Public Events

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...

LiDS Lunch Lecture "The Text Complexity of German Children's Books at the Word Level" on May 04, 2026, from 12:15 pm to 01:45 pm in room 213, Von-Melle-Park 8

German children’s books are used to support literacy in second language learners of German in North America. But what makes children’s books truly readable? In this LiDS Lunch Lecture, Dr. Roswita Dressler (University of Calgary) and Dr...

Prof. Dr. Ingrid Piller, Faculty of Education, University of Hamburg

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and registers coalesce in public 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.

This event takes place in German.

Nicht jede KI-Nutzung im Selbststudium ist für das Lernen hilfreich. Diese Short Session beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, warum Studierende Aufgaben manchmal lieber von KI lösen lassen und was Lehrende daraus für die Gestaltung ihrer Lehre ableiten können. Im Mittelpunkt stehen konkrete Ansatzpunkte, um das eigenständige Bearbeiten von Aufgaben attraktiver zu machen und Studierende für die Folgen...

Do you want to communicate your research clearly and sharpen your messages? Learn how to convey complex content using simple drawings – for other researchers, stakeholders, and the public.

Visualizations make research tangible and break down barriers. They facilitate collaboration across disciplines, reduce misunderstandings, and create transparency. They also help you structure your own thoughts...

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...

In this hands-on session, you will get an overview of some of the most essential techniques for delivering convincing and engaging science project presentations to external panels. Drawing on over ten years of experience with scientific grant coaching, especially ERC Interview Grant Training, this workshops offers practical tools for improving your presentation skills. You will learn how to...

This event takes place in German.

Dr. Nicole Marinaro, Faculty of Education, University of Hamburg

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and registers coalesce in public and...

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

Martin S. Derince, Faculty of Education, University of Hamburg

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and registers coalesce in public and private...

Rationale and Objectives
Researchers are increasingly faced with expectations to raise third-party funds if they want to pursue a successful research career. Yet, applying for third-party funds is not an end in itself and could even be detrimental to research careers, if disconnected from own scientific or life plans or scientific goals. This workshop, thus, aims to clarify which kinds of funding...

Dr. Andrea Peškovà, Institute for Romance Philology, Freie Universität Berlin

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and registers coalesce in...

This event takes place in German.

Although women are highly qualified in science, they continue to be structurally disadvantaged. They are underrepresented in key positions, less likely to be recognised as experts, and have less speaking time at events. And when they raise their voices, they are more often victims of hate speech. This is not an individual failure, but rather a reflection of a system that distributes visibility...

Carolin Holtermann, Doctoral Researcher in Data Science, University of Hamburg Business School, University of Hamburg

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different...

Sprachmodelle können Lernprozesse unterstützen – doch ihre Antworten sind nicht frei von Verzerrungen. In dieser Session beleuchten wir, wie Bias in KI‑gestützten Texten entsteht und welche Folgen das für Studium und Lehre hat. Anschließend erproben wir Strategien, mit denen sich Antworten kritisch prüfen und Verzerrungen durch geschicktes Formulieren der eigenen Fragen reduzieren lassen.

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This event takes place in German.

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...

The big annual event "HELLO ARBEITSWELT" gives students a comprehensive overview of the job market. Looking for an exciting part-time job, internship, or the perfect way to kick off your career? Come by and meet potential employers in person – no complicated application process required. Whether it's a working student position, trainee program, or a graduate job: at our career event you can...

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Pillai, Department of English Language, University of Malaya

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and registers coalesce in...

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...

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...

Prof. Dr. Edgar Schneider, Department of English and American Studies, University of Regensburg

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and...

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

Dr. Andrea Leone-Pizzighella, Institute for Applied Linguistics Eurac Research, Bolzano-Bozen

Public Lecture as part of "Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen" (general lecture series)

Everyday Multilingualism

Linguistic diversity is a feature of all contemporary differentiated societies around the world. Dialects and standard languages, migrant and minority languages, different modalities and registers...

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...

Panelists: Prof. Dr. Drorit Lengyel, Faculty of Education, University of Hamburg / Dr. Loy Lising, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney / Dr. Claudia Mendes, Knowledge Exchange Agency, University of Hamburg / Dr. Jenia Yudytska, Faculty of Education, University of Hamburg
– Chair: Dr. Sarah McMonagle, Faculty Research Centre Literacy in Diversity Settings, Faculty of Education...

This workshop is primarily aimed at doctoral students who would like to take part in the sixth Hamburg Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT) on 25 August 2026. Speakers will be given preference when allocating workshop places, therefore you can only register for the waiting list.

Presenting your PhD thesis in just 3 minutes is a big communicative challenge. Tools of science communication can help...

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...

Hamburg International Summer School Literacies for Social Participation on 20 - 31 July 2026 at the University of Hamburg.

Our research centre LiDS offers a summer school on the topic of literacies for social participation. Participants will have the opportunity to attend lectures and workshops given by renowned international experts and to connect with them. Furthermore, they will be able to...

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...

Doctoral Symposium Literacies for Social Participation on July 27 – 28, 2026 at the University of Hamburg.

Are you a PhD student researching in the field of multilingual literacy development and social participation? If so, you are cordially invited to submit an abstract to participate in the doctoral symposium Literacies for Social Participation at the University of Hamburg on 27-28 July 2026...

The workshop is designed to provide you with information about the most important phases of the appointment procedure for W1 to W3 professorships in Germany as well as concrete advice for your applications.

Format
This event takes place in a blended learning format. You will be given access to a self-study video (3 hours 45 minutes) in advance, in which all essential content on the topic of...

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...

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.          

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? How do I prepare for and present myself during the interview and which type of questions should I expect?

At the beginning, the seminar will mainly focus on the...

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.