License for Digital Competence

The three-day workshop "Digital Empowerment for Women in Science" is behind us. Together with 17 participants, we explored various digital tools and strategies that will support us not only in our daily work, but also in our long-term goals. The first feedback from the participants speaks for itself:

• "Nice exchange and great boost" - The workshop not only provided valuable impetus in terms of content, but also a refreshing and motivating atmosphere.
• "Cool new tools" - Many participants appreciated the variety of new, useful tools that they can now integrate into their daily work.
• "Nice atmosphere" - The relaxed and open atmosphere created space for lively discussions and creative exchange.
• "It was good to see the perspective of others" - The exchange with the other participants offered new insights and helped to broaden one's own perspective.

© Anne Jantos

At the end of the workshop, it was clear that we had not only achieved our learning objectives, but also gained new perspectives and approaches for the future. We learned how to use digital tools effectively to organize our work, communicate and strengthen our network. Above all, however, we have learned to appreciate the value of exchange and collaboration.

Our student employees Riyam and Malte joined the team in June. Malte will support us with data collection and project management, and Riyam will play a key role in organizing the mentoring workshop in September.

© Sven Ellger/Malte Janzen

We are looking forward to working together!

We are pleased to announce an exciting development in our efforts to promote and support young female academics.

As part of the mentoring program of TU Dresden's Service Center Studies, we held a kick-off event where we had the opportunity to give a presentation and gather important topics and needs of our target group. This exchange was immensely enriching and gave us valuable insights into how we can best structure our program to effectively address the needs and aspirations of young female academics.

© KickOff Mentoring

A highlight of our cooperation will be the implementation of a 3-day workshop on "Digital Empowerment", which is planned for September 2024. This workshop aims to equip participants with the necessary digital skills and tools to succeed in today's fast-paced scientific landscape. From developing technical skills to strengthening digital communication, workshop participants will learn how to effectively utilize digital resources to achieve their research goals and advance their careers.

The Studium Generale at TU Dresden offers students a broad, interdisciplinary education with content from outside their degree program. It comprises over 120 courses per semester, which are offered by faculties, (student) initiatives and civil society organizations.

In order to be able to offer our AQUA and Studium Generale courses, we first analyzed the organizational requirements and derived the following framework conditions for us:

Course structure: Our course extends over 12 weeks and will largely take place online, so no physical rooms are required. No block courses or weekend courses are planned. The course will begin with enrollment via OPAL and then continue on platforms such as MS Teams.

Grading: Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate and 5 ECTS credits. The grades are forwarded collectively to the Examination Offices. Transmission takes place promptly after course completion. In certain degree programs, students must register for achievements in the examination system.

The detailed report can be found here. The results are intended to support other lecturers in implementing similar courses.

We celebrate our project launch and present the vision of LiDiCo on our first poster:

© Maike Krohn