Events

Events are an integral part of our school. We host events and workshops that foster learning, encourage scientific exchange, enhance soft skills, build lasting relationships, and strengthen our community.
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03 April 2025

IMPRS-IS Think & Link: April

Think & Link offers scholars a chance to share their science, exchange ideas, and socialize. Transportation is provided and the event includes free food and drinks! Register to join!

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04 April 2025

Culture Club: Finding Housing

Join the MPI-IS Culture Club for a helpful session on finding housing in Germany, covering topics like rental agreements, utilities, and practical tips for settling into your new home.

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30 April 2025

S4 Workshop: The Best Defense is a Good Offense (PhD Edition)

Learn how to craft clear research questions, compelling arguments, and cohesive visuals for the doctoral defense. Discover strategies to handle tough questions and present with confidence.

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09 May 2025

S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany

This training is designed to equip our scholars with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the job application process in Germany effectively and successfully.

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13 May 2025

IMPRS-IS Industry Visits: Bosch

Join us on a day trip to Bosch's Renningen campus, a historic and innovative hub for cutting-edge research in AI, data science, and technology-driven solutions for mobility and beyond.

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21 May 2025

Orientation Day for New Scholars

It's our 2025 IMPRS-IS Orientation Day – Meet, connect, and kickstart your IMPRS-IS doctoral journey!

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26 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

RHET AI's Foundations of Science Communication Workshop

This training from the University of Tübingen's RHET AI Center has been specifically designed for our IMPRS-IS scholars. Completion of the training earns two program credit points.

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05 June 2025

Training Session for Scholars: Thesis Advisory Committee Meetings

Learn all about forming a Thesis Advisory Committee, having TAC meetings, and the TAC's importance in guiding you through your doctoral studies.

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06 June 2025

Training: How to Register at the University of Stuttgart

This online training session will guide scholars through the registration process at the University of Stuttgart, covering key requirements, benefits, and necessary steps.

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06 June 2025

Culture Club: Getting a Driver's License in Germany

Culture Club is designed to help acclimate international colleagues to life in Germany. This session will help to guide participants through the steps of getting a driver's license locally.

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06 June 2025

Training: How to Register at the University of Tübingen

This online training session will guide scholars through the registration process at the University of Tübingen, covering key requirements, benefits, and necessary steps.

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24 June 2025

S4 Workshop: Best Practices for Software Development in Python

Build on your existing Python skills to improve your programming. This hands-on session covers concepts and practical techniques to help you write more efficient and powerful code.

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30 June 2025 - 04 July 2025

S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing

During this week-long training participants learn techniques for productive thesis writing while receiving individualized feedback from course trainer Dr. Deborah Bennett.

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10 July 2025

IMPRS-IS Think & Link: July

Think & Link offers scholars a chance to share their science, exchange ideas, and socialize. Transportation is provided and the event includes free food and drinks! Register to join!

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11 July 2025

S4 Workshop: RHET AI's Visibility and Personal Branding Training

Offered by the University of Tübingen's RHET AI Center, this workshop dives into the subjects of visibility and personal branding through the lens of science communication.

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14 July 2025 - 18 July 2025

S4 Workshop: Scientific English Writing

This training will familiarize our researchers with writing conventions adopted in their particular field and provide them with practical tools to improve their English academic writing skills.

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22 July 2025

S4 Workshop: Networking Before, During, and After Conferences

Networking allows you to meet collaborators and create a personal research community. This training will help you overcome challenges and prep for future networking opportunities.

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19 September 2025

Culture Club: German Residency

Culture Club helps acclimate our international colleagues to life in Germany. This session focuses on the topic of residency in Germany.

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24 September 2025 - 26 September 2025

2025 IMPRS-IS Boot Camp

Our annual boot camp provides scholars with a one-of-a-kind learning experience. It is filled with scientific talks, panel discussions, fun challenges, social activities, and more.

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08 October 2025

Responsible Conduct in Research 2025

Principles of good scientific practice can be violated in many ways, from improper application of scientific methods or documenting data, to serious scientific misconduct through deliberate falsification or deceit. This workshop will provide an introduction to these important topics, with subject-specific input from senior IMPRS-IS and CLS researchers.

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17 October 2025

S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany

This training is designed to equip our scholars with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the job application process in Germany effectively and successfully.

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24 October 2025

S4 Workshop: Mentorship Matters - Strengthening your Mentor-Mentee Relationship

This workshop helps participants will gain tools to strengthen their professional relationships with particular attention focused on the relationship between supervisor and student.

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03 November 2025 - 07 November 2025

S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing

During this week-long training participants learn techniques for productive thesis writing while receiving individualized feedback from course trainer Dr. Deborah Bennett.

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06 November 2025

2025 Fall Orientation

For any scholars unable to join us for our May Orientation Day, we'll offer the event again in November! Register to meet, connect, and kickstart your IMPRS-IS doctoral journey!

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06 November 2025

IMPRS-IS Think & Link: November

Think & Link offers scholars a chance to share their science, exchange ideas, and socialize. Transportation is provided and the event includes free food and drinks! Register to join!

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14 November 2025

Culture Club: Parental Leave, Benefits, & Having Children in Germany

As many of our scholars continue to live and grow their families, we want to provide access to important information about benefits, rights, and resources for parents in Germany.

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26 November 2025 - 28 November 2025

S4 Workshop: Project Management for 1st and 2nd Year Scholars

Learn how to effectively define research goals, structure your doctorate, and apply project management tools to stay on track.

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02 December 2025

S4 Workshop: How to Make a Good Rebuttal

Led by IMPRS-IS graduate Robert Geirhos, this training will cover the different aspects that contribute to rebuttal success: preparation, strategy, organization, content, and more.

Past Events

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13 February 2025 - 21 February 2025
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18 September 2024 - 20 September 2024
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15 July 2024 - 19 July 2024
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19 June 2024 - 21 June 2024
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22 February 2024
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01 February 2024 - 09 February 2024
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22 November 2023
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06 November 2023 - 11 November 2023
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20 September 2023
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13 September 2023 - 15 September 2023
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21 June 2023
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07 June 2023 - 06 June 2023
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25 May 2023
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20 April 2023
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22 February 2023
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17 January 2023 - 20 January 2023
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07 December 2022

Cyber Valley Meet-up

Pizza, salad, beer and more...

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07 November 2022 - 11 November 2022
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28 September 2022 - 30 September 2022
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06 July 2022 - 07 July 2022
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28 June 2022 - 29 June 2022
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02 June 2022 - 09 June 2022
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25 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
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18 January 2022 - 21 January 2022
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12 January 2022 - 13 January 2022
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01 December 2021 - 03 December 2021
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18 November 2021
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15 November 2021 - 18 November 2021
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11 November 2021 - 18 November 2021
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20 July 2021 - 23 July 2021
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12 July 2021 - 16 July 2021
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17 June 2021 - 18 June 2021
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19 April 2021 - 23 April 2021
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11 March 2021 - 15 April 2021
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27 January 2021 - 28 January 2021
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16 November 2020 - 17 November 2020
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14 September 2020 - 31 December 2020
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27 July 2020 - 31 July 2020
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18 May 2020 - 19 May 2020
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28 January 2020 - 31 January 2020
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14 November 2019
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14 October 2019 - 15 October 2019
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07 October 2019 - 11 October 2019
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12 September 2019
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