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Contact:

Stefanie Schäfer
+49 (0)521 / 106-87766
pe@uni-bielefeld.de

Registration:

Please click here for registration

Please note:

The workshops can be booked individually, in combination, or as a full series. Please indicate your chosen modules when registering.

A certificate of participation will be issued upon full attendance of Module 1 and at least two additional modules.

Good Scientific Practice -

A Modular Workshop

Trainer: Helga Nolte & Dr. Andrea Kliewer

Dates

2.5 hours per module: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online 
Module 1: 26.03.2026
Module 2: 21.04.2026
Module 3: 26.05.2026
Module 4: 25.06.2026

Content

The short workhops provide you with subject-specific knowledge in research ethics, offer space to reflect on your values and attitudes as researchers as well as supervisors of qualification theses, and enable you to practice skills for dealing with conflict-laden situations in your research practice. All in all your will strengthen your competencies for making responsible decisions in everyday research activities.

The content and scope of the training are aligned with the DFG Memorandum as well as the respective institutional guidelines for safeguarding Good Scientific Practice (GSP).

Target group

PhD students, postdocs, professors from Bielefeld University, max. 16 participants

Introduction to GSP & the Ombudsman System (1)

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This module conveys the fundamental principles of good scientific practice and highlights typical grey areas and conflicts that may arise in everyday research. It addresses both rule violations and scientific misconduct as well as possibilities for prevention. A particular focus is placed on the ombudsman system and the competent handling of conflicts. Participants learn to make responsible decisions in the scientific work context and gain an overview of national and international frameworks.

Topics

  • The scientific process and the role of self-regulation
  • National and international statutes and regulations
  • Forms and degrees of scientific misconduct
  • Dealing with conflicts and misconduct
  • Ethical principles
  • Ombudsman system & whistleblowing

Research Data Management (2)

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This module focuses on the responsible handling of research data. Participants learn how data should be properly documented, stored, and archived, and which institutional requirements must be observed. Case studies illustrate potential risks and how they can be avoided.

Topics

  • Documentation
  • Data Storage and Archiving

Publication Process & Authorship (3)

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This module addresses challenges related to authorship, publications, and scientific integrity. Issues such as the order of authors, responsibilities within author teams, and the boundary between legitimate citation practices and plagiarism are discussed. Participants develop strategies for responsibly dealing with conflicts and learn to identify risks such as predatory journals.

Topics

  • Publication process
  • Authorship
  • Predatory journals, hijacked journals, paper mills

Supervision, Plagiarism & AI (4)

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This module addresses both the role of supervisors and the perspective of supervised researchers. Participants reflect on what constitutes good supervision, which expectations and responsibilities exist on both sides, and how challenges and conflict situations can be professionally supported. In addition, various forms of plagiarism are explained and common detection and screening tools are presented. Another focus is on the use of AI tools, their possibilities and limitations, and the associated requirements for transparency and scientific integrity.

Topics

  • Supervision & mentoring
  • Plagiarism and detection software
  • Use of AI
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