On 17 November 2022, Paderborn University will offer the  workshop "Pursuing an Academic Career in Germany." International academic careers present a particular set of challenges, risks and opportunities. This workshop allows you to understand them more fully, to discuss them with other internationally minded researchers and scientists and to apply them to your own situation. The workshop also provides you with an opportunity to plan the next…

The new EU-funded MSCA4Ukraine programme offers special grants to support researchers from Ukraine. Applications will open on 24 October and must be submitted by host institutions on behalf of researchers. To facilitate this process, Scholars at Risk (SAR) Europe offers counselling and mediation services. All relevant information about the MSCA4Ukraine call for applications is now available online. Applications must be submitted through an…

On 8 and 9 September 2022, Paderborn University will offer the  workshop "Self-Marketing and Networking in Science." This seminar focusses on self-marketing strategies and professional performance in scientific settings such as international conferences or meetings with peers and other researchers. It aims at improving your individual performance by successfully communicating and discussing your research, your expertise and professional…

Also on behalf of Vice President Torsten Meier we’d like to cordially invite you to the winter semester’s  International Tuesdays, which will take place every Tuesday between 1 and 2 pm from 23 November 2021 until 1 February, 2022. Many units and people at UPB are involved in the university's internationalisation process. The International Tuesdays, which took place in the summer semester 2021 for the first time, offer all interested members of…

The district of Paderborn, in cooperation with the German Red Cross (DRK), is setting up a vaccination center in the Sälzerhalle in Salzkotten. The vaccination center opens on Thursday, November 25. YOu can book an appointment via the web page: https://cqm.cleverq.de/public/appointments/DRK_Impfstelle_Paderborn/index.html?lang=de   However, many appointments are already fully booked. In addition, there are various vaccination offers for which no…

In cooperation with Paderborn's Vaccination Centre, Paderborn University offers vaccinations for students an employees: When: 4 November 2021, 10am - 4pm Where: Building I, level 1 Vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson or BioNTech vaccines (first and second vaccination) are available. Interested persons are asked to bring their ID, their health insurance card, and, if available, their vaccination passport. Vaccinations will also be possible on…

On 10 and 11 March 2022, Paderborn University offers the  workshop "Pursuing an Academic Career in Germany". This workshop allows you to deepen your understanding of the German academic labour market and to reflect upon the opportunities and challenges involved in national and international academic careers. It also provides you with an opportunity to plan the next steps of your own career. The workshop will take place in English. Further…

Paderborn University's staff development team warmly invites all new employees to their welcome event. During the event, you will get to know your university and meet important contact persons at the info market. The next event will take place on November 8th 2021 from 11 am until 1 pm. The event is planned to take place in presence at campus. The event will be held in German. If you prefer a personal welcome talk in English instead, please…

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 9 am - 3 pm Paderborn University's Writing Center offers the workshop "Writing Strategies for PhD Students". In this workshop, the focus will be on the process of writing in the narrower sense. Participants will get to know different possibilities, approaches, exercises and strategies. The workshop is aimed at doctoral students of all faculties who are just starting to write or are in the middle of writing…

In cooperation with Paderborn's Vaccination Centre, Paderborn University offers two more occasions for students an employees to get vaccinated on campus: When: 2 September and 23 September 2021, 10.30 am to 4.30 pm Where: Building Q level 1 On these days, persons who would like to get a vaccination will receive either a second vaccination (for first-time vaccinations on 5 August on campus on 2 September, for first-time vaccinations on 02…

In August, UPB offers a workshop focusing on "Effective and Dynamic Scientific Presentations". In this online presentation skill workshop with Artsbased Solutions, the focus lies on both creating a compelling storyline as well as delivering the message effectively. The workshop addresses PhD students from all faculties. More information can be found here.

Starting in November, UPB's Writing Centre will  be offering the  didactic training "How to Teach Academic Writing" for doctoral students and lecturers. Further information can be found here (in German).

As part of the event series "International Tuesdays", UPB's Welcome Services are inviting all international reserachers, employees, PhD students and guests to a virtual networking event on 13 July 2021, 1-2pm. Please register here. We are looking forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please contact Davina Stiller.

Vaccinations without an appointment There are currently several options to get a vaccination without prior appointment: Medizinisches Zentrum für Gesundheit in Bad Lippspringe (12 July until 13 August, 9am-4pm, Biontech or Johnson & Johnson) Vaccination Centre in Salzkotten (Biontech or Moderna) Südring Center Vaccinations at the vaccination centres Since 26 June 2021, everybody is eligible to make a vaccination appointment in the…

Starting today, universities, universities of applied sciences and other research institutions in Germany can apply for funding from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to support threatened researchers in the Philipp Schwartz Initiative’s 10th call for nominations. Scholars from non-EU countries exposed to significant and acute individual risks can be nominated. Scholars must be nominated by institutions and cannot apply directly. Successful…