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English compact course for disputation preparation

As part of its Academic Skills Training, the University of Erfurt is offering its advanced doctoral cadnidates a compact course on preparing for oral examinations on March 20, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The course will be offered online and will be held in English.

The compact course supports doctoral candidates in preparing for the defense of their dissertation. After a short input, it offers space for questions and exchange with the trainer and participants. Topics covered include organizational basics, selection and preparation of content, presentation planning, and strategies for dealing with stress and difficult questions. The aim is for participants to leave the course feeling more confident about defending their own dissertation.

The trainer is Dr Alexander Egeling, a certified trainer and coach with more than ten years of experience in the key areas of management, career planning, and communication.

Further information and registration details can be found on our event page.

Another compact course in German will take place on 2 December 2026. In addition, the university offers a extensive defence training on 15 and 16 October 2026 in English (in presence).

Further information / contact:

Employee, a.o. Competence-Oriented Personnel Development for Academics
(President's Office and Staff Unit University Development)
C02 – administration building / C02.01.59
Office hours
on appointment
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