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This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.

This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.         

There is no denying that a PhD thesis defense is of critical importance. Therefore, preparing for dissertation defense should be like summarizing your work and responding all associated questions. 

The defense is an integral part of the examination and often linked with insecurities and stage fright.  It looks like an iceberg on the way to the doctoral degree. To melt the iceberg, you should show...

This event takes place in German.

Communication is a difficult thing to handle. We do it every day, right now that you read this text. It’s trivial and ubiquitous. On the other hand we know: It’s challenging, sometimes dysfunctional. This general statement applies even more to communication between supervisor and doctoral researcher. The experienced meets the inexperienced. And both sides have their own expectations, unfortunately...

Lauschangriff auf's Universum

Mit Licht dem Universum lauschen und nach Dunkler Materie fahnden – wie das möglich ist erklärt dir die Physikerin Katharina Isleif beim Girls'Day des Exzellenzclusters Quantum Universe! Nach der Begrüßung starten wir mit einer kurzen Vorlesung über Licht und hören danach, wie sich Gravitationswellen im Universum aufspüren lassen. In einer virtuellen Labortour...

This event takes place in German and is open to all interested researchers. The participation is free of charge. Please register here.

The decision to start a PhD project comes with many important questions: What are the paths to a doctorate at Hamburg’s higher education institutions and which type of doctorate is right for me? How do I choose a subject and a supervisor? Where do I apply for a job or where can I get funding for my project? In short, what is doing a PhD all about?

This HRA information session is for...

A doctorate is a marathon. Many setbacks must be overcome, enthusiasm and disillusionment are close together. In addition, it is often a balancing act to reconcile scientific work with other areas of work and life – such as teaching, project work or a family. In order to meet the different demands and to stick to the doctorate, both self-management and self-care are essential. 

The workshop is...

In two tailor-made workshops you are invited to develop and strengthen key skills that will be very useful for your present and future professional career, be that within academia or in business and industry. The trainers are carefully selected experts with many years of experience in teaching scientists.

The workshops run parallel from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. on 28 April and 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on...