Events for Doctoral Candidates, Postdocs and Researchers

The Herrenhausen Gardens were built in the 17th century for Electress Sophie and now serve as a backdrop for popular festivities (fireworks competition, "Kleine Fest im Großen Garten", etc.). In addition to the baroque "Großer Garten", we will also visit the "Berggarten" including the botanical park.

Time: 11:00 am

Venue: Entrance “Großer Garten”

Registration: Here

Are you unsure about your employment rights in Germany? Are you already working while pursuing your degree or doctorate and have some specific questions about it? In our new lunch-talk format, we’ll start with a brief overview about general terms from the employment rights and then give you plenty of time to ask you individual questions about employment lay, contracts or critical experiences.

The first session will focus on working time regulations, including:

• breaks during the work day and rest periods between shifts
• weekly working hours and daily maximum working hours
• working time recording and trust-based working time

 Various representatives and experts will answer your questions in an English-language online session.

Time: 12-12:30 pm

Registration: Not needed, please use this link to join the session

The University of Hannover’s SportCAMPUS is home to both the Institute of Sports Science and the facilities for the university’s recreational sport activities. With a wide range of courses and sports facilities on offer, students and staff at LUH can practise their favourite sports or discover completely new activities here. We’ll be given a guided tour of the SportCAMPUS and round off the day by getting active ourselves!

Time: 3:45 pm

Venue: Entrance SportCAMPUS

Registration: Here

The Presidential Board cordially invites all new doctoral candidates at Leibniz Universität Hannover to a reception in the Leibnizhaus. In addition to information about the programmes for doctoral candidates at LUH, you will have the opportunity to meet other fellow doctoral candidates.

Time: 6:00 pm

Venue: Leibnizhaus

Registration: We ask for registration until the 16.10.2026 via email to: ResearchLUH@zuv.uni-hannover.de (With their full name, email address, field of study & nationality).

The International Office, in collaboration with the Leibniz Language Centre (LLC), is offering a German course at Level A1.1. This course comprises 30 teaching units and is designed for international PhD students, researchers and postdocs.

Fee: €140 per person + course materials (if applicable) to be paid at the start

Venue: LLC

Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 17:30 – 19:45

Start: From 26 October 2026

Registration: If you are interested in the course, please register by contacting researchLUH@zuv.uni-hannover.de, providing your full name, nationality, residential address and department at LUH.

Success in German academia requires a deep understanding of its specific structures and formal requirements. This interactive workshop offers a "look under the hood" of the German system.

We will explore the typical trajectories for researchers and the systemic conditions that define each stage. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to interpret the academic landscape and reflect on where they currently stand in their professional development, enabling them to better plan their future steps.

Venue: International Office

Language: English

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Registration: Here

Success in German academia requires a deep understanding of its specific structures and formal requirements. This interactive workshop offers a "look under the hood" of the German system.

We will explore the typical trajectories for researchers and the systemic conditions that define each stage. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to interpret the academic landscape and reflect on where they currently stand in their professional development, enabling them to better plan their future steps.

Venue: International Office

Language: English

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Registration: Here

This workshop is all about intercultural communication and the key to successful research work with colleagues from all over the world. It is a great opportunity for international PhDs to learn more about the German way of communication and doing research but it is also important for German doctoral candidates who, although doing research in Germany, will have to work with people from all over the world. The workshop is nothing like a “boring” presentation but rather a pleasant sharing of experiences and searching for strategies on how to work best in an international environment.

The workshop is led by a intercultural trainer who has spent a lot of time abroad herself and has been running workshops at the International Office for many years. Participants in her workshop can not only improve their intercultural skills, but also learn a lot about themselves.

Venue: International Office

Language: English

Time: 10 am - 3 pm

Registration: here

Appointments can be made at any time by email or telephone. Counseling is available on the following topics: visas/residence permits, enrollment, cotutelle, course programs, stays abroad during doctoral studies, and general questions about your stay. Contact details are provided below.

As the university is divided into several campuses, some of which are quite far apart, the International Office regularly offers consultation hours for doctoral students in Garbsen. These take place in room 001 (building 8132). Please make an appointment in advance.

Date: 16 April, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (further dates will be announced) 

This programme is designed to provide new postdocs with quick orientation and good networking within LUH. The programme takes place every 3rd Thursday at 12:30 pm on various dates. Further information can be found here.