Workshops

These workshops are part of the SLS Forum. Students enrolled in master and doctoral programmes receive 0.5 ECTS for their participation.

Please register by email to info.csls@unibe.ch or on KSL.

MAXQDA Starter Workshop

with Dr. Brigitte Gasser (MAXQDA Trainer)

When & Where

When: 23 October 2026, 9:00-12:00

Where: Unitobler, F-121

 

The MAXQDA Starter Workshop begins with a brief overview of the programme interface. The content is then covered in a mixture of demonstrations and independent, guided exercises. The workshop focuses on the practical application of the functions presented using sample data. The workshop offers an opportunity to ask questions, particularly about how MAXQDA can be used to implement your own research projects and chosen research methods.

The workshop will be held in German.

Registration is mandatory!

 

 

Introduction to Praat

with PD Dr. Sandra Schwab

Date & Place

When: 10 November 2026, 12:15-14:00

Where: Mittelstrasse 43, room 228

 

Abstract

The workshop will be divided into three sections. The first section will focus on speech visualization (e.g., waveform, spectrogram, F0 curve). The second section will cover speech annotation using TextGrids. Finally, the third section will explore feature extraction through the use of scripts.

Please install Praat before the workshop (https://praat.org/) and don't forget to bring headphones.

Academic Publishing

with Prof. Dr. Erez Levon

When & Where

When: 2 December 2026, 16:15-18:00

Where: F-107, Unitobler

 

Abstract

In this workshop, we will cover the basic steps involved in publishing academic research with a focus on writing abstracts as an exercise in developing a focused and publishable research argument. Further topics to be covered include the basic scope and structure of academic articles in sociolinguistics, the submission and review process for scholarly journals, and how to plan a publication strategy over the course of a longer project (e.g., a PhD). Before the workshop, registered participants will be asked to submit a brief (ca. 300-word) abstract for an article that they would like to get published. We will look at the abstracts together during the workshop.

Flyer Academic Publishing (PDF, 461KB)

GSAH Workshops

The following workshops are open to all members of the GSAH.

Please register via KSL or via email to michael.toggweiler@unibe.ch

Publishing in the Humanities. Strategies, Formats, and Practice

with Andreas Berger and Lavinia Gambini

Publishing is central to academic life and career development, yet early-career researchers often face difficult questions: What should we publish, when, where, and in which format? How can we develop a publication strategy that advances my research, my academic career, and my visibility. Designed for PhD candidates and postdocs in the humanities, this workshop offers a practical introduction to the academic landscape. 

 

Lecturer: Andreas Berger, Lavinia Gambini

Dates: 5 October 2026, 9.15am–5pm

Venue: Unitobler, room tba

ECTS: 1 ECTS (creditable in the Wahlpflichtbereich of the GSAH curriculum)

Language: English

Registration: Until September 13, 2026, via KSL and e-mail to michael.toggweiler@unibe.ch

Open Science. Essentials for Researchers in Humanities and Cultural Studies

with Andrea Hacker, Ursula Loosli, and Gero Schreier

Open Science, Open Access, and Open Research Data are becoming an integral part of research and academic practice. Understanding these concepts helps researchers meet funder requirements, make informed publishing decisions, and build skills that are valuable both within and beyond academia. This two-hour workshop introduces key aspects of Open Science in the humanities and cultural studies.

 

Lecturer: Andrea Hacker, Ursula Loosli, Gero Schreier

Dates: 11 November 2026, 2pm–4pm

Venue: tba

ECTS: 0.5 ECTS (creditable in the Wahlpflichtbereich of the GSAH curriculum)

Language: English

Registration: Until October 11, 2026, via KSL and e-mail to michael.toggweiler@unibe.ch

Visual Thinking for Researchers

with Adrian Pourviseh

When we aim to capture, organise, and document information, we usually rely on written language. Yet complex ideas can often be understood and communicated more effectively through simple drawings, symbols, and visual structures. Sketchnoting offers an accessible approach to visual note-taking that helps make connections visible, develop ideas, and communicate knowledge more clearly.

 

Lecturer: Adrian Pourviseh

Dates: 17 March 2027, 10.15am–6pm

Venue: tba

ECTS: 1 ECTS (creditable in the Wahlpflichtbereich of the GSAH curriculum)

Language: English

Registration: Until February 15, 2027, via KSL or e-mail to michael.toggweiler@unibe.ch

 

 

Workshop archive

Here you can find an overview of our previous workshops.