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In Memoriam: Sayan (WS17 batch)

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Sayan’s (WS17 batch) passing – a cherished member of our community.

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US STEM Students from Historically Black Colleges Visit TU Berlin, in particular EC2/BIG-NSE and BasCat

As part of their educational tour through Germany, a group of STEM students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the USA…

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Workshop on “PhD Strategy” with Dr. Adam Belsom and Dr. Ana Perés

Yesterday (May 15, 2025), the second session in our workshop series led by two postdoctoral researchers from the Rappsilber Lab took place at the…

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How does it work?

1. The Initial Phase

Students admitted to the center/school will first pass through an “initial phase,” usually of three-and-half months, to integrate the different branches of science and engineering and establish a common scientific language. The rest of the first year remains mainly curricular, with regular seminar and classes offered to the new students.

 

2. The Research Phase

After the initial phase, the PhD students join their research groups and start carrying out their individual research project.

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What do we offer?

  • A comprehensive introduction to the UniSysCat research program 
  • Excursions to all participating labs
  • Basic lectures on all aspects of catalysis
  • Soft skills seminars
  • Language courses (German, English, French)
  • Regular scientific colloquia
  • An annual retreat
  • A regular meeting with alumni
  • and so on ...

Discover our Educational Program!

1. The Initial Phase

Students admitted to the center/school will first pass through an “initial phase,” usually of three-and-half months, to integrate the different branches of science and engineering and establish a common scientific language. The rest of the first year remains mainly curricular, with regular seminar and classes offered to the new students.

 

2. The Research Phase

After the initial phase, the PhD students join their research groups and start carrying out their individual research project.

  • A comprehensive introduction to the UniSysCat research program 
  • Excursions to all participating labs
  • Basic lectures on all aspects of catalysis
  • Soft skills seminars
  • Language courses (German, English, French)
  • Regular scientific colloquia
  • An annual retreat
  • A regular meeting with alumni
  • and so on ...

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