BIGS-OAS Curriculum 2026

1. Workshop: Innovative Solutions with Idea Mining - A workshop offered by Transfer Center enaCom - [10. June 2026] In this workshop, you will learn to break through habitual thought patterns, develop creative ideas that create impact and approach problems unconventionally. We will go through the process of idea mining as a creative tool for innovation management together in interdisciplinary teams using a real example. A mix of different creative techniques will be used and the resulting ideas will then be analysed in terms of their usefulness and feasibility.

2. Workshop: Planning Your International Career – Turning Intercultural Experience into a Professional Asset - [Elke Spielmanns-Rome] - [17./18. July 2026] The workshop combines interactive exercises, group work, and practical input to help you turn your intercultural experiences into real career advantages. You will learn how to identify and communicate your unique strengths in an international job market.

3. Free Topic IIV: Environmental Humanities. Current Issues and Debates - [Christoph Antweiler] - [23./24. July 2026] Free Topic IIV: Environmental Humanities. Current Issues and Debates [Christoph Antweiler] - [23./24. July 2026]This seminar offers an introduction to an interdisciplinary field of research that examines the relationship between societies and their environment, as well as societal perspectives on nature. Topics include global environmental issues in the context of the Anthropocene, ecocriticism, ‘more-than-human’ approaches and environmental justice. We will read and discuss both introductory texts and contributions to the current debate.

3. Free Topic IIV: Thinking Through Things: Mapping Key Issues in the Material Turn in the Humanities [Jahfar Shareef] - [12./13. August 2026]

4. Lecture: Der historische Chinggis Khan - [Veronika Veit] - [Winter term 2026/27]

Individual assistance: Proposal Writing - personal and individual assistance [Kristina Großmann] - [permanent] One of the biggest challenges during the PhD. phase is often to find financial support! In light of limited public funding, the securing of sources of financial support – whether classic science-funding organisations, foundations or companies – is an important task, especially in the academic and non-profit sectors. BIGS-OAS is very pleased to be able to provide permanent support to all of you who need personal assistance. Instead of a seminar Prof. Kristina Großmann (Department of Southeast Asian Studies) offers individual help in writing proposals etc. and guides you through the application process. Please contact her directly via email kgrossma@uni-bonn.de!