Events transregional & online

The Open Academy is a free continuing education program for anyone who wants to make research on structural change in the Central German Mining Region accessible and communicate it effectively to the public. Here, you’ll learn how to turn research projects into compelling stories, relevant formats, and powerful messages. The one-year Open Academy is divided into two phases: a theoretical and a practical one. During the theoretical phase, lectures on structural change in the Central German Mining Region will be held. In the practical phase, projects and communication formats will be developed in creative workshops. The program culminates in a presentation and awards ceremony featuring a Science Slam at the SILBERSALZ Festival in Halle.

Are you curious and enthusiastic about science communication?

More information: https://www.sciencecube.de/

Application deadline: April 10, 2026

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

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).

Invitation to the TK-StudyGuide 2025

Student life comes with plenty of challenges: stressful exams, countless assignments, and the constant balancing act between studies and personal life. The TK-StudyGuide is the perfect companion to help you stay healthy, organized, and successful throughout your studies.

What’s new in the TK-StudyGuide 2025?

We’re starting the new semester with freshly updated content, shaped by the feedback and wishes of last semester’s participants.

For the winter term 2025/26, students can choose from 38 inspiring webinars covering topics such as:

• Arriving in Germany – orientation and support for international students

• Mental health in student life – strategies for stress, pressure, and overwhelm

• Self-marketing in job applications – practical tips for your career start

• Nutrition and social media – trends, tips, and evidence-based insights

All webinars are available in both German and English.

Easy, digital, and free

The TK-StudyGuide is a free digital offer that universities can easily integrate into their own programs – with no additional organizational effort and without tying up extra staff resources. Individual webinars can also be shared separately.

>>  All details and direct links to the sessions can be found online  <<