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Filip Kolář
Filip Kolář
Charles University, Prague
Charles University, Prague
Field excursion to the surrounding woods, rocky outcrops and meadows
Biodiversity knowledge is an essential prerequisite of efficient field-oriented research. We will explore the surroundings of the venue that are part of Zdarske vrchy protected landscape area from a complex interdisciplinary view, primarily focused on local flora and vegetation. We will present and determine major plant species and vegetation types present in the surroundings, and discuss them in the contect of zoological and geological diversity of the area. The excursion will happen in any weather, please bring your outdoor gear!
Libor Štěpánek
Libor Štěpánek
Masaryk University, Brno
Effective Feedback Giving and Receiving in Academic Context
Effective feedback is a cornerstone of academic growth and collaboration. This interactive session is designed to equip PhD candidates with essential skills for giving and receiving constructive feedback in academic and professional settings, such as presentations and journal articles. Participants will be introduced to the feedback theoretical principles in order to engage in practical activities. Then, they will get hands-on experience in real-time scenarios, both as feedback givers and receivers. Through practice, guided discussions and reflective practices, the participants will be able to develop confidence in navigating feedback conversations, fostering collaboration and enhancing their scholarly work.
Clément Lafon Placette
Clément Lafon Placette
Charles University, Prague
Self compassion for stress management
Self compassion for stress management
“Publish or perish”, imposter syndrome, unrealistic expectations, perfectionism, work-life imbalance, you name it. Many obstacles can impair our well-being and prevent us from enjoying our work and life. In this workshop, we will share, reflect, pause and take the time to ask ourselves what are our reasons to engage into seemingly destructive behaviors. We will use techniques from different therapy models to inspire you to become more gentle with yourself and let go of expectations so that you can regain joy and energy in the work you are doing, and in your life. In this workshop, you’ll get to know and connect with other participants in a unique way, learn a few things about yourself, and likely have some fun while doing so. The workshop will be facilitated in English. Clément Lafon Placette is a plant biology associate professor in Charles University, and in parallel has been facilitating workshops and one-on-one counselling about well-being for a few years. For more information, see https://warmthandjoy.wordpress.com/.
Making science more humane: bringing more of the body, less of the mind
Making science more humane: bringing more of the body, less of the mind
Whether we want it or not, we are made of a body and we are emotional beings. This is often disregarded in science, where everything is about being rational and such, and yet we are humans interacting with each other (until AI takes over at least). If we fool ourselves thinking emotions are not important in science while we are led by them, we are blind to what is driving us. This may at worst lead to abuse (self inflicted or to others) and at best, lead to a lack of joy and aliveness. In this workshop, we'll then simply do that: have our body move as a groundwork to learn to mindfully be present with emotions. With the intention of making more mindful daily decisions when it comes to science, but first and foremost, to gain some more aliveness and joy. What we'll do is based on somatic and dance therapy. The workshop does not require any skill in dancing whatsoever, and it will not be very intense in terms of physical effort. It is not about performing; it is simply about getting your body to express itself. You just need to bring yourself and comfortable clothes
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