News for graduates and postdocs at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
2. Dec 2025
Im November ist an der Universität Leipzig die Workshopreihe “Gut aufgestellt für die (erste) Bewerbung auf eine Professur” gestartet. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, im Rahmen der Unibund-Kooperation daran teilzunehmen.
Die Veranstaltungsreihe bereitet mit Kurzimpulsen und vertiefenden Workshops gezielt auf die (erste) Bewerbung auf eine Professur in Deutschland vor.
[ Read On … ]10. Nov 2025
There are free slots in a workshop organised by POLY-Sustainable Polymers the polymer-focused part of AgriPolyII in Halle.
Impostor Syndrome describes the feeling of constant self-doubt about one’s own competence and performance. It includes the feeling of being an intellectual fraud and in danger of being exposed at any moment, despite their objective success. This concept is mainly described for high-achieving people. It often affects people who do not attribute or recognize success due
to their own achievements and abilities.
29. Oct 2025
There are free places available in the JTC Graduate School Section “Transfer” Programme for the current semester.
Are you a PhD researcher in a graduate school, research training group, or collaborative research centre (SFB) in the region?
The JTC Graduate School Section “Transfer” offers an interdisciplinary learning environment that connects researchers from different scientific backgrounds across the region. The seminars are designed to strengthen transferable skills, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and support you in developing your own research and career pathways.
[ Read On … ]28. Oct 2025
In this lecture, you will receive an introduction into German labour law, with a special focus on the regulations relevant for international students. Are you searching for a job but feeling uncertain whether the contract is legally sound? Do you want to know how to successfully transition into professional life in Germany after your studies, and which rules apply to you? Then join this lecture to learn everything you need to know about fair employment in Germany!
[ Read On … ]22. Oct 2025
Kickstart Your Career in the Life Sciences with this GMP Basic Course!
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) are legally binding guidelines for quality assurance in the production, filling, packaging, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and feed. Knowledge of GMP is therefore an important core competence for a career start in the pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic industry.
Register for this course and learn the essentials of GMP, gain practical knowledge directly applicable to your future career and connect with potential employers!
7. Oct 2025
Welcher Englischkurs ist der richtige für mich? Unter diesem Motto lädt das Sprachenzetrum der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg zu Beginn des neuen Semesters alle Studierenden ein, ihren Wissensstand zu prüfen und herauszufinden, welches Sprachniveau der ideale Einstieg ist.
[ Read On … ]29. Sep 2025
are a joint initiative of Leipzig University, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, yDiv/iDiv and HIGRADE/UFZ. Organized by its graduate academies and occupational health management units, we want to support you as researchers at our universities and research institutions.
Our main aim is to inform and sensibilize you on how to cope with demanding or stressful situations during your research. Ideally, the presented topics will help you to smoothen stressful situations and even prevent too heavy mental load. During these three days, you will find various online offers (most of them in English), such as stress reduction in private and professional life, leadership positions and well-being in the academic environment, playfulness in the work context, and time and self-management skills.
[ Read On … ]10. Sep 2025
Journal articles should be published in order to make the greatest possible impact in the scientific field – not simply to increase the list of publications.
In this workshop, we will discuss how to navigate the different steps of publishing and how to deal with the peer review process, increasing the chances of acceptance.
Included topics
Learning outcomes
[ Read On … ]1. Sep 2025
The next Writing Retreat takes place November 9th -13th in Wittenberg, Germany, as part of the Doctoral Academy, an initiative hosted by the Wittenberg Center for Global Ethics (WCGE) and the Friede Springer Chair of Business Ethics and Management Accounting (MLU). This distinguished program, generously funded by the KSG Foundation, offers doctoral candidates a platform to advance their research, engage with renowned scholars, and foster meaningful connections between theoretical inquiry and practical application within the fields of business, and leadership ethics. For a deeper look into the Doctoral Academy, make sure to check out our brochure.
APPLY NOW FOR OUR WRITING RETREAT – November 9th – 13th, 2025
The Writing Retreat, provides an exceptional opportunity for you to make substantial progress on your work. Set in the historic town of Wittenberg (45 minutes from Berlin), this four-day retreat is designed to offer a structured, yet inspiring environment where you can dedicate time to your writing, overcome challenges and engage with fellow researchers.
Participants will benefit from:
[ Read On … ]18. Aug 2025
In the German academic system, Tenure Track is a relatively new concept. With a tenure track position, one gets the opportunity to immediately transition to a permanent position when successfully completing the probationary period (known as the tenure track phase). The majority of tenure track positions comes along with a professorship; less common and known are lecturer or researcher positions with tenure track.
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