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Whether you’ve just arrived in Hamburg or are continuing your studies, this Orientation Day helps you start the semester with clarity, confidence, and the right tools.

In this interactive evening session, you’ll learn how to navigate your studies successfully this semester. The program combines practical guidance, academic insights, and space to ask questions.

What to expect: Welcome & orientation to MIN För Hamburg

• Keynote by Dr. Senft on internationalisation and intercultural competence
• Practical tips for working independently at university
• Hacks for academic writing, time management, and semester planning (interactive session)

Furthermore we Introduce you to the upcoming event „Personal Potential Analysis“ (Mini Assessment Center)
and how to successfully apply there to reserve your spot (limited to 12 students only).

Perfect for international students who want to start the semester prepared, informed, and connected.

When: Wednesday, April 8 | 16:00 — 19:00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler & Dr. Christoph Senft

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415 + 416, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration: via UHH Join

Are you considering leaving your university studies and wondering about your career prospects in Hamburg?

In this event for international students, you will learn more about Germany’s dual vocational training system and the career opportunities available after completing a vocational qualification. We will also provide information on the residence requirements for switching from university studies to vocational training, and how the Hamburg Welcome Center can support you during this transition.

When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm

Who: Hamburg Welcome Center, AQtivus, BIZ

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415, 4th floor

Language: The event will be held in German. Questions may also be asked in English.

Registration via UHH JOIN.

Learning doesn’t always happen in seminar rooms.

Join us for a relaxed Walk & Talk session outdoors, where we explore how companies are rethinking work, collaboration, and leadership — while enjoying nature and good conversations. 

What this session includes:

• Introduction to New Work concepts and modern collaboration tools,
• Insights into project management and teamwork in companies,
• Informal exchange with other students and facilitators.

A low-threshold, refreshing way to learn, connect, and recharge.

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Planten un Blomen / outdoors (Attention: Bring your keep cup!)

Language: The workshops will be held in English.

Registration via UHH JOIN.

How do applications really work in Germany?

What are recruiters actually looking for?

In this session, recruiters and company representatives walk you through the German recruiting process step by step — from CV screening to interviews and final decisions. You’ll learn key terminology, expectations, and common mistakes to avoid.

What you’ll gain:

• A clear overview of recruiting processes in Germany
• Important keywords and concepts used by employers
• Insights directly from recruiters and company representatives
• Time for questions, clarifications, and real-life examples.

Ideal for students preparing for internships, working student jobs, or their first full-time role in Germany.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12.00 – 14.00 h

Who:  Manuel Löffler (Lebendige Teams)

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

Discover what makes you stand out – in study, life, and career.

You have more skills than you think.

This hands-on workshop helps you identify, experience, and articulate your strengths using methods from real assessment centers.
Through interactive exercises, you’ll receive quantitative and qualitative feedback on your performance — from trainers and peers — in a supportive, empowering environment.

What to expect in this 3-hour workshop:

• Practical group tasks simulating real-life and assessment-center situations
• Feedback on communication, cooperation, and decision-making
• Structured reflection tools to uncover hidden strengths
• Meet other international and German students. 

Share your own experiences in a relaxed setting. Connect over snacks and activities designed to spark real conversations.

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 09.00 – 12.00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English. 

Registration: Register via UHH JOIN. Please ensure you complete the additional application document in order to be selected for the workshop!
 

Grow by Giving – Become a Student Ambassador for MIN För Hamburg

The best way to keep growing?

Share what you’ve learned. As a Student Ambassador, you become part of a team that supports other international students – and grows as a leader in the process.

This interactive training empowers you to take on this meaningful role at the University of Hamburg. 

In this 2-hour workshop, you will:

• Learn what it means to be a Student Ambassador in the MIN För Hamburg Program
• Discover how you can support others while growing your own skills
• Explore real tasks, impact opportunities and ways to shape your role
• Get tools for communication, peer support and event co-creation
• Meet other motivated students and become part of aninspiring peer community

Who this is for:

• You’ve participated in „MIN För Hamburg“ (or are planning to)
• You want to contribute to an inclusive, supportive student culture
• You’re curious about leadership, mentoring and teamwork
• You’d like to expand your CV, network and sense of purpose

What’s next after the workshop? After completing the training, you’ll have the chance to:

• Support events, be a peer contact, and contribute your ideas
• Receive a certificate of participation and references for your engagement
• Take part in further trainings and networking opportunities

Grow your skills. Build community. Make a difference.

