News for graduates and postdocs at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
13. Jul 2026
The interactive workshop aims at improving non-native English speakers’ skills in writing scientific texts in English and to permanently upgrade the linguistic quality of their English writing. Participants will be equipped with a textbook written by the trainer that covers all the features introduced during the sessions, they will have ample opportunity to ask individual questions, and they will receive immediate feedback on their own writing.
[ Read On … ]2. Sep 2026
The relationship with your supervisor plays an important role in a successful doctorate. Yet roles, responsibilities and mutual expectations in doctoral supervision are not always clearly discussed. Different communication styles and perspectives are part of academic collaboration and can sometimes lead to challenging situations.
This workshop supports doctoral researchers in actively shaping their supervisory relationship. You will reflect on what good supervision means to you, clarify roles and mutual expectations, and explore how supervision agreements and institutional frameworks can provide orientation and serve as useful communication tools.
A particular focus will be on communication: How can you address expectations and needs clearly? How can you give and receive feedback constructively? And how can you communicate with clarity and confidence when situations become challenging?
[ Read On … ]1. Sep 2026
From today, the ‘Pioneering Women’ exhibition is on display at the Stadtwerke customer centre at 5 Bornknechtstraße. It focuses on prominent female scientists and highlights their achievements in a unique way. Many of these women have had a decisive influence on the natural sciences, yet have long been overlooked in the public eye.
The exhibition was created as part of the ‘Beyond Amphiphilicity’ Research Training Group at the University of Halle, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It presents portraits developed by the Berlin-based science photographer Gesine Born with the aid of artificial intelligence. The focus is on the idea of bringing to life images that have never existed: portraits of female scientists in a style commonly associated with male scholars, yet often absent when it comes to women.
See also the online magazine of Stadtwerke (1. September 2026 | Mein Online-Magazin)
1. Sep 2026
Scientific work involves a significant amount of reading. How about increasing your reading speed significantly while at the same time improving the quality of your reading…and boosting your motivation? In this systematic step-by-step program of practical exercises and well dosed theoretical parts you will overcome typical reading faults and sharpen the focus of your reading.
[ Read On … ]24. Aug 2026
This online talk focuses on the Walter Benjamin Programme of the DFG. Further details and the dial in link can be found at Info Talks on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers.
Please note: You can access the event via the link above without any password. The number of participants is limited to max. 1,000.
20. Aug 2026
Applications are open for the 8th cohort of the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund. The program offers up to €115,000 to postdoctoral researchers who:
6. Aug 2026
As a postdoc, research is typically your top priority. You may already have a sense of where you want to go professionally, yet active career planning often feels time-consuming and is easily postponed. But what if investing in your career development is not a trade-off with research? When approached strategically, it can broaden your perspective and open up new opportunities.
Using structured and practical methods, you can refine your personal career compass, reassess your priorities and make conscious career decisions rather than rushing from one project contract to the next. During this event, we will introduce a new workbook with practical tools to help you define your goals, assess your strengths and plan purposeful next steps for your career in academia or beyond.
[ Read On … ]6. Aug 2026
The CRC 1664 “Plant Proteoform Diversity” (SNP2Prot) together with it’s integrated Research Training Group PROTEOFORuM organizes the following conference in 2027.
Bringing together leading international scientists, this conference will highlight recent advances at the interface of plant genetics, plant biochemistry, structural biology, and computational modelling. By connecting plant genetic variation with protein architecture and function, the event aims to foster interdisciplinary exchange across these fields. The scientific programme will feature internationally recognized speakers representing:
[ Read On … ]22. Jul 2026
MINT-Forschende aufgepasst: hier kommt ein Weiterbildungsangebot zum Thema Wissenschaftskommunikation, organisiert von der CZS STEM Impact School. Innerhalb des zweitägigen Programms werden grundlegende Prinzipien für eine wirksame und qualitätsorientierte Wissenschaftskommunikation vermittelt. Das Angebot richtet sich an Promovierende und Postdocs.
[ Read On … ]9. Jul 2026
Sie stehen vor dem Abschluss Ihrer Promotion und fragen sich, wie es nach dem Doktortitel weitergeht? Vom 3. bis 4. September 2026 veranstalten die Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften (HAW) in Sachsen-Anhalt die hochschulübergreifende Summer School „Karriere starten nach dem Doktortitel“. Mit praxisnahen Workshops zu Berufseinstieg, Führungskompetenzen und persönlicher Profilierung sowie viel Raum für Austausch und Netzwerken – ideal für Promovierende in fortgeschrittener Phase.
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