Is the end of your doctorate drawing near? How does a doctoral defence actually work, and what comes after the dissertation? At our interdisciplinary …

Is the end of your doctorate drawing near? How does a doctoral defence actually work, and what comes after the dissertation? At our interdisciplinary Herbstakademie, you can prepare for the final phase of your doctorate - and the period that follows - through a series of short workshops and discussions with peers. The Herbstakademie is aimed at advanced doctoral researchers from all subject areas at Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University and the University of Duisburg-Essen. Some of the workshops will be held in English and some in German. Full details of the programme and registration information will be available in August here.

This workshop, held as part of our ‘(Home) Training Days’ for UDE doctoral researchers, focuses on key strategic issues relating to career …

This workshop, held as part of our ‘(Home) Training Days’ for UDE doctoral researchers, focuses on key strategic issues relating to career development for researchers working across disciplines. Participants will explore how to specifically refine and highlight interdisciplinary profiles in an academic context, and reflect on the challenges and opportunities this presents, particularly with regard to their future career development. This workshop will be held in German. Further information and the registration form can be found here.

“Seeds of Science” takes the audience on a journey to remote regions where access to knowledge — and even to basic necessities such as …

“Seeds of Science” takes the audience on a journey to remote regions where access to knowledge — and even to basic necessities such as clean drinking water — remains a privilege rather than a given. Shot in Cameroon, the film offers a glimpse into the daily lives of many young girls passionate about science, yet often expected from their teenage years onward to enter early marriage. It highlights the impact of committed and inspiring women who are working to change these realities and improve opportunities for the next generation. The film was co-produced by Stéphane Kenmoe (Condensed Matter Chemistry and Physics, UDE) and the screenplay was co-written by Lisa Voskuhl (Microbiology of Ecotones, UDE). Following the screening, we invite you to a panel discussion exploring the themes of the film, including education, gender equality, and access to basic resources — with space for questions and exchange with the audience. | As UDE members, you can receive a free ticket if you register here.

It’s the final stretch for this year’s University Library Publication Days! In July, the last four workshops of the semester will be entirely …

It’s the final stretch for this year’s University Library Publication Days! In July, the last four workshops of the semester will be entirely dedicated to the topic of publishing: whether academic articles, your dissertation or Open Educational Resources – find out about the guidelines, possibilities and opportunities that publishing can offer! You can still register for the last two workshops in this year’s series. All the information and the registration form can be found here.

In this interactive workshop, participants first reflect on their own challenging situations: Which situations do they find difficult, and why? …

In this interactive workshop, participants first reflect on their own challenging situations: Which situations do they find difficult, and why? Building on this, they develop strategies for action and communication to handle these situations more clearly and confidently in the future. Here, “self-assured” is to be understood literally as an attitude of becoming aware of one’s own feelings, thoughts, and boundaries
in a given situation. In doing so, aspects such as authenticity and role expectations are addressed just as much as stress and systemic barriers. Workshop language is German. For more information and to register by 9 June, please visit here.

“Who am I? And who do I want to be — as a professional, as a researcher, as a human
being?“ - The decision to do a doctorate often brings …

“Who am I? And who do I want to be — as a professional, as a researcher, as a human
being?“ - The decision to do a doctorate often brings about great changes in life. Apart from
content-related and academic challenges, however, questions regarding the purpose of
our research activities, and our identity within academia and beyond often receive only
little attention, or none at all. This workshop offers you a space to reflect on issues of
professional integrity and identity. We explore how we can (re-)connect soul and role,
find purpose and truly ‘make sense’ in our academic workplaces and beyond. For this,
we work with mini inputs, individual reflection, creative writing, circles of trust, powerful
questions, and ambulant reflection. Find detailed information and register by 13 May here.

Are you pursuing a PhD at one of the UA Ruhr universities? Are you interested in discussing your career development with experienced female researchers? …

Are you pursuing a PhD at one of the UA Ruhr universities? Are you interested in discussing your career development with experienced female researchers? Would you like to gain informal insights into the structures and unwritten rules of the academic world and broaden your horizons? Then mentoring³ is just the thing for you!
Every autumn, the career development mentoring programme for female researchers at the University Alliance Ruhr begins. The programme alternates between a track for doctoral researchers and one for postdoctoral researchers. In 2026, it will be the turn of doctoral researchers again. The application period runs from 1 June to 10 July. To find out who is eligible to participate, what the two-year programme offers in detail, and how you can prepare your application, please visit here.

The University Library warmly invites doctoral researchers from all faculties to the Publication Days 2026! In this concise and practical online …

The University Library warmly invites doctoral researchers from all faculties to the Publication Days 2026! In this concise and practical online series, you will receive valuable information and tips on how to publish your research findings confidently and professionally. Registration for the first workshops is already open. Please note that the workshops and talks will be held in German. Participation is free of charge. Further information and the registration form can be found here.