“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.

Registration is open for the UA Ruhr Research Academy’s workshop programme in the summer semester 2026. These online sessions, most of which …

Registration is open for the UA Ruhr Research Academy’s workshop programme in the summer semester 2026. These online sessions, most of which are half-day events, are designed to support all postdocs and junior faculty at the UA Ruhr in developing their professional profiles and planning their careers both within and outside the university. The programme is free of charge. Due to limited places, we recommend registering early. The current programme for postdocs can be found here.
If you already lead a junior research group, hold a junior professorship, have completed your habilitation or are about to do so, we recommend the Junior Faculty in Focus programme. In addition, every member of the Junior Faculty can take advantage of a one-off individual coaching session on topics such as appointment, strategic career planning, leadership or supervision (duration: 1 hour). Further information on the CoachingPLUS programme can be found here.

Every month in this series, we offer one or two-day workshops on interdisciplinary skills for doctoral researchers from all UDE departments. …

Every month in this series, we offer one or two-day workshops on interdisciplinary skills for doctoral researchers from all UDE departments. In April, May, and June the following topics will be covered: 'Stress-free and goal-oriented through the doctorate: Stress competence for doctoral researchers', 'Mastering Oral Communication', 'Identity and integrity as a researcher', 'Academic Writing' and "Schwierigen Situationen selbstbewusst begegnen". Registration for all workshops is open from 9 March, 10 a.m. Places are generally allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All information and the possibility to register can be foundhere.

Spread the word - calling international postdocs from all disciplines: This is your chance to spend three months at a UA Ruhr university to prepare …

Spread the word - calling international postdocs from all disciplines: This is your chance to spend three months at a UA Ruhr university to prepare a joint third-party funding application. The UA Ruhr Research Academy is offering a monthly scholarship of €1,500 for research stays (three consecutive months) in 2026. Co-financing from other sources is possible. You are eligible for funding if you completed your doctorate no more than three years ago. Prepare your application now and reach out to a potential host. This could be a professor, junior professor, or junior research group leader from Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University, or the University of Duisburg-Essen. Ask them for a letter of invitation with a brief description of your research project. In addition, you will need a work plan. You can find all information and the call for applications here.

Are you a postdoctoral researcher at UDE, distinguished by outstanding achievements and excellent scientific potential, and aspiring to an academic …

Are you a postdoctoral researcher at UDE, distinguished by outstanding achievements and excellent scientific potential, and aspiring to an academic career? With UDE Postdoc Seed Funding, we invest specifically in your scientific future: With up to €30,000 in start-up funding, we enable you to develop an independent, competitive, and innovative third-party funded project and advance your career at UDE.

All information on the call for applications and submission of applications can be found here.

At the UA Ruhr Research Academy Dialogue, we discuss career-related topics and trends over lunch, this year with Dr Anja Voss. Her career path …

At the UA Ruhr Research Academy Dialogue, we discuss career-related topics and trends over lunch, this year with Dr Anja Voss. Her career path took her from the humanities at Ruhr University to the automotive industry: today, she is Manager of Retail Excellence at Porsche AG.

The industry is changing rapidly due to digitalisation, global networking and changing customer expectations. These developments are leading to new job profiles and requirements for employees. At the same time, exciting opportunities are opening up for doctoral students. Our guest works in human resources development and would like to discuss with you which strategies can be helpful in shaping your own career in industry. What role do personal initiative, profile building and professional background play?

We invite all doctoral students from the three UA Ruhr universities to participate free of charge, including lunch. Please register by 20 April at the latest and note that the number of places is limited. All information and the registration form can be found here.