Events

January 2026Language Course: Basics of the German Language

We are pleased to announce that we will offer the basic German language course again in January 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.

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Thursday, 22 January 2026, 12:00hWelcome 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 die Brücke at noon!

Target group: international researchers, all levels

Location: Cafe die Brücke, Campus Essen (opposite of the canteen)

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29 January 2026, 17:30hMeet the Expert: Income Tax in Germany

This event is conducted by the Ruhr University Bochum but invites researchers from UDE and TU Dortmund to participate as well.

We would like to invite all international researchers who are interested in the topic of tax law with special regard to income taxation, to this information session.

Our expert will address the following topics, among others:

When am I liable to pay income tax in Germany?

How will the income I receive for my research activities in Germany be taxed?

As an international researcher, do I have to file an income tax return in Germany?

What aspects do married couples who work in different countries need to consider?

Please note: This event should not and cannot replace an individual and comprehensive consultation with a tax advisor.

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 17:30h
Format: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: by Monday, January 26, 2026 via the RUB's registration form

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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.