Workshops

Date & Place

When: 20 November 2025, 16:15-17:45

Where: Unitobler, F-112

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.

When & Where

When: 3 October 2025, 9:00-12:00

Where: Unitobler, F-105

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!

Date & Place

When: 21 October and 18 November 2025, 2.15pm–6pm

Where: Unitobler

This two-part workshop introduces participants to the craft of academic blogging as a tool for research communication and public engagement. Participants will learn how to shape complex ideas into accessible, well-structured blog posts that speak to both, fellow researchers and broader audiences.

Through practical exercises, the course covers core steps such as defining your message, choosing an appropriate format and voice, incorporating visuals, and optimizing posts for online engagement. Emphasis is placed on clarity, narrative structure, and personal perspective—without compromising academic rigor.

By the end of the workshop, participants will ideally have developed a draft blog post and gained insights into using blogging strategically for outreach, networking, and science communication.

Enhance your outreach skills, expand your writing portfolio, and learn to craft compelling academic blog articles that capture attention!

Participants receive an additional 1 ECTS if they finish writing a blog article. If suitable and desired, the article can be published on our outreach platform THoR (Taking the Humanities on the Road).

Language: English (blog articles can also be written in German)

1 ECTS for participation, additional 1 ECTS for a completed blog article.

Bio

Dr Michael Toggweiler (WBKolleg / GSAH / IPN, University of Bern) is coordinator of the Graduate School of the Arts and Humanities and the Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research Netfwork at the Walter Benjamin Kolleg. He is a Social Anthropologist and Co-founder of the outreach platform Taking the Humanities on the Road (THoR). He has edited and contributed to several books and curates the THoR- blog.

Date & Place

When: 30 September and 1 December 2025, 2.15pm–6pm

Where: 30.9.: Seminarraum 117, Hauptgebäude H4. 01.12.: Seminarraum 228, Mittelstrasse 43

In today’s research landscape, a visible and coherent online presence is essential for academic success. This workshop
provides an introduction to effective social media branding tailored to the needs of young researchers. Participants will learn how to strategically present themselves and their research to broader audiences using professional branding and marketing principles.

The first half-day session offers a practical introduction to the fundamentals of personal branding, science communication, and social media marketing for academics. Participants will explore tools, understand audience targeting, and develop an authentic communication style aligned with their research goals. In the second half-day session, held after an individual practice period, participants will assess the impact of their online activities. Through peer feedback and engagement analysis, they will reflect on reach, resonance, and research visibility, and receive practical suggestions to refine their social media presence.

Learning Outcomes: 1) Understand the role of branding and marketing in academic communication. 2) Develop a coherent and authentic personal brand for academic social media. 3) Apply best practices for presenting research on social media. 4) Evaluate social media engagement and adjust strategies to enhance visibility and impact.

This workshop is ideal for early-career researchers, PhD students, and academics seeking to improve their public profile and research dissemination.

Language: English

2 ECTS

Bio

Dr. Gino Caspari is an archaeologist, entrepreneur, and science communicator. For years he has managed a lay audience of more than 100K people on Instagram, communicating complex scientific topics in an approachable style and providing direct insights into the scientific process.

Date & Place

When
Part 1: 6 October 2025, 10.15am–6pm
Part 2: 3 November 2025, 10.15am-4pm
Part 3, 10 November 2025, 10.15am-3pm

Where: Unitobler

Are you ready to share your research with the world in a creative and engaging way?

Join our 3-day workshop, "Creating Audio Podcasts", and learn how to transform your scientific findings into compelling podcasts!

In this hands-on workshop, we will guide you through the basics of creating and producing your own audio-podcast. Gain the skills to present complex scientific concepts in an accessible and captivating way, refine your storytelling abilities, and dive into the technical aspects of recording and editing.

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your science communication and amplify your voice in the research community.

Course objectives:
1) Develop the skills to translate complex scientific topics into clear, engaging content for a wider audience.
2) Improve your ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the listener’s attention.
3) Gain practical experience in the technical process of podcast production, from recording to editing.

Language: English

Credts: 2 ECTS (+1 ECTS for a completed podcast)

Level: Docs and postdocs of the Faculty of Humanities. Remaining spots to be allocated to advanced MA students.

Bio

Dr Lea Hagmann (WBKolleg / Institute of Musicology, University of Bern) is an ethnomusicologist, a radio journalist (SRF) and a documentary filmmaker. She is the initiator and project lead of the BFE Podcast Project (British Forum for Ethnomusicology) and owns a CAS Certificate in Speech and Voice Techniques from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).