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PhD Accelerator Workshop III: Focus on Scientific Writing

At this year’s retreat, the third workshop in the PhD Accelerator series helped participants sharpen their scientific writing skills.

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2025 EC2/BIG-NSE Retreat at Döllnsee

Once a year, all EC2/BIG-NSE PhD students and their supervisors gather outside Berlin to share research progress and discuss the future of the…

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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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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 ...