German Institute for Global and Area Studies | Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

Training at the GIGA

Expanding and renewing knowledge is a constant part of scholarly and administrative work. Our internal GIGA Training Programme with courses and workshops on a variety of topics, including soft skills, enables our employees to continuously develop their skills. The offer is generally aimed at all employee groups, although the target groups of specific training courses may vary. In addition, the GIGA offers regular in-house English and German language courses.

In addition to the internal training offers, staff can attend external training possibilities and specialised courses, for which they can apply for financial support from the GIGA. The Academic Development Manager offers assistance in finding suitable offers.

GIGA Training | 18/06/2024

Giving and Receiving Feedback in Academia – Across Cultures, Hierarchies & Departments

This workshop is designed to offer perspectives, tools and practice to make both giving and receiving feedback more effective and enjoyable.

Target group: All GIGA staff

GIGA, In person

GIGA Training | 10/06/2024 - 11/06/2024

Machine Learning

The course would introduce the basic aspects of machine learning and how it can be applied in social scientific research.

Target group: GIGA Researchers (all levels), open for external participants

GIGA, in person

GIGA Training | 06/06/2024 - 07/06/2024

Analysing Qualitative Data Using MAXQDA

The course will cover the basics of coding and setting up a new project in MAXQDA, before moving on to some of the more advanced features such as visual tools, code variables and survey analysis.

Target group: GIGA Researchers (all levels), open for external participants

GIGA, in person

GIGA Training | 22/05/2024 - 24/05/2024

Field Research Methods

This short course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative field-based research methods for developing and testing theories in the social sciences.

Target group: GIGA Researchers (all levels), open for external participants

Online

GIGA Training | 25/04/2024

Academic Publishing

The course is designed to cover the most important aspects of publishing scholarly work. It will first offer an overview of different formats, including articles, book chapters, policy papers, working papers and book reviews.

Target group: GIGA Researchers (all levels), open for external participants

GIGA, in person

Contact

Dr. Maren Wagner (née Hoepfner)

Acad. Director Doctoral Programme

T. +49 40 42825-762 maren.wagner@giga-hamburg.de

GIGA Doctoral Programme

The GIGA has a long tradition of integrating young researchers into its research structure. This tradition culminated in the establishment of the GIGA Doctoral Programme. This programme seeks to provide a platform for young, international, and German academics, from which they can pursue their research and professional development, particularly in the field of comparative area studies (CAS).

Doctoral Programme

Training at the GIGA

GIGA Training Programme