The Konrad Adenauer Foundation organised a multi-day intensive seminar for PhD students from various disciplines in Hamburg. Within this framework, Dr. Patricia Schneider gave the introductory lecture on interdisciplinary projects in practice and academic work. Topics included the 'PiraT' project as a practical example, the work of 'thesis' as an association for PhD students and postdocs, and included was a debate about plagiarism and proper academic work.