After successful completion of the course, students are able to hold scientific presentations on the topic of their dissertation, to convey the objectives of their projects to an audience, and to defend their findinds and conclusions in scientific discussions.
Presentation and discussion of research work within the PhD thesis
Scientific presentations and discussion
Presentations may be held in English.
Requirement: two (minimum) presentations over the course of the PhD thesis.Partial achievement 1 - Introductory Talk (within 1st year of PhD project): Introduction to the overall topic and research question of the PhD thesis, background and objectives of the project, presentation of the current scientific state-of-the-art, presentation of first resultsPartial achievement 2 - Focus Talk (during last 6 months before defense of the PhD thesis): Short overview of motivation and research questions, focus on results, outcomes and conclusionsLength of presentations: ~ 25-30 minutes, the talks will be given in English.The level of attendance required for positive completion of the course: presence at a minimum of 12 seminars.
Ort: Persönlich oder per E-mail bei einem der angeführten Lehrenden.