Orientation Days

Participation in the Orientation Days (once) is mandatory for all HELENA graduate students

• The event is especially designed for new graduate students and participation within the first year is recommended.
• The program on day 1 will introduce you to the mission of the Helmholtz Zentrum München and its research programs as well as to core aspects of the HELENA Graduate School.
• An interactive introduction round will give you time to get to know your fellow students. In the afternoon, there will be a Good Scientific Practice workshop and the day will be concluded with a social event.
• Days 2 and 3 will focus entirely on the training of key competences. When you register for the Orientation Days you can choose between different workshops which are held in English. 

The workshops cover the following topics:

• Graphic design for scientists 
• Presenting your research competently 
• Poster presentation and communication 
• Hello academia 
• Scientific writing and publishing in the life sciences

Upcoming Orientation Days