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As part of a two-semester teaching project at the University of Hamburg's Art History Seminar, master's students led by Dr. Jana Graul developed and produced an art history podcast with the aim of combining academic standards with the popular educational format in the spirit of knowledge transfer. The content focused on...

Whether at the first Hamburg Postdoc Days, inspiring career events or our City Walks, 2025 was marked by exchange, learning and professional growth. We would like to thank everyone whose curiosity, commitment and ideas shaped the HRA’s work throughout the year.

The Hamburg Research Academy continues to grow and is pleased to welcome two new associate members: the Institute for Peace and Security Research (IFSH) and the Hamburg Institute for Social Research (HIS). This expansion reinforces the HRA's position as an attractive network for early-career researchers in Hamburg who want...

On November 5 and 6, 2025, the Hamburg Research Academy hosted the first-ever Hamburg Postdoc Days. Around 60 postdocs from Hamburg’s universities came together for two days dedicated to exploring academic career development.

What does it really take to build a career in academia? At the opening event of the Hamburg Postdoc Days 2025, four professors shared their personal and candid experiences on the road to professorship – including detours, doubts, and the many small and big successes along the way.

Our interview series shares the diverse international experiences of postdocs. Each article introduces a postdoc who talks about their international experiences. The interviews not only offer personal insights, but also practical tips and information for other researchers who are considering a stay abroad. The interviews...