The events of the Graduate Center are available for students and researchers of the TU Dortmund University, the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen.
If you do not use an official e-mail account of one of the three universities, please indicate in the field "Interne Bemerkung" which connection (supervisor, department, etc.) you have to one of the universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding our events on our FAQ website.
Events for doctoral researchers
Categories
Information & Networking Events
GZ|info: WissZeitVG, Befristung & Co. – Personalrechtliche Rahmenbedingungen für den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs

DocNet-Austauschtreffen: Promotion gemeinsam gestalten

Herbstakademie 2026 - Mit Erfolg zum Doktortitel | Anmeldung bis 20.09.2026!

DocNet: „Und wie macht ihr das?“ - Kollegiale Beratung für Promovierende

GZ|info: Karrierewege im Wissenschaftsmanagement

GZ|info: Fast geschafft – Möglichkeiten und Herausforderungen bei der Veröffentlichung der eigenen Dissertation

Project, Time & Self-Management
Resilient promovieren

Project Management for Doctoral Researchers

Agile Wissensorganisation - In 6 Sprints zur Doktorarbeit

Zeit- und Selbstmanagement für Promovierende

Presenting, Communicating & Teaching
Von der Präsentation zur Disputation – Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren

Zusammenarbeit und Kommunikation während der Promotion

Scientific Presentation—From the Conference Talk to your Dissertation Defense

Creating posters – making science engaging and efficient

Research, Writing & Publishing
Writing Lab (w.space) - Academic Writing | Overview

Einführung in Python

Gute wissenschaftliche Praxis

Publish with Impact – Publizieren in Fachzeitschriften

Good Research Practice

Career in Academia and Beyond
Von der Promotion zur Professur – Orientierung auf dem wissenschaftlichen Karriereweg

Karriereplanung für Promovierende

BWL Grundlagen in Finanzen und Controlling

From the doctorate to a professorship - Orientation on the academic career path in Germany

Transfer & Entrepreneurship
Innovations-Roadshow 2026

64. Patentseminar: Vorsprung durch Patentinformation

6. Markenseminar "Vorsprung durch Markenschutz"

Research-related courses
Additional offers at TU Dortmund University
Here you will find offers from the following providers:
- Center for Entrepreneurship & Transfer (CET)
- Center for Higher Education (zhb) – Department of Foreign Languages
- Center for Higher Eductaion – Department of Academic Teaching & Faculty Development (zhb.hd)
- International Office
- Research Support Services
- Staff Unit Equal Opportunites, Family and Diversity
- University Library
Here you will find the event program for all target groups and career phases.





