News23 March 2026|HRA NewsFocused Research – What Makes a Ph.D. at a Non-University Research Institution Unique?Photo: Leibniz-Institut für Medienforschung | Hans-Bredow-Institut/Christiane Matzen / PrivatIn Germany, in addition to universities, it is possible to pursue a Ph.D. at numerous non-university research institutions. However, these...1 March 2026|HRA NewsThe new programme is online!Photo: HRA/OldorfRegistration for the new workshops and information events at the Hamburg Research Academy is now open. We recommend registering quickly, as places are...9 February 2026|HRA NewsStrengthening diversity in researchPhoto: HRAThe GinF project, coordinated by the Hamburg Research Academy in collaboration with the ZGD, promotes the integration of gender and diversity aspects...29 January 2026|HRA NewsJana Graul on her podcast “Zwischen Pinsel und Pranger (Between Brush and Pillory)”Photo: Jan Rost, nach einem Entwurf von Agnolo Bronzino, Detail aus: Justizia befreit die Unschuld, 1549, Tapisserie, Florenz, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti; Graphik: Darius WakilzadehAs 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...15 December 2025|HRA NewsYear in Review: Our Highlights from 2025Photo: HRA/WiedWhether at the first Hamburg Postdoc Days, inspiring career events or our City Walks, 2025 was marked by exchange, learning and professional growth...27 November 2025|HRA NewsTwo new members for the Hamburg Research AcademyPhoto: HRAThe Hamburg Research Academy continues to grow and is pleased to welcome two new associate members: the Institute for Peace and Security Research...11 November 2025|HRA NewsHamburg Postdoc Days 2025Photo: UHH, RRZ/MCC, MentzOn November 5 and 6, 2025, the Hamburg Research Academy hosted the first-ever Hamburg Postdoc Days. Around 60 postdocs from Hamburg’s universities...6 November 2025|HRA NewsThe Professorship Journey – Honest & UnfilteredPhoto: UHH, RRZ/MCC, MentzWhat 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...30 September 2025|HRA NewsPostdocs AbroadPhoto: HRAOur interview series shares the diverse international experiences of postdocs. Each article introduces a postdoc who talks about their international...18 September 2025|HRA NewsInterview with the winner of the Hamburg Three Minute Thesis 2025 – Charlotte GoblirschPhoto: HRA/WiedOn 9 September, nine doctoral researchers from Hamburg took on the challenge of presenting their doctoral theses in three minutes and with only one...1 September 2025|HRA NewsOur new program is online!Photo: HRA/OldorfAs of now, you can register for the new workshops and information events organized by the Hamburg Research Academy. Please note that admission is on a...30 July 2025|HRA NewsEUGLOH in PortoPhoto: privateFrom July 7-11, the second edition of the EUGLOH program "Making an Impact: Skills for Career Paths in and Beyond Academia” took place in Porto. 28...23 May 2025|HRA NewsHRA Promovierendentag on 22 May 2025: Finding your voicePhoto: HRA/HelmIf you want to be heard in academia, you need more than strong arguments. The 2025 Promovierendentag of the Hamburg Research Academy focused entirely...17 April 2025|HRA NewsDr. Maria Elidaiana da Silva Pereira on her project “Cosmic Waves”Photo: da Silva Pereira & MachadoIn her project “Cosmic Waves”, astrophysicist Dr. Maria Elidaiana da Silva Pereira collaborated with the physicist and illustrator Camila Machado to...30 January 2025|HRA NewsDr. Franziska S. Hanf on her project “Hamburg 2050: water from 4 sides”Photo: © Vernessa Himmler/Hanf et al. 2024In her project “Hamburg 2050: water from 4 sides”, Dr. Franziska S. Hanf, together with her colleagues from the CLICCS cluster of excellence and an...16 December 2024|HRA NewsYear in Review: Our Highlights from 2024Photo: HRA/WiedTime flies, but we take a moment to pause. What happened at the Hamburg Research Academy in 2024?4 December 2024|HRA NewsSupervision Agreements – Guest Article by the HRA Doctoral CouncilPhoto: UHH/EsfandiariSupervision is a central and at the same time complex element of the doctoral phase. This makes it all the more important to document the bilateral...30 October 2024|HRA NewsCareer Day for Doctoral Researchers and Postdocs on 10 October 2024Photo: HRA/Helm"I really enjoyed the direct contact with PhDs who had gone into industry" – was a recurring piece of feedback from our evaluation. This quote...24 October 2024|HRA NewsEnhancing Career Paths through International CollaborationPhoto: HRA/HelmFrom 23 to 27 September, the Hamburg Research Academy co-organized the event "Making an Impact! Skills for Career Paths in and beyond Academia"...17 September 2024|HRA NewsInterview with the winner of the Hamburg Three Minute Thesis 2024 – Raghav AroraPhoto: HRA/WiedOn 27 August, eight doctoral researchers from Hamburg took on the challenge of presenting their doctoral theses in three minutes and with only one...Show all news
