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At IMB, we explore the molecular biology of the nucleus with an overarching focus on gene regulation, epigenetics & genome stability

Upcoming Events

Below please find a list of upcoming training events held at IMB for members of the International PhD Programme (IPP) on "Gene Regulation, Epigenetics and Genome Stability", the IMB Postdoc Programme (IPPro), the RTG GenEvo, the RTG 4R, the iRTG of the SFB1361 and the iRTG of the SFB1551. Courses are open also to other young scientists for a fee covering the costs of trainer and course organisation.

If there is no other information in the course description, all courses are taking place at IMB, Ackermannweg 4, 55128 Mainz (University Campus).
* Costs for members of the IPP, IPPro, SFB 1361, SFB1551, 4R and GenEvo are covered by the respective programmes.

To register, please fill in the course registration form (assoc. programmes) or email training(at)imb.de (externals).

DateEventFurther information
10.06.2025

Basics in Science Communication - 10 June 2025

Trainer: David Fußhöller
Date and Time: 10 June 2025, 09:00-17:00
Target group: Staff; Postdocs; senior PhD students
Venue: IMB
Content:
During the workshop the participants will have a chance to learn about the following topics:

  • Science, society and the role of the media
  • Targeted communication and the art of reduction
  • Target groups and how to reach them
  • Basics of successful communication
  • Challenges in science communication

Please register by 30 April 2025
To receive information on course fees for external* participants, please email training@imb-mainz.de

30.06.2025

Think before you write (Scientific Writing) - 30 June + 7 July 2025

Trainer: Andrew Moore
Date & time: 30 June + 7 July 2025, 9:00-17:00
Venue: online
Target group: advanced PhD students and postdocs
Content:

  • Find out about the most important rule of communication (any communication).
  • Learn about how readers find and read your work, so that you can write better for your intended audience.
  • Get some interesting insights into cognitive psychology that are highly relevant for writing good scientific English.
  • Learn how to structure your writing for maximum effect.
  • Submit a short piece of writing, and benefit from group feedback and editorial input in real time.
  • Find out how editorial works, how to avoid common pitfalls (typical reasons for rejection), and how to react to rejection letters.
  • Understand the journal world better, and improve your ability to choose an appropriate journal in which to publish (and to avoid "predatory" journals!).

Please register by 16 May 2025
To receive information on course fees for external* participants, please email training@imb-mainz.de