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This event takes place in German.

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Joanna Bouchi-Häfner / Max. Participants: 10

Hier entwickeln Sie ein Bewusstsein für Ihre Stärken und Ressourcen bei der Selbstorganisation. Reflektieren Sie individuelle Herausforderungen beim Planen, Organisieren und Abarbeiten von Aufgaben.

Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn to Lead – Führen mit Haltung“...

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: English / Trainer: Vicent Botella-Soler / Max. Participants: 20

In this workshop, we look into the factors that impact on how we think and make decisions. Learn to question how your mindset can help or hinder your day-to-day life and your future career prospects.

This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead - Mindset Leadership" as...

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 14

In diesem Workshop lernen Sie, was das eigene Profil für Arbeitgebende außerhalb der Hochschule attraktiv macht und wie Fähigkeiten überzeugend dargestellt werden.

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

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...

This event takes place in German.

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!

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

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

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...

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...

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

Der Denkanstoß zeigt auf, wie wichtig es für erfolgreiche (interne oder externe) Bewerbungen ist, die eigenen Kernkompetenzen und Interessen zu kennen und prägnant benennen zu können.

Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn to Lead – Führen mit Haltung“.

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This event takes place in German.

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...

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

Die Veranstaltung zeigt, wie Sie das enorme Potential des versteckten Stellenmarktes mit mutigem Netzwerken und erhöhter Sichtbarkeit anzapfen können. Sie erhalten Anregungen und Tipps!

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Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: English / Trainer: Oliver Grewe / Max. Participants: 100

The Food for Thought offers a brief introduction to science management and addresses the questions of what skills are expected and what potential the professional field offers.

This course can be credited for the certificate "Research Management: Developing Potential, Shaping...

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...

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: English / Trainer: Vicent Botella-Soler / Max. Participants: 100

In this talk, we will introduce some helpful strategies in transitioning away from academia and dispel some common misconceptions and biases. Among other things: The primacy of soft over hard skills.

This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead – Mindset Leadership".

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.

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

Von A wie Anschreiben bis Z wie Zielgehalt – die schriftliche Bewerbung. Wie kuratieren Sie Ihren Lebenslauf und wie knüpfen Sie mit Ihren Kompetenzen an der Stellenausschreibung an?

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

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Nils Reschke / Max. Participants: 10

Dieser Workshop stellt den „Faktor Mensch“ in der Projektarbeit in den Mittelpunkt. Denn Studien zufolge hängt der Erfolg von Hochschulprojekten nur zu einem Drittel von Techniken und Tools ab, zu zwei Dritteln hingegen vom Verhalten der Projektbeteiligten.

Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn...

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

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

In dieser Veranstaltung dreht sich alles um das Job-Interview. Von Fragetechniken über die Vorbereitung bis hin zur inneren Haltung. Nach dem Input bleibt auch noch Zeit für Ihre Fragen. 

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

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...

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

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 14

In diesem Workshop lernen Sie, was das eigene Profil für Arbeitgebende außerhalb der Hochschule attraktiv macht und wie Fähigkeiten überzeugend dargestellt werden.

Register here 

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

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

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

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

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...

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. 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.              

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: English / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

The talk shows how important it is for successful (internal or external) applications to know your own core competencies and interests and to be able to specify them precisely.

This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead - Mindset Leadership".

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Target Group: Doctoral researchers, Postdocs, Junior Professors and Leaders of Junior Research Groups / Language: English / Trainer: Dr. Desiree Dickerson / Max. Participants: 100

In this talk, you will: explore how your mindset and the mental models you hold shape your thoughts, your mood, your choices, and your productivity; and many more! 

This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead -...

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

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: English / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

This talk shows how bold networking and increasing your visibility can help you tap into the enormous potential of the so-called hidden job market. 

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What funding is available for postdocs and what should you consider when submitting an application?

This HRA Spotlight will provide a comprehensive overview of national funding formats with a focus on the German Research Foundation (DFG) and supplementary information on federal funding and foundations. Special focus will be on funding formats for postdocs, both in the early as well as in the more...

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...

Which EU funding is interesting for early career researchers after their doctorate?

The information event will give an overview of the funding formats "Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowships" and "ERC Grants" as well as an insight into the specifics of EU applications. After the presentation, you will have time for your individual questions.

HRA Spotlight: The Hamburg Research Academy offers regular...

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: English / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

How can you communicate your skills, qualifications and professional experience in your application documents in such a way that the recipients find your profile convincing? This introductory talk introduces different aspects of successful applications such as thorough preparation, becoming the...

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

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Joanna Bouchi-Häfner / Max. Participants: 8

In diesem Workshop erarbeiten Sie Ihre persönlichen Stärken und die damit einhergehenden beruflichen Perspektiven. Allein und in Kleingruppen erarbeiten Sie sich Ihre Karriereplanung.

Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn to Lead – Führen mit Haltung“.

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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 or on social media. In this workshop you will learn visual methods that will help you to convey your message to a lay...

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...

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: English / Trainer: Vicent Botella-Soler / Max. Participants: 20

In this workshop, we look into the factors that impact on how we think and make decisions. Learn to question how your mindset can help or hinder your day-to-day life and your future career prospects.

This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead - Mindset Leadership" as...

Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: English / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100

This talk is all about typical job interview questions (and possible answers). From interviewing techniques to preparation and your personal mindset. 

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

Target Group: Doctoral researchers, Postdocs, Junior Professors and Leaders of Junior Research Groups / Language: English / Trainer: Dr. Desiree Dickerson / Max. Participants: 100

In this talk, you will explore: Give yourself permission to feel uncertain; navigate uncertainty and worry; make micro-changes to maintain a solid emotional and mental foundation; and more! 

This course can be credited...

Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt / Max. Participants: 12

Eine Bewerbung in der Wissenschaft unterscheidet sich in zahlreichen Punkten von anderen Branchen: Wie sieht eine wissenschaftliche Bewerbungsmappe aus? 

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