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Writing Lab – Writing Scientific Publications in the Life and Natural Science

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Event language: English

Writing scientific publications is a struggle for many young scientists as they are rarely given formal instruction on this topic. Since success in the academic field is highly dependent on publication, it is important that all researchers learn scientific writing essentials. With the appropriate toolkit, academic publications become comprehensive and interesting.
This event concentrates on the process of writing an academic manuscript in the natural sciences: from choosing an audience and creating a story, to articulating complex data and formulating convincing arguments. Additionally, detailed information will be given regarding the content of each manuscript section as well as the peer review process. You will be instructed in the formal and organizational aspects of academic writing and train your competency with exercises.

Qualification Outcomes

• You will have a detailed overview of the structure of a scientific manuscript.
• You will be able to build an interesting story from your data.
• You will have improved argumentation skills for writing convincingly.
• You will have improved your writing structure and flow.
• You will be familiarized with the publishing process.

Methods

Trainer input and lecture coupled with practical exercises and group work

Requirements 

Participants should bring a 250-300 word abstract on their work and a paper from their field (no reviews please).

To participate in the online event, you need a PC/laptop with a current browser (recommended: Chrome or Firefox) as well as a headset (or speakers and a microphone), a webcam, and a stable Internet connection.

Proficiency in English at the B2 level of competency or higher is required.

Dates

November 19, 2026, 9 am–4 pm, and
November 20, 2026, 9 am–4 pm

Target group

Doctoral candidates from the life and natural sciences

Modalities

Maximum number of 16 participants
Attendance fee 50 EUR

Registration

Please register until November 4, 2026 using the online registration form.