MIN Faculty Courses

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...

HUL - Short Sessions

Sie möchten entspannt beim Kaffee die Lehre weiterentwickeln? Dann sind Sie hier richtig!

In einstündigen, interaktiven Websessions möchten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit geben, sich über Fragen und Herausforderungen der Lehre auszutauschen und voneinander zu lernen.

Es sind ausdrücklich alle an der Lehre interessierten Personen der UHH herzlich eingeladen, an den Websessions...

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...

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...

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...

HUL - Short Sessions

Sie möchten entspannt beim Kaffee die Lehre weiterentwickeln? Dann sind Sie hier richtig!

In einstündigen, interaktiven Websessions möchten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit geben, sich über Fragen und Herausforderungen der Lehre auszutauschen und voneinander zu lernen.

Es sind ausdrücklich alle an der Lehre interessierten Personen der UHH herzlich eingeladen, an den Websessions...

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

HUL - Short Sessions

Would you like to receive inspiring ideas and exchange thoughts on teaching topics while enjoying a relaxed breakfast coffee? Then you're in the right place! 

In one-hour interactive web sessions, we aim to provide you with impulses for your teaching at UHH and space for exchange and questions.

Everyone interested in topics regarding "Teaching and learning at UHH" is...

This event takes place in German.

"Filipino (Tagalog)" Language Courses in Winter Semester 2025/26

In winter semester 2025/26, Mr. Vincent Wongaiham-Petersen will again be offering his interesting language courses "Filipino 1 (Tagalog)", "Filipino 3 (Tagalog)", and "Exploring the Tapestry of Contemporary Filipino (Tagalog) A".

  – "Filipino 1 (Tagalog)" is suitable for all beginners without any previous knowledge of Filipino who...

"Khmer I" Language Course in Winter Semester 2025/26

In winter semester 2025/26, Mr. Savuth Prum will again be offering his language course "Introduction to Khmer (Khmer I)" in order to bring interested students closer to the fascinating Cambodian language.

This course will be open to all University of Hamburg students; only in the unlikely event of overbooking, students from our department...

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.              

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

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 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...

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

This event takes place in German.

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.

This event takes place in German.

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...

This event takes place in German.

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...

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. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This event takes place in German.

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.

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.

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.              

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 HRA Spotlight provides an introduction to the German academic system, tailored for both doctoral researchers and postdocs. This talk will delve into topics such as traditional and new academic career paths, the research funding landscape as well as the implications of the WissZeitVG on career planning. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to navigate academic life in Germany...