Learn to Lead
December 2025
Im Dialog bleiben und Zuhören bei politisch und emotional aufgeladenen Themen
This event takes place in German.
Entdecke, was in dir steckt! Kompetenzen und Potenziale benennen
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Rewire your brain
We’re taking your brain to the gym! Just like your body, your mental abilities can be trained: with regular practice, you can sharpen your concentration, boost productivity, and enhance your learning capacity. In our workshop, you’ll discover the mechanisms behind this “mental gym” and gain practical tips to strengthen your mind.
The workshop will be held in English.
Der Workshop findet digital...
Staying successful and healthy - navigating mental load
Zielgruppe: Professor:innen der UHH
The load of responsibility and the juggle of work & life outside can put a lot of pressure on people working in academia. In this webinar we will discuss how this load manifests and how this compounds the mental load and subsequent exhaustion we experience. We will talk about the various phases of burnout and how to recognise where we are on this spectrum and...
January 2026
Digitales Termin und Aufgabenmanagement mit Kanban
Target Group: All employees of UHH, including doctoral candidates and postdocs / Language: German / Trainer: Matthias Otto / Max. participants: 15
The workshop is in German.
Sometimes, it can be challenging to keep track of tasks, especially in complex workflows. In this workshop, you will learn about the Kanban method to organize both one-time and recurring processes flexibly and...
Change verstehen - von Akzeptanz bis Widerstand
Target Group: All employees of UHH, including doctoral candidates and postdocs / Language: German / Trainer: Sybille Paas / Max. participants: 14
The workshop is in German.
Change is a fundamental part of our day to day work lives and individuals respond to it in very different ways. This 3-hour online workshop focuses on the psychology of change, including typical reactions and internal...
Mit guten Fragen zu guten Entscheidungen kommen
This events takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Healthy Habits - Kleine Gewohnheiten, große Wirkung
This event takes place in German.
Selbst- und Zeitmanagement
Target Group: All employees of UHH, including doctoral candidates and postdocs / Language: German / Trainer: Matthias Otto / Max. participants: 14
The workshop is in German.
In everyday work, it is not always easy to keep track of tasks while managing your own resources. In this workshop, you will reflect on your individual work organization and time planning, learn methods to optimize your...
Selbstmanagement, Stressbewältigung & Selbstmotivation für Promovierende
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
The Competency Profile as the Basis for Successful Applications
Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: English / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100
The talk shows how important it is for successful (internal or external) applications to know your own core competencies and interests and to be able to specify them precisely.
This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead - Mindset Leadership".
February 2026
Taming the Inner Critic
Target Group: Doctoral researchers, Postdocs, Junior Professors and Leaders of Junior Research Groups / Language: English / Trainer: Dr. Desiree Dickerson / Max. Participants: 100
In this talk, you will: explore how your mindset and the mental models you hold shape your thoughts, your mood, your choices, and your productivity; and many more!
This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead -...
Bin ich auf dem richtigen Weg? Individuelle Karriereplanung
Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Joanna Bouchi-Häfner / Max. Participants: 8
In diesem Workshop erarbeiten Sie Ihre persönlichen Stärken und die damit einhergehenden beruflichen Perspektiven. Allein und in Kleingruppen erarbeiten Sie sich Ihre Karriereplanung.
Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn to Lead – Führen mit Haltung“.
Mental Clarity & Decision Making
Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: English / Trainer: Vicent Botella-Soler / Max. Participants: 20
In this workshop, we look into the factors that impact on how we think and make decisions. Learn to question how your mindset can help or hinder your day-to-day life and your future career prospects.
This course can be credited to "Learn to Lead - Mindset Leadership" as...
March 2026
Effektives Zeitmanagement für Promovierende
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Erfolgreiches Projektmanagement für Promovierende
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Navigating Uncertainty
Target Group: Doctoral researchers, Postdocs, Junior Professors and Leaders of Junior Research Groups / Language: English / Trainer: Dr. Desiree Dickerson / Max. Participants: 100
In this talk, you will explore: Give yourself permission to feel uncertain; navigate uncertainty and worry; make micro-changes to maintain a solid emotional and mental foundation; and more!
This course can be credited...