Next Generation Literacies - Workshops
Workshops 2024
Communicating Research Through Media
6th of September 2024
The workshop led by Dr Jinhyun Cho and Dr Laura Smith-Khan illustrated[MOU1] the vital skill of communicating research both within and beyond one’s field. Understanding the importance of effectively translating complex findings for non-expert audiences is critical for advancing a research career, and this workshop addressed various strategies to accomplish this. Dr Cho, a Senior Lecturer in Translating and Interpreting at Macquarie University, Australia, shared her extensive experience in engaging with media platforms. Dr Smith-Khan, a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of New England, Australia, complemented this with her acclaimed public communication efforts, recognized with the prestigious Max Crawford Medal. The workshop outlined practical strategies for researchers, including how to identify media-worthy research, build an online presence through social media, approach various media platforms for dissemination, and convey research content in engaging and accessible formats. Overall, the session equipped Next Generation Literacies members with essential tools to enhance their communication skills, thereby fostering greater outreach and impact for their research endeavors.
Emotional Literacy
28th of June 2024
This workshop was led by Prof. Christine Schmalenbach from the Faculty of Education, University of Hamburg. She introduced participants to the concept of emotional literacy and its foundations. The relevance of emotional literacy in both research and educational practice, and it how it may relate to other literacies, was a key focus. Overall, the workshop provided valuable insights into the critical importance of emotional literacy and equipped participants with applicable knowledge for further research.
Workshops 2023 - 2024
Gaining insights into open science: A successful two-part workshop series
14th of December 2023 + 29th of February 2024
In two very insightful workshops, Next Generation Literacies members learned about the principles and infrastructures of open science – a topic that is consistently gaining in importance for scholars internationally. In December 2023, Dr Meng Liu, Assistant Professor at the School of English and International Studies at Beijing Foreign University, gave an overview of the topic, from historical roots to future horizons. Along the way, Dr Liu dispelled common misconceptions regarding open science, inspiring network members to embrace its possibilities. In a follow-up workshop, in February 2024, Dr Christoph Schindler laid out the role of open science in education research. As head of the Literature Information Systems Department at the Information Centre for Education at the Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, Dr Schindler pointed participants to useful infrastructures in linking open science with the discipline of education. We would like to thank the speakers for the very informative workshops and the attendees for their interesting questions and stimulating contributions to the discussion!
Workshops 2022
Introduction to Mentoring: A Key to Professional and Personal Development
Dr Ljubica Lozo
7th of July 2022
Understanding German Academic Culture
Dr Nils Reschke
13-14th of September 2022
Workshops 2021
How to get published?
8th - 9th of December 2021
On December 8 & 9 2021, early career researchers had the opportunity to get first-hand information on publishing procedures, and to receive personalized feedback on ongoing publication projects. In three successive talks, the experienced editors Prof. Ingrid Gogolin, Prof. Ingrid Piller, and Prof. Yongyan Zheng provided unique insights into the structures and procedures within an academic journal. With the aim to demystify academic publishing, the talks encompassed the different stages of editorial evaluation processes, how to handle rejection, how to maximize the impact of a publication, and several other topics. In another panel session, three early career researchers from different universities (Universität Hamburg, Macquarie University, Fudan University) shared their experience, and gave helpful advice regarding publishing processes. Participants questions and comments have been included into highly enriching panel discussions. Additionally, in two individual session slots, registered individuals had the opportunity to discuss their publishing projects with the editors, one-on-one.