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21.09.2026 - 13:55:45

Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany: Offers and Postdoc Spotlight series

Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) takes place annually to honour the contributions and achievements of postdoctoral researchers around the world, …
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21.09.2026 - 13:17:23

Karriereforum Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft on 16 November - register now!

At the 'Karriereforum Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft', UA Ruhr Research Academy’s practical dialogue on non-university career paths, alumni with …
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21.09.2026 - 08:57:26

We’ve moved!

After several years in the Weststadttürme, the entire Science Support Center (SSC) is back on the Essen campus. You can now find us again on …
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31.08.2026 - 12:00:00

GC Plus at UDE Health Days 2026

GC Plus will also be taking part in this year’s Health Days at the University of Duisburg-Essen with activities focusing on mental health in …
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21.08.2026 - 18:19:15

(Home) Training Days in the Final Quarter: Registration Opens on 10 September at 10 a.m.

From October to December, we offer four workshops as part of our '(Home) Training Days' series for UDE doctoral researchers. The workshops focus …
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21.08.2026 - 12:39:49

New format: International Researcher Compass – Three Online Sessions in October

Are you new to the German research system or just starting your doctorate at UDE? The new International Researcher Compass by GC Plus provides …
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21.08.2026 - 12:32:41

New website: Internationalisation at GC Plus

International experience, networking and collaboration are important elements of research career development. Our new Internationalisation at …
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19.08.2026 - 14:48:08

Together: Peer Group Coaching for International Doctoral Researchers at UDE

A doctorate is an individual journey – but that doesn’t mean you have to navigate every challenge on your own. In the winter semester 2026/27, …
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Early career researchers in portrait

Introducing ...

In this series, we portray early career researchers of the University of Duisburg-Essen at irregular intervals. Have an inspiring read!

Foto von Katarzyna Jendrzey auf dem Campus der QUT
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Introducing ... Katarzyna Jendrzey Of research and freedom

In her doctoral project at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Katarzyna Jendrzey is investigating how migration is addressed and perceived in children's books. Since April 2018 she has been researching and doing her doctorate in the Research Group “Sozialisationsforschung” (Faculty of Educational Sciences). Now the social scientist is in Australia for four months to improve her language skills. Afterwards she will travel to the ISA Conference in Brazil in summer and will present her first paper there.

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Dr. Stephane Kenmoe während eines Vortrags am International Centre for Theoretical Physics
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Introducing ... Dr. Stéphane Kenmoe Promoting Science in Cameroon

Dr. Stéphane Kenmoe has been working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Duisburg-Essen for three years. Born in 1984 in Cameroon, he is actively involved in promoting African early career researchers and building networks. In his home country, he is known for TV appearances in which he explains scientific phenomena in a generally understandable and humorous way.

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