September 2025
Conference Presentation: Engaging the Listener in Your Talk
The seminar provides participants the opportunity to perfect their public-speaking skills. This is an activity-based workshop led by theatre professionals whose expertise is in helping the speaker effectively communicate the importance and relevance of the work and the core message in the talk. Repetition is a key aspect of the training so that participants can strengthen the narrative, the...
Three Minute Thesis-Wettbewerb 2025
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Physik-Projekt-Tage
The Physics Project Days (PPT) are a four-day physics workshop for high school students from northern Germany at the University of Hamburg. You will work in small groups on exciting projects in the university's research groups at the Bahrenfeld campus (DESY) and gain an insight into everyday life there. There is also a varied supporting program, and you will get to know other girls your age who...
Physik-Projekt-Tage
The Physics Project Days (PPT) are a four-day physics workshop for high school students from northern Germany at the University of Hamburg. You will work in small groups on exciting projects in the university's research groups at the Bahrenfeld campus (DESY) and gain an insight into everyday life there. There is also a varied supporting program, and you will get to know other girls your age who...
Approaches to Good Supervision. Session 5: Laws, Rules and Regulations
About the Series
Starting as a postdoc, junior group leader or junior professor, it is usually expected to supervise doctoral candidates. Supervision however is one of the tasks that are so “normal” in academia that we quite often neglect to further explain and prepare: “Everybody knows what supervision is so we don’t need to talk about it.” As a result of this mindset, researchers who start...
‘HERA - A ring walk through Bahrenfeld’
This event is held in German.
Videos für die Wissenschaftskommunikation
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Mein Karriere-Kompass
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Career Options: Startklar für den öffentlichen Dienst
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
HRA Spotlight – Early Career Researchers in der Wissenschaftskommunikation
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Tag für Promotionsinteressierte
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
E-Learning: Starting Your PhD or Postdoc in Hamburg Successfully
Getting Started in the German Academic System
At the beginning of your doctoral or postdoctoral journey, it is crucial to first and foremost organize the research tasks of your work – while at the same time not losing sight of other relevant aspects that arise in this early phase of your career. Researchers who have not yet gained experience in the German academic system in their previous career...
October 2025
PIER Graduate Week
The PIER Graduate Week is an interdisciplinary lecture and workshop week for young scientists. It offers two scientific block courses for doctoral researchers in the wide range of the PIER research fields of Particle & Astroparticle Physics, Nanoscience, Photon Science and Infection & Structural Biology. Complementary soft skill courses take place on 10-13 October.
The scientific courses are a...
Quantum Effects
The leading annual international exhibition and conference for application-oriented quantum technology will take place from 7 to 8 October 2025. Quantum Effects provides a platform for innovations, international collaboration and the transfer of knowledge from research to market-ready applications. Showcasing industrial enterprises and leading research institutions from all over the world, Quantum...
Career Options: Zwischen Forschung und Industrie – Karrierewege und Einstiegsmöglichkeiten bei Fraunhofer
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Setting Boundaries in Academia: Strategic Nos for Your Career
This workshop is designed for early career researchers who want to take more strategic control of their academic careers by learning how to set healthy boundaries.
In today’s competitive academic environment, many researchers struggle with saying no to requests and opportunities. This often leads to scattered focus, burnout, and slower career progress.
The academic world presents unique...
Soil walk. A performative walk across the soils of Bahrenfeld
This event takes place in German.
MINGZ Postdoc Welcome Night
The MIN-Faculty at Universität Hamburg welcomes all new (and anybody that still feels new) postdoctoral fellows in Hamburg, to the supportive environment at the MIN faculty and at PIER Education Platform (PEP). We will make you familiar with structures at the MIN faculty and have two mini Workshops to choose between!
Betreuung von Promovierenden. Session 1: Gute Betreuung?! Erste Annäherung an eine neue Rolle
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Publishing Journal Articles: Strategies for Success
Journal articles should be published to influence the field – not simply to increase the list of publications. This advanced workshop is designed for researchers who have already begun their publishing journey and are seeking to refine their strategies. We will navigate the publishing and peer review process, with the aim of enhancing acceptance rates.
Contents
- The current publishing landscape
-...
Karriereorientierung: Gruppenberatung für Promovierende und Postdocs
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Engage, Enlighten, Entertain. Presenting Your Work to Non-Scientists
This workshop will give you key guidelines and practical tips on how to become better at presenting your research, or anything, really – both to peer audiences, and to non-academic audiences.
