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Learning & Development

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The Qualification Programme for Postdocs is renamed to Learning & Development!

Whether within, at the interface or outside academia – we support your career development with our open Learning & Development workshops for all postdoctoral researchers, including junior and tenure-track professors.

We offer specific target group workshops and events for career and skills development with experienced trainers from academia, industry as well as the public sector and support you with individual coaching and networking events. You can subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on new events and workshops as well as other calls for applications for fellowships, third-party funding and much more.

Upcoming Events and News

Registration for workshops

From 23rd March 2026 at 2 p.m., registrations via HISinOne with your role ‘Postdoc’ will be activated for all workshops in the summer semester 2026.

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Postdoc Start Event
(in English)

Each semester before the start of classes


Are you starting the next phase of your career after completing your doctorate, or have you recently joined the University of Freiburg as a postdoctoral researcher?
Our Postdoc Start Event offers you the ideal opportunity to get started – no matter whether you completed your doctorate here or have just moved to Freiburg!

> Overview of the science system, career paths, support services and contact points for researchers
> Exchange and networking – including a short lunch break with snacks

When? 15 April 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where? Rectorate building, Fahnenbergplatz, Friedrichstr. 39, Senatssaal (2nd floor)




Registration