Transferable Skills
The course program is specifically addressed to all doctoral candidates and postdocs of the University of Basel. It supports researchers during their dissertation period as well as during their postdoc phase and prepares them for a professional career inside or outside of academia. The courses are free of charge for doctoral candidates and postdocs of the University of Basel and promote creative and interdisciplinary exchange.
Fall Semester 2026
Online registration for the fall semester 2026 opens on Wednesday August 5, 2026, at 9 am. Once registration is open, registrations will be collected for 24 hours, and course places will be allocated by lot. All registrations received after the initial 24-hour period will be placed on a waiting list and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Times
Please note that some courses take place on the same days. Please check the course dates and times and only register for courses that do not overlap.
Course Format
A part of the courses in the fall semester 2026 will take place on-site, a part will be held online. More detailed information can be found in the respective course descriptions.
Conditions of Participation
By registering, you agree to our conditions of participation. Please take a moment to read the individual paragraphs and watch the explanatory video, which summarizes the most important points.
We also explain the individual steps involved in obtaining ECTS credits.
Course Department of Educational Development
The course Meine erste Lehrveranstaltung, with a scope of 1 ECTS credit, can be credited as transferable skills. This course for doctoral candidates and postdocs is offered by the Department of Educational Development and is free of charge. You can register for the course on fortbildung.unibas.ch.
Scientific Tools
Career Funding for PhDs - Overview and Services
17 September 2026
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
Coaching Skills for Supervising Bachelor and Master Theses
22 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
23 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Teaching Transformational Sustainability Science Teaching
Marc Frick
Antonietta Di Giulio
Rico Defila
Annika Sohre
24 September 2026
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
29 October 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
30 October 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
19 November 2026
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
Career Funding for Postdocs - Overview and Services
24 September 2026
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Advanced Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
“Digitally Fit” – How and Why to Integrate Digital Literacy Development into Academic Teaching
24 September 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Exploring AI for Science Communication
30 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Python Crash Course (for Beginners)
5 October 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6 October 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
12 October 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
13 October 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Introduction to Statistics
21 September 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (optional)
12 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
26 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Introduction to Latex
13 October 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
20 October 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Introduction to Applied AI for Researchers
19 October 2026
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
23 October 2026
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Informationsdesign – verständliche und ansprechende Gestaltung von Print- und digitalen Medien
Martina Schradi
26 October 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2 November 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
23 November 2026
2h in small groups
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Introduction to Research Data Management using LabKey
29 October 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Stochastic Parrots and Beyond: Normative Dimensions of Generative AI
4 November 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Ihr Werkzeugkoffer für die digitale Lehre an der Universität Basel
19 November 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Understanding LLMs
20 November 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Navigating the World of Open Access Publishing
25 November 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Introduction to Machine Learning (with Python)
30 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1 December 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
7 December 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8 December 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Useful Tools for Reference Management and Avoiding Plagiarism
2 December 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
9 December 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Opening Higher Education - How to Strengthen University Teaching with Open Educational Resources
3 December 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
The Impact of AI on Scientific Literature: Navigating Emerging Challenges in the Scientific Information Landscape
10 December 2026
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Good Scientific Practice and Its Pitfalls in Every-Day Research
Helga Nolte
(Member of the Team Good Scientific Practice)
16 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
17 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Human–AI Synergy and the Jagged Frontier of Generative AI
7 January 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 January 2027
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
AI-Assisted Coding and Modern Workflows
15 January 2027
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
22 January 2027
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
29 January 2027
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Writing & Publishing
SciLib Forum 2026: AI or Human in the Loop? Maintaining Scientific Ownership in the Age of Generative AI
22 September 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
23 September 2026
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Writing to Be Published
Paul Skandera
28 September 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
29 September 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5 October 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6 October 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
Effizient wissenschaftlich schreiben: Der Weg zum Text - mit und ohne KI
13 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Writing Productivity - Tools and Techniques
Philipp Mayer
21 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
How to Use Generative AI for Academic Writing: Basics, Ethics, Procedures, and Hacks
3 November 2026
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
10 November 2026
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
17 November 2026
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
24 November 2026 2026
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Communication
Presentation Training
15 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
18 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Crafting Clear Messages - How to Make Yourself Understood and Achieve Your Goals
9 October 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
