May 2026
Making Research Visible – Visual Thinking for Science Communication
Do you want to communicate your research clearly and sharpen your messages? Learn how to convey complex content using simple drawings – for other researchers, stakeholders, and the public.
Visualizations make research tangible and break down barriers. They facilitate collaboration across disciplines, reduce misunderstandings, and create transparency. They also help you structure your own thoughts...
Mastering Grant Interviews and Presentations for Funding Panels
In this hands-on session, you will get an overview of some of the most essential techniques for delivering convincing and engaging science project presentations to external panels. Drawing on over ten years of experience with scientific grant coaching, especially ERC Interview Grant Training, this workshops offers practical tools for improving your presentation skills. You will learn how to...
HRA Promovierendentag 2026 - "Your Career, Your Story - Karriereentwicklung für Promovierende"
This event takes place mainly in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
MINGZ GSP: Good Scientific Practice – May
The MIN Graduate Center recommends all doctoral researchers to participate in a seminar on Good Scientific Practice (Gute Wissenschaftliche Praxis). We will discuss important issues around a smooth and successful completion of your doctorate:
Introduction to the Bylaws of Good Scientific Practice
Misconduct in Research
Handling Data
Publication Process and Authorship
Responsibility of Supervisors and...
Praxisworkshop: Rosen-Destillation
This event takes place in German.
Sonntagsführung: Bionik. Was wir von der Natur für die Technik lernen können
This event takes place in German.
June 2026
Gender Equality in Science: Identify the Barriers & Shape the Change
Although women are highly qualified in science, they continue to be structurally disadvantaged. They are underrepresented in key positions, less likely to be recognised as experts, and have less speaking time at events. And when they raise their voices, they are more often victims of hate speech. This is not an individual failure, but rather a reflection of a system that distributes visibility...
Writing Outside the Box: Techniques, Formats & Practice
Writing for a non-scientific audience has you breaking out into sweat? Don’t worry, you are not alone. The good news: while talent plays a role as it does in any skill, so do method, technique and practice. Engaging writing is a skill that you can learn. This course will focus on the basics:
1. Mind the gap: how to write for target audiences beyond academia
2. Dealer's choice: an introduction to...
Praxisworkshop: Melissen-Destillation
This event takes place in German.
August 2026
Praxisworkshop: Salbei-Destillation
This event takes place in German.
September 2026
Praxisworkshop: Lorbeer-Destillation
This event takes place in German.