Learning & Development

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. You can also apply for our CARD Catalyst Grants.

Upcoming Events and News

Registration for workshops

From 21st September 2026 at 2 p.m., registrations via HISinOne with your role ‘Postdoc’ will be activated for all workshops in the winter semester 2026.

Overview workshops

Winter Semester 2026/27

WiSe 26-27_Flyer_Website (439 KB), 3. September 2026

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Auditorium with rows of chairs from the back and a presentation slide with the title “Start@UFR Postdoc Start Event”

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

The next event is planned for 14 October 2026.

Registration

Start@UFR | Welcome Event for Postdoctoral Researchers

When? 14 October 2026 | 11:00–14:00

Where? Rectorate Building, Fahnenbergplatz, Friedrichstr. 39 | Senatssaal

Are you starting the next stage of your career, or have you recently joined the University of Freiburg as a postdoctoral researcher?
Our Welcome Event for Postdoctoral Researchers provides you with the perfect start – whether you have already been at the University of Freiburg or have just moved here.

Overview of the academic system and career paths
Support services and points of contact for researchers at the University of Freiburg
Exchange and networking
Lunch with Pizza