March 2024
Jollification
This event takes place in German.
September 2025
Mit Storytelling Forschung neu denken
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Projektmanagement im Hochschulalltag – Tools und Techniken
Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Nils Reschke / Max. Participants: 14
In diesem Workshop werden relevante Techniken des Projektmanagements mit Blick auf die spezifischen Anforderungen von Forschenden und Beschäftigten im Wissenschaftsmanagement im Überblick vermittelt und anhand eines praxisnahen Szenarios eingeübt.
Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn to Lead –...
Invitation to the public dissertation defense of Paul Müller
Titel of Dissertation:
Navigating Climate Change Uncertainty: Adaptive Governance of European Fisheries – a German Case Study
First Audition? How to Apply for Professorships
Target Group: Postdoctoral Researchers, Junior Professors and Leaders of Junior Research Groups / Language: German / Trainer: Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt / Max. Participants: 12
The aim of the webcast is to provide participants with detailed information about all phases of the appointment procedure for professorships (focus Germany), and to give them concrete advice and tips for their applications...
Academic Career Perspectives – From PhD to Postdoc
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...
Invitation to the public defense of Linda Meier
This event takes place in German.
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.
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...
The Governance of the German Academic System
Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: German / Trainer: Jan-Martin Wiarda / Max. Participants: 100
The seminar aims to provide an overview of the complex structure of the German academic landscape and enable participants to reflect on this. In this context, we will examine the requirements and tasks of university management, faculties and administration.
This workshop can be credited to...
‘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.
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.
Applying Successfully for Jobs in Academia
Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: English / Trainer: Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt / Max. Participants: 12
The rules and requirements for job applications in academia are different from those in other fields. How should application documents look like? Which key skills acquired during dissertation or early postdoc years should be highlighted?
October 2025
Selbstorganisation – Zweckmäßig und zu mir passend
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“...
Mental Clarity & Decision Making
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...
Die Sprache der Wirtschaft – Wissenschaftskompetenzen in Bewerbungen darstellen
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.
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!
November 2025
Das Kompetenzprofil als Fundament erfolgreicher Bewerbungen
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“.
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...
Aktive Jobsuche: recherchieren – vernetzen – sichtbar werden
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!
Career Field: Science Management
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...
Changing Course: Insights on Transitioning Away From Academia
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".
...Wie schreibe ich eine gelungene Bewerbung?
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?
Projektmanagement im Hochschulalltag – Führung und der „Faktor Mensch“
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...
Typische Fragen im Job-Interview (außerhalb der Wissenschaft)
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.
January 2026
Die Sprache der Wirtschaft – Wissenschaftskompetenzen in Bewerbungen darstellen
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.
The Competency Profile as the Basis for Successful Applications
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".
February 2026
Taming the Inner Critic
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 -...
Active Job Search: Researching – Networking – Visibility
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.
How to Write Successful Applications
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...
Bin ich auf dem richtigen Weg? Individuelle Karriereplanung
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“.
Mental Clarity & Decision Making
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...
Common Job Interview Questions (Outside Academia)
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.
March 2026
Navigating Uncertainty
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...
Bewerben auf Postdoc-Stellen
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?