Thursday, 2. July 2026

In this webinar, we explore how to navigate the pervasive uncertainty of academic careers with resilience and intention. Rather than seeking false certainty, you will learn practical tools to build confidence and adaptability in the face of the unknown.

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)

Monday, 6. July 2026

In the workshop, you will reflect upon your different tasks as an academic leader. The seminar provides you with useful tools e.g. the so-called management house for successfully managing your team.

Target group: Junior Faculty of the UA Ruhr universities (Habilitation Candidates, Junior Research Group Leaders, Junior Professors) (max. 12 participants)

Tuesday, 7. July 2026

Sie bekommen Informationen zum Wechsel in die Wirtschaft, Antworten auf Ihre Fragen und Kontakte zu Unternehmensvertreter*innen aus dem Jungen Initiativkreis Ruhr. Im Fokus steht das Matching Ihrer Kompetenzen mit den unternehmerischen Anforderungen. Nutzen Sie den Nachmittag für Einblicke, 1:1-Gespräche und Networking.

Target group: Postdocs und Promovierende in der Schlussphase aller Fächergruppen (UA Ruhr-Universitäten)

Tuesday, 7. July 2026

This workshop focuses on how to represent interests constructively, define professional boundaries, and make one’s work and contributions visible. You engage in interactive exercises that support reflection on roles and communication behaviour, enabling you to navigate team dynamics and hierarchical relationships more effectively.

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)

Tuesday, 7. July 2026

The workshop provides ideas on how you can become visible in the research and university context and position yourself strategically. It addresses how you can deal with the diverse expectations without getting lost in day-to-day business.

Target group: Junior Faculty of the UA Ruhr universities (Habilitation Candidates, Junior Research Group Leaders, Junior Professors) (max. 12 participants)

Monday, 13. July 2026

Postdocs find themselves in a unique leadership situation: they are responsible for doctoral students and projects, but rarely have formal authority. At the same time, they want to meet the expectations of their principal investigator. The workshop teaches the basics of how to become effective in this ‘sandwich position’ in three consecutive online modules. 

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities

Tuesday, 14. July 2026

This workshop introduces core concepts of goal-oriented communication, negotiation techniques tailored to research settings, and methods for providing and receiving constructive feedback. You engage in hands-on exercises that enhance your ability to communicate assertively and collaboratively in a range of professional situations.

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)