Upcoming events.
Swiss Nano Convention 2021
The Swiss NanoConvention brings together Swiss and international leaders from science and industry in the field of «nano», key figures in innovation and technology, entrepreneurs, investors, administrators and politicians. The Swiss NanoConvention is a platform for connecting people, networking, debating and exchanging ideas – or even generating new ones. Key players are able to gather the best available information on the potential, but also on the risks of one of the key emerging technologies of the 21st century, and its opportunities for innovative technologies, products and services.
In short: The Swiss NanoConvention is the prime showcase for nanotechnology in Switzerland, jointly organized by the «who-is-who» in the Swiss nano scene. It is the venue for meeting the great minds in nanoscience and -technology.
Key topics of the conference include Nano for information and communication technologies, life sciences, optics, energy and materials for a sustainable development. The two-day program will feature plenary talks, topical sessions, discussion platforms, poster sessions, ample opportunities for in-depth and informal networking and a brand new feature: the digital Job Fair.
Leadership in Academia. 1-Day Workshop for Women PIs (online)
Registration: by Thursday, 10. June at the following link https://forms.gle/haXvp98JF7Um7ed19
Description of the workshop
Academic research teams have their own unique culture within the professional world. Therefore, academic supervisors of all genders can benefit from leadership support in order to attain and maintain a motivated and contented team. As women supervisors are still a minority in the academic world, they are faced with some additional organizational, interpersonal and personal challenges, compared to many men. This course is tailored specifically to women scientists to facilitate sharing experiences and insights. It aims to give women specific support, advice and tools to use in their leadership roles. This workshop will help participants to become confident and comfortable in their role as a woman leader in science.
At the end of the workshop, you will:
understand what constitutes leadership and how it differs from management;
be aware of how personality & individual needs shape leadership style;
understand basic interpersonal communication skills and their importance when leading a research group.
Topics
Welcome / Framesetting
What is leadership?
Personality
Basic communication skills
Self-confidence
About Dr Hilde Jannsen
Dr. Hilde Janssens is a developmental biologist by training and has been an academic researcher for 19 years in different countries. Throughout her scientific career, she gained long-standing experience as a trainer and mentor exclusively for scientists (http://www.servusscience.org). Since Fall 2016 she combines her work as a freelance trainer with supporting the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, and Conflict Management. For her work as a trainer, she has been cited twice in Science Careers: Leadership Tips for Women; Becoming a Trainer.
Course costs: The NCCR SPIN covers the participation fees for up to four participants - first come, first served.
Place: Online
Workshop Conflict Management for Phd students & Postdocs
Course content
recognize and assess conflicts
get to know ways to address conflicts and to communicate your interests and needs
know the principle of perspective change, and learn how to understand the interests and needs of others
learn about concrete tools for self-clarification and self-management in conflict situations
Your own conflict experiences will be part of this workshop.
Date & Time: June 14-15 (8:45-16:45 on both days)
Place: Berner Fachhochschule für Soziale Arbeit (University of Applied Sciences, Social Work)
Way of working: inputs, small groups, exercises, role play, etc.
Language: English
Participants: 15 max.
Participation fee: None. The NCCR SPIN reimburses your travel, meals, accommodation (if necessary) cost - receipts needed.
Contact & Registration: Petra Sidler (petra.sidler@fhnw.ch)