The aim of this course is to equip you with the ability to lead a good life as an early-career researcher. This course will provide you with 1. knowledge about basic psychological concepts 2. practical exercises that have been shown to foster well-being.
Over the course of 12 weeks, we will cover the following topics:
Human intelligence & emotions
Personality & creativity
Conflict situations
Productivity, Memory & Attention
Stress & Well-being
Mental Health & Mental Illness
All of the topics are targeted at early-career researchers. Please note that this course cannot replace any type of counselling or professional medical support – for any immediate assistance with professional, personal or health issues please consider making use of IST Austria’s free employee assistance program, or any other support mechanism at IST. For general urgent help hotlines you can also see the compiled information here: https://wiki.ist.ac.at/images/2/26/IST_Help-Poster.pdf
Please note that the course will be held on following dates: 10.3.; 17.3; 24.3; 31.3; 7.4; 21.4; 28.4; 5.5;12.5;19.5; 2.6.;9.6;
Target group: Early-career researchers (Phase II PhD students, post-docs)
Prerequisites: Willingness to participate in practical exercises
Evaluation: Attendance
Teaching format: Lectures and practical exercises.
ECTS: 6 Year: 2021
Teacher(s):
Judita Huber Daniela Klammer Saskia Lackner
Teaching assistant(s):
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- Teacher: Judita Huber
- Teacher: Daniela Klammer
- Teacher: Saskia Lackner