The workshop takes a very practical approach and will cover these topics:
Contents
- Why and how to engage your audience
- Cater to the brain! How to employ media in an optimized way
- Fidgeting, nausea, shaky...
November 2025
Getting Started. The Successful Path to a Doctorate Degree
As a PhD candidate you are the project manager of your own PhD project. This workshop supplies you with the tools you need in order to plan and execute your doctoral project as effectively and efficiently as possible. You discuss and test basic strategies and techniques of a good project- and time-management. This allows you to organize yourself and your workload in better ways. Based on your...
Water walk. A walking experiment through Science City Bahrenfeld
This event takes place in German.
MINGZ Doctoral Welcome Night
The MIN Graduate Center (MINGZ) is excited to invite the new (and not-so-new) doctoral researchers to a Welcome Night. You will be able to get to know the MINGZ, meet your fellow doctoral candidates, and grab a beer. We will provide information on:
How to get started at Universität Hamburg;
How to optimize the journey towards your doctoral degree;
How to cope with stress, planning your career...
Onboarding in German Academia
Information and support for doctoral researchers new to the German academic system
Researching, teaching, supervising, and working in the German academic system brings with it challenges in terms of communication and collaboration. An understanding of how research organisations work, what structures they follow, what career opportunities there are and what expectations are associated with them...
Interviewtraining für Wissenschaftlerinnen*
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Disputationstraining
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Betreuung von Promovierenden. Session 2: Lead. Führungsaufgaben in der Betreuung wahrnehmen
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Quantum Universe Attract.Workshop
Are you a Master’s student, a doctoral researcher or an early stage postdoctoral researcher driven by curiosity and a passion for uncovering the mysteries of the universe? Are topics like Higgs physics, gravitational waves, dark matter, fundamental theory, modern algebraic or geometric structures, or AI in fundamental physics exciting career options for you? Then the Quantum Universe...
Spuk im Labor – Die rätselhafte Welt der Quantenmechanik
This event takes place in German.
Selbstbewusst den eigenen Weg gehen: Ein Workshop für Frauen* in der Wissenschaft
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Academic Career Toolkit: Grant Writing
Discover why compelling grant writing is a crucial skill for your academic career. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to present research projects clearly and convincingly to increase your chances of receiving funding. Benefit from practical input and personalised support for sustainable success in grant acquisition.
Further details can be found in the programme attached.
Academic Career Toolkit: Grant Writing
Discover why compelling grant writing is a crucial skill for your academic career. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to present research projects clearly and convincingly to increase your chances of receiving funding. Benefit from practical input and personalised support for sustainable success in grant acquisition.
Further details can be found in the programme attached.
Career Options: Consulting
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
December 2025
HRA Spotlight – Starting your Doctoral Journey in Hamburg: Essential Information and Helpful Tips
The decision to start a doctoral project comes with many urgent questions: What paths lead to a doctorate at Hamburg’s higher education institutions and what kind of doctorate is right for me? How do I choose a topic and a supervisor? Where do I apply for a position or where can I get funding for my project? In short, what is doing a doctorate all about?
This HRA information event is designed for...
Entdecke, was in dir steckt! Kompetenzen und Potenziale benennen
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Strategisch und sichtbar Netzwerken
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Betreuung von Promovierenden. Session 3: Train. Wissenschaftliche Entwicklung gestalten
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
January 2026
LinkedIn für Forschende
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Karrierewege außerhalb der Wissenschaft
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Mit guten Fragen zu guten Entscheidungen kommen
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Mit guten Fragen zu guten Entscheidungen kommen
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Betreuung von Promovierenden. Session 4: Facilitate. Die Zeit nach der Promotion in den Blick nehmen
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Career Planning After Your Doctorate – Get Started!
When should you start thinking about the time "after"? How do you plan your next steps? What is important to consider? This workshop will encourage you to approach this topic with confidence and will help you to plan in a timely and strategic way.
Join us for a deep dive into the topic of "transferable skills" and learn how to translate the competencies you have acquired during your academic...
Wissenschaftlich Präsentieren – Klar und kompetent
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Angriffe auf Forschende? Ein Workshop zum Umgang mit Wissenschaftsfeindlichkeit
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Exposé-Werkstatt. Von der Idee zum Text
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.