Events for Doctoral Candidates, Postdocs and Researchers

EVENTS

  • 30.06.2024 - "Schützenfest" with March

    The Schützenfest in Hanover is considered the largest of its kind and its history dates back to the 15th century. In addition to the many exciting rides and delicious gastronomic offerings, you have the opportunity to get to know the tradition of the "Schützenausmarsch". This is a long marching band with live music.

    Time: 9:45 am

    Venue: New Town Hall

    Registration: here

  • 06.07.2024 - Daytrip to Bremerhaven

    With our regular day trips, we want to give you the opportunity to get to know cities together in a group that can be reached within a day from Hanover.

    This excursion will take us to Bremerhaven, a city in the north of Lower Saxony, which is an exclave of the Hanseatic city of Bremen. We will take a harbour tour on foot, during which we will get to know the second largest harbour in Germany. We will then visit the “Klimahaus”, an impressive, interactive exhibition right on the harbour. This excursion will start very early and lasts the whole day.

    Time: 7:45 am

    Venue: Hannover Main Station

    Registration: By paying the participation fee of 10€ at the Welcome Centre of the International Office (Payment with LeibnizCard or Cash)

  • 21.07.2024 - Pot-Luck Barbeque

    Do you know the principle of a Pot-Luck Dinner? At such an evening, each person brings a culinary contribution to the shared buffet. If the weather is favourable, we will convert this Pot-Luck Dinner into a Pot-Luck Barbeque, which will take place outside and with a barbecue.

    Time: 5:00 pm

    Venue: International Office

    Registration: here

  • 18.08.2024 - Deister Hiking Tour

    The Deister is a mountain range in the Hanover region with dense forest and picturesque views that invite you to hike along various routes. Today we want to walk one of these routes together and escape the stress of everyday life in the city.

    Please note: A basic level of fitness is required for this event. The hike is not barrier-free.

    Time: 10:30 am

    Venue: Hannover Main Station

    Registration: here

  • 25.08.2024 - Outdoor Game Night

    At our outdoor games evening, you can get to know different games such as Viking chess, spike ball or boules. Of course, you are also welcome to bring your own games. We look forward to a fun and relaxed evening with you.

    Time: 5:00 pm

    Venue: International Office

    Registration: here


Workshops

  • 08.11.2024 - Introduction to German academic culture

    It can be a great challenge to spend a lot of time in a large educational institution in a foreign country. There are new academic requirements, unwritten rules and it is not uncommon to be overwhelmed. In this short workshop, you will get to know some German peculiarities better and can link them to your own experiences as researchers at LUH. Through visualization, interactive methods and discussions, you will have the opportunity to better understand your environment and make your future in Germany easier. This workshop is suitable for newcomers as well as for PhD students & PostDocs who have been in Germany for some time and want to broaden their understanding of Germany as an academic landscape.

    The workshop will be led by a intercultural trainer who herself has had a lot of experience at educational institutions in other countries. 

    Venue: International Office 

    Language: English 

    Time:  5-8 pm 

    Registration: here

  • 30.11.2024 - Research in international Teams – Improve your Intercultural Competences

    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 - 4 pm

    Registration: here.


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Welcome Centre opening hours

 

Monday–Friday 9 am–12 pm
Monday–Friday 2 pm–4 pm

Contact

Lena Benjes
Support for international doctoral candidates
Address
Welfengarten 1A
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
031
Lena Benjes
Support for international doctoral candidates
Address
Welfengarten 1A
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
031