-05 |
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 09.00-17.00 | Botanik, Seminarraum 00.005 |
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 09.00-17.00 | Botanik, Seminarraum 00.005 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Botany: Recommendations (PhD subject: Botany) Doctorate Environmental Sciences: Recommendations (PhD subject: Environmental Sciences) Doctorate Geography: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geography) Doctorate Geosciences: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geosciences) Doctorate Prehistory and Archaeological Science: Recommendations (PhD subject: Prehistory and Archaeological Science) Doctorate Zoology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Zoology) Geography: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geography) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Pass/fail based on full attendance and active participation during all three days. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |