Events
September 2026Language Course: Basics of the German Language
We are pleased to announce that we will offer the basic German language course again in September 2026. The course is designed for complete beginners and will give you the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge of the German language in order to master simple situations in everyday life in Germany.
06 October 2026, 11:00hKick-Off Welcome Session
On every first Tuesday of the month, the Welcome Service is offering an online info-event for new international researchers at UDE. We will briefly introduce ourselves and our services and will be available for any questions. You do not need to register but can simply join by clicking the link below.
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 12:15hWelcome Meet & Coffee
We kindly invite you to use this opportunity to chat with us in a personal conversation, have a coffee and get to know other international researchers at UDE. We will also be joined by our colleagues from the GCPlus. No need to register, just meet us at Finkenkrug at noon!
Target group: international researchers, all levels
Location: Finkenkrug, Finkenstraße 8, 47057 Duisburg (short walk from Campus Duisburg)
05 November 2026, 11:00hErasmus Lecturer and Staff Mobility
The mobility program of the European Union ERASMUS+ not only offers students the possibility of a stay abroad, but is also open to lecturers and all other employees of UDE. If you are interested in further education and training abroad or would like to gain teaching experience abroad, this event will provide you with all the information you need about the existing opportunities within the program. Please note that Staff and Teaching Mobility is only accessible for researchers who hold a work contract from the university. Guest-researchers and researchers on stipends or fellowships cannot be considered.
Target group: UDE lecturers and employees (German and international)
Language: English
Speaker: Freya Köhler, International Office
Duration: 1 hour
Format: online via Zoom
Registration for this event is possible via the registration form below until 03 November 2026.
Tuesday, 08 December 2026, 10:30-12hThe German Academic Research Landscape (NRW Welcome Services Event Alliance)
A variety of institutions with diverse objectives and interests characterise the German research landscape. In this seminar, participants will learn about the German higher education system, non-university research institutions as well as possible entry positions and funding opportunities for international junior scientists. In addition, the seminar will also present career prospects beyond research positions.
Date: Tuesday, 08 December 2026, 10:30-12h
Format: online via Zoom
Duration: ca. 1,5 hours
Registration is possible until 07 December 2026 via the HHU's registration form.
This event is part of the NRW Welcome Services Event Alliance and conducted by the HHU Düsseldorf.
Events for Early Career Researchers
The Graduate Center Plus (GC Plus) offers a varied program of workshops, information and career events for doctoral students and postdocs.
The full program can be found on the website of the GC Plus.