Disputationsvorbereitung - Kompaktkurs

Contents of the compact course

After you have submitted your doctoral dissertation, you will need to prepare its defence. This course is designed to help you with all related questions: What is expected of me? What content should I focus on? What is the best way to present it? What can I do to be prepared for the interview? And what are the do's and don'ts for the dissertation defence?

In this two-hour compact course, you will get an overview of the most important answers to the above questions. You will also have the opportunity to talk about your concerns and get your questions answered by the trainer and the other participants. The aim is for everyone to leave the course feeling more confident about defending their own dissertation.

The following points, for example, can be addressed in the course:

• Basics such as regulations, committee, procedures, Technology/room, wardrobe.
• Selecting what is to be shown: Identify target audience, narrow down content, develop story
• Shine: presentation planning, slide design and rhetorical tips
• Staying cool: Attitude and self-image, dealing with stress, answering difficult questions

The compact course consists of around 30 minutes of input from the trainer and 90 minutes to answer questions and exchange ideas.
Please note that not all topics relevant to the defence can be addressed in the compact course.
You should therefore consider in advance which topics or questions are most important to you.

A compact course for disputation preparation in English will take place on 11 June 2025. Further information
Another compact course in German will take place on 16 October 2025 . Further information on the course