Events transregional & online

HGGS Summer Forum 2026: ImA(I)gining the Future

How Digital Technologies Rewrite Our World

On July 16–17, 2026, the Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HGGS) invites researchers at all career levels to the Summer Forum themed “ImA(I)gining the Future: How Digital Technologies Rewrite Our World.”

The event explores how digital technologies—particularly AI—shape our present and future. Participants will enjoy two keynote lectures by renowned international experts, interactive workshops, and interdisciplinary exchange on technology, society, and culture.

Key Dates:

Abstract submission: April 29, 2026
Notification of acceptance: May 12, 2026
Confirmation deadline: May 19, 2026

Venue: Heidelberg Institute of Medical Psychology

Full details on the Call for Papers, submission guidelines, and travel grants are available here:
Event website

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Workshops "Young Entrepreneurs in Science"

What if your research could change the world?

Young Entrepreneurs in Science offers a unique opportunity for researchers, bringing them closer to start-up concepts and fostering interdisciplinary connections and collaboration. Through engaging workshops and interactive sessions, YES playfully instills creative methods and an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering participants to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

Workshops 2026 online: https://youngentrepreneursinscience.com/events/

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Project: Motherhood in Academia

The ESF-funded pilot project "Motherhood in Academia" develops research-based sustainable measures to better combine career paths in science and motherhood in Saxony-Anhalt—for greater equality of opportunity in science and humanities.

Events are held regularly; please check online for details (in German).

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NFDI4Society: Meet-the-Data

The event series is organized by the Consortium for Social, Behavioral, Educational, and Economic Sciences (KonsortSWD - NFDI4Society) in the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) and the Research Data Education Network (VerbundFDB). Once a month, employees of research data centers and researchers present selected data sets and answer questions about data access and data use. The event series is aimed at students and early-career researchers who want to conduct research using existing data, as well as teachers.

The next season will focus on data from educational research. It starts on January 15!

When? Starting January 15, 2026, every third Thursday of the month, 1:15-2:00 p.m.

Where? Online (via Zoom)

Who is it for? Students and researchers in the early stages of their careers, teachers, anyone interested in research data

More Information (in German)

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Welcome Sessions for International Staff

As warmer days arrive, the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) relaunches its popular English-language Welcome Sessions for new international employees – perfect for navigating Germany. These free live webinars (2–3 PM) cover essentials like the social security system and first steps in daily life.

Upcoming Dates:

June 11, 2026
July 2, 2026 (both from 2 PM)

Key Topics:

Social insurance: Contributions and how it works
Health card: What's covered?
Finding doctors and TK support (e.g., appointments)

Register here: OTV Portal

Contact for questions: andreas.ihle@tk.de

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