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

HUL - Short Sessions

Sie möchten entspannt beim Frühstücks-Kaffee inspirierende Anregungen bekommen und sich über Themen der Lehre austauschen? Dann sind Sie hier richtig!

In einstündigen, interaktiven Websessions möchten wir Ihnen Impulse für Ihre Lehre an der UHH und Raum für Austausch und Fragen geben.

Es sind ausdrücklich alle an der Lehre interessierten Personen der UHH herzlich...

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...

As part of the research communication project, the Hamburg Research Academy offers an e-learning course for an introduction to science communication. The course offers basic knowledge of how science communication works. It focuses on topics such as dimensions of science communication, the interplay of actors and target groups or dealing with media requests. The interactive learning units are...

HUL - Short Sessions

Sie möchten entspannt beim Frühstücks-Kaffee inspirierende Anregungen bekommen und sich über Themen der Lehre austauschen? Dann sind Sie hier richtig!

In einstündigen, interaktiven Websessions möchten wir Ihnen Impulse für Ihre Lehre an der UHH und Raum für Austausch und Fragen geben.

Es sind ausdrücklich alle an der Lehre interessierten Personen der UHH herzlich...

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...

This event takes place in German.

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

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...

This event takes place in German.

This production has been awarded BEST STAGE PRESENTATION at the international FEATS festival in Antwerp 2023!

6.30 pm: Introduction with Dr. Michel Büch

The wedding day of the too-young and too-in-love Eurydice and Orpheus ends unexpectedly: Unable to resist the promise of a letter written by her deceased father, Eurydice finds herself at a stranger’s apartment. On her escape, she trips, falls...

This production has been awarded BEST STAGE PRESENTATION at the international FEATS festival in Antwerp 2023!

Audience discussion after the show.

The wedding day of the too-young and too-in-love Eurydice and Orpheus ends unexpectedly: Unable to resist the promise of a letter written by her deceased father, Eurydice finds herself at a stranger’s apartment. On her escape, she trips, falls and...

This event takes place in German.

This production has been awarded BEST STAGE PRESENTATION at the international FEATS festival in Antwerp 2023!

The wedding day of the too-young and too-in-love Eurydice and Orpheus ends unexpectedly: Unable to resist the promise of a letter written by her deceased father, Eurydice finds herself at a stranger’s apartment. On her escape, she trips, falls and dies. In the underworld, where all words...

In today’s rapidly evolving academic landscape, many researchers are exploring alternative career paths beyond traditional academia. This short interactive workshop is designed for those interested in science communication and eager to understand how to navigate this field.

Our two experienced guests have successfully transitioned from research to positions in science communication, one at a...

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

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

In cooperation with Startup Port

Whether in research, on the master's thesis or by chance on a bike - a variety of ideas arise in different places. Founding a company can be a possible way to ensure that great ideas don’t just sink into the drawer but are brought to life. Startup2Go is about exchanging ideas about starting a business, getting inspiration and feedback, finding out more about...

This event takes place in German.

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
...

This event takes place in German.

Scientific posters are an integral part of the daily work of scientists. Usually, you design them for an expert group with special pre-knowledge. But sometimes there are also posters required to explain your work to a much broader target group – for example, at "Open House" events. In this workshop you will learn visual methods that will help you convey your message to a lay audience – and also...

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

This event takes place in German.

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

The team of Startup Port invites you to a breakfast with female founders. Are you interested in founding a company? Are you about to start a business or have you already founded one? Then come by to exchange ideas with other women about the topic of "founding" and to support each other. 

What awaits you? 

Depending on your wishes, there will be a keynote speech or you, as an expert, can exchange...

This event takes place in German.

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...

This event takes place in German.

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

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

To achieve your goals in career and life, you first need to clarify what you truly want—or determine whether what you think you want is the right fit. In this workshop, I will share strategies to help you identify your values, transferable skills, and strengths. We will explore how storytelling and networking tools can enhance your ability to communicate your aspirations and increase your...

This event takes place in German.

Writing for a non-scientific audience has you breaking out into sweat? Don’t worry, you are not alone. The good news: while talent plays a role as it does in any skill, so do method, technique and practice. Engaging writing is a skill that you can learn. This course will focus on the basics:

1. Mind the gap: how to write for target audiences beyond academia
2. Dealer's choice: an introduction to...

This event takes place in German.