16 October 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Storytelling for Researchers
21 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Converting Scientific Information into a Captivating Story
27 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Raus mit der Sprache! – Stimme und Körpersprache als Erfolgsfaktoren
Katharina Padleschat
23 November 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
24 November 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Out of the Box! Visualize Your Science
Evelyn Huber-Trutmann
15 January 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
22 January 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Professional Self-Competence
Intuitive Decision Making
Mirja Michalscheck
17 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
18 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Learning How to Lead and to Build a Successful Work Environment
Carl Emerson
6 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Advanced Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
“Bounce Back”: Practical Tools to Boost Your Resilience
Alexandra Gerny
7 October 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
14 October 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Konstruktive Konfliktlösung
Katja Windisch
14 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
15 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Project Management – A Toolbox for Scientists
Sina Saladin
29 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
30 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Self-Branding and Self-Promotion
Petra Wüst
5 November 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6 November 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Better Small Talk and Effective Networking
11 November 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Power Games and Micropolitical Competence
Veronika Fuest
12 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
12 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Advanced Doctorial Candidates & Postdocs
Stress Management in Performance Situations
Dirk Hausen
7 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Negotiation Skills for Your Career in Academia or Business
Valentin Ade
11 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Time Management
Thomas Teichler
14 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
15 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Project Management in Research
Sandra Dierig
5 January 2027
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
6 January 2027
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Career & Innovation
Starting Your Career Outside Academia
15 September 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
16 September 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
21 September 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
22 September 2026
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
& additional practice (see course description)
Advanced Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Beyond Academia: Design Your Job Search Strategy with AI-Powered Guidance
16 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
24 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Advanced Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Writing Attractive CVs and Cover Letters
Riana Paola
(Language Center, University of Basel)
25 September 2026
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
Writing Attractive CVs and Cover Letters as Postdoctoral Fellows
Riana Paola
(Language Center, University of Basel)
16 October 2026
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
All Postdocs
LinkedIn for Researchers
23 October 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
30 October 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
What's Next After the PhD?
9 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
16 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates
IP and Patent Rights: A Tool to Turn Research Discoveries into Impactful Innovations
18 November 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
From PhD to Innovator: Introduction to Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship
10 December 2026
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
11 December 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
17 December 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs
Courses for Doctoral Candidates of the Faculty of Science
Improving Your Scientific Writing with AI
25 September 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9 October 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
How to Give a Persuasive Presentation in the Natural and Life Sciences – offline and online
30 September 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 October 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Writing Process in Natural Sciences: From Research to Publication in the Age of AI
5 October 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
19 October 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2 November 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
16 November 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Writing Workflow: Forming Your Next Article in the Natural and Life Sciences
Philipp Mayer
28 October 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
25 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9 December 2026
1:1 Coaching Session
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Managing Projects in the Natural & Life Sciences and Beyond
5 November 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6 November 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Storytelling, Message Distilling and Presentation Design for Natural and Life Scientists
1 December 2026
9:30 AM - 17:30 PM
2 December 2026
9:30 AM - 17:30 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Project Management in Research for Natural and Life Scientists
Sandra Dierig
7 January 2027
9:00 AM - 17:30 PM
8 January 2027
9:00 AM - 16:30 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Engage, Inform, Inspire: Presentation Skills for Natural and Life Sciences
18 January 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 January 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Courses for Doctoral Candidates of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Theology
Finding a Post-Academic Career in the Social Sciences and Humanities
8 October 2026
9:15 AM - 5:15 PM
22 October 2026
9:15 AM - 5:15 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Levels of Complexity: How to Pitch your Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences
12 October 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
14 October 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Applied AI for Humanities and Social Science Research
9 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
12 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Angewandte KI für die geistes- und sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung
16 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
19 November 2026
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Preparing and Holding Presentations Effectively (in German or English) in the Social Sciences and Humanities
1 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4 December 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 ECTS credit automatically transferred towards the end of the semester
Disclaimer
The program is subject to change. Please check the website for changes and read the course descriptions as well as the conditions carefully.
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Transferable Skills
