Communicating Effectively in Teams and with Other Researchers

Clear, respectful communication is essential for collaboration within teams and in interactions with other researchers. 

This workshop focuses on how to represent interests constructively, define professional boundaries, and make one’s work and contributions visible. Participants engage in interactive exercises that support reflection on roles and communication behaviour, enabling them to navigate team dynamics and hierarchical relationships more effectively.

Key takeaways:

• Strategies to articulate and represent your interests within a research group
• Approaches to setting healthy professional boundaries and defining your role
• Making your work visible through effective communication
• Practical scenarios and reflection on everyday communication challenges

Date: Thu, 07 July 2026, 09:00–13:00h
Location: online via Zoom
Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)
Trainer: Dr. Cornelia Altenburg
Registration deadline: 23 June 2026
Contact for organizational Questions: event@rs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Further information and registration