Academic Career: yes or no? And what comes next? 

This one-hour event supports you in clarifying individual career questions in a small group (max. 4 doctoral candidates and/or postdocs). Particularly those of you who are "not yet decided" will receive suggestions for confident and timely decision-making.

Systemic questions and resource-oriented coaching methods enable you to change your...

This event takes place in German.

Join us for an exclusive in-person pitch training session designed for teams and individuals with a developed pitch deck. You'll have the opportunity for live practice, receive valuable feedback, and benefit from expert coaching to enhance both your pitch deck and
presentation skills.

This event is held by Startup Port. 

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

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

This event takes place in German.

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...

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

In cooperation with Startup Port

Whether in research, on the master's thesis or by chance on a bike - a variety of ideas arise in different places. Founding a company can be a possible way to ensure that great ideas don’t just sink into the drawer but are brought to life. Startup2Go is about exchanging ideas about starting a business, getting inspiration and feedback, finding out more about...

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

Writing is an essential skill for researchers aiming for success. This two-day workshop is packed with tips and strategies designed to streamline the writing process, making it not only more efficient but also more enjoyable. Over the two days, we dive into the art of writing, focussing on mastering techniques to effectively communicate your ideas and findings to your readers. By understanding...

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...

The team of Startup Port invites you to a breakfast with female founders. Are you interested in founding a company? Are you about to start a business or have you already founded one? Then come by to exchange ideas with other women about the topic of "founding" and to support each other.

What awaits you?

Depending on your wishes, there will be a keynote speech or you, as an expert, can exchange...

This event takes place in German.

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.      

Writing is an essential part of the successful researcher’s skillset. However, writing at the standard necessary to publish in peer-reviewed journals can be challenging. This two-day writing workshop is for doctoral researchers in the life and natural sciences who wish to improve their academic writing skills in English.

This hands-on workshop will delve into the structure of English papers and...

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.      

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

This event takes place in German.

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

This event takes place in German.

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...

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

Join us for an exclusive in-person pitch training session designed for teams and individuals with a developed pitch deck. You'll have the opportunity for live practice, receive valuable feedback, and benefit from expert coaching to enhance both your pitch deck and
presentation skills.

This event is held by Startup Port. 

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

This workshop is aimed at scientists who apply for funding for their research, especially postdocs. The seminar enables you to adequately reflect the topic of science communication in your grant applications and to implement the communication projects planned within the framework of your research proposals.

The workshop will cover essential basic principles of science communication. You will then...

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

This event takes place in German.

Don’t let funding calls pass you by because you haven't had time to put the ideas in your head down in to a coherent proposal. This is an opportunity to spend a day taming your great research ideas. These may be ideas that you have been pondering for some time, have discussed with colleagues, but have not quite got them organised and on to paper. In this interactive session you will spend some...

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...

Academic Career: yes or no? And what comes next? 

This one-hour event supports you in clarifying individual career questions in a small group (max. 4 doctoral candidates and/or postdocs). Particularly those of you who are "not yet decided" will receive suggestions for confident and timely decision-making.

Systemic questions and resource-oriented coaching methods enable you to change your...

(Bi-lingual workshop)

This workshop is primarily aimed at doctoral students who would like to take part in the fifth Hamburg Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT) on 9 September 2025. Speakers will be given preference when allocating workshop places, therefore you can only register for the waiting list. Further information on the competition will follow soon.

At events such as the Three Minute...

The team of Startup Port invites you to a breakfast with female founders. Are you interested in founding a company? Are you about to start a business or have you already founded one? Then come by to exchange ideas with other women about the topic of "founding" and to support each other.

What awaits you?

Depending on your wishes, there will be a keynote speech or you, as an expert, can exchange...

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.      

Many PhD researchers opt for further careers in higher education and research. So, they work as postdoc as the next step. But the application process can be mysterious, the transition phase from doctorate to postdoc may seem difficult, expectations and requirements remain uncertain. In this workshop, we will demystify the process from PhD to postdocs. We will describe the roles, rights and duties...

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...

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...

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.      

The team of Startup Port invites you to a breakfast with female founders. Are you interested in founding a company? Are you about to start a business or have you already founded one? Then come by to exchange ideas with other women about the topic of "founding" and to support each other.

What awaits you?

Depending on your wishes, there will be a keynote speech or you, as an expert, can exchange...