 
When: Monday, May 11, 2026, 16.00 – 19.00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

Living and studying in Germany is still more of a bumpy road than a smooth ride?

Join us in this workshop to gain more clarity about your achievements and challenges as an international student in Hamburg. You will connect with your peers and work on a plan of how to proceed with your studies, where to seek support – if needed – and how to acknowledge challenges you have already mastered.

What you'll take away:

• A clear overview of your personal highlights, strengths and hurdles as an international student in Hamburg.
• A personal roadmap for next semester.
• A study buddy with whom you will meet in between our two sessions and who will keep you on track.
• We will spend the day at the beautiful Botanical Garden in Hamburg Klein-Flottbek with plenty of space to take walks during breaks or to find a quiet spot to discuss your questions with your study buddy.

When:
Workshop on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10.00 – 16.00 h
Follow-up session on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 14.00 – 16.00

Who: Franziska Werner-Saidi, Katja Grannis

Where: Botanischer Garten, Ohnhorststraße 18, room E.004, follow-up session online

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

"Boundaries? I heard about them for the first time after coming to Germany."

This workshop creates a safe space to explore personal boundaries, body language, and self-protection — physically and mentally.

Through guided exercises, you’ll reflect on topics like saying no, personal space, people-pleasing patterns, and feeling safe in new environments.

What you’ll work on:

• Understanding and expressing personal boundaries
• Body language and embodied confidence
• Awareness of safety, intuition, and self-protection
• Strengthening mindset and presence
• Get your inner self-defense belt with this workshop

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12.00 – 14.00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

Are you considering leaving your university studies and wondering about your career prospects in Hamburg?

In this event for international students, you will learn more about Germany’s dual vocational training system and the career opportunities available after completing a vocational qualification. We will also provide information on the residence requirements for switching from university studies to vocational training, and how the Hamburg Welcome Center can support you during this transition.

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm

Who: Hamburg Welcome Center, Ahmed Qubaja, Tarekt Jabi

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: The event will be held in German. Questions may also be asked in English.

Registration via UHH JOIN.

Practice makes confidence.

In this session, you’ll experience mock interviews based on real recruiting situations — with feedback and practical tips from company representatives.

You’ll gain:

• Interview practice in a supportive setting
• Feedback on answers, body language, and presentation
• Tips directly from employers on how to improve

Ideal preparation before job fairs, applications, and real interviews.

You need to bring a printed copy of your CV, a Cover letter and a job posting you are interested in.

You can also book your personal counselling on that day to check the details on your documents.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 16.00 – 19.00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

How do I approach professors at German universities? How do I prepare for a meeting with a lecturer to discuss the topic of my term paper? What exactly is a term paper and what is actually expected of me?

Arriving at a German university can be a challenge. University communication, teaching methods and academic practice differ slightly from country to country. They are based on unspoken values, norms, and roles and the resulting expectations.

The aim of the workshop is to shed light on these unspoken rules. A reflective look at communication, relationships and expectations with lecturers, fellow students and other members of the university helps to better understand how to navigate the German higher education system safely and successfully, and how to get the support you need.

Learning objectives:

• German higher education landscape: traditions, rules, structures
• German teaching and learning culture: typical forms of teaching at German universities (lectures and seminars), discussions, group work, student presentations, exams, and assignments
  
  

When: Friday, May 29, 2026, 14.00 — 18.00 h

Who: Franziska Werner-Saidi

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This Workshop will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

Job fairs can be overwhelming — but they don’t have to be.

This workshop prepares you to approach the “Hello Arbeitswelt” Job Fair with confidence, clarity, and a
strategy.

What you’ll work on:

• How to introduce yourself professionally
• How to talk about your skills and interests
• Networking strategies that feel authentic
• Preparing questions and follow-ups

Perfect if you want to make meaningful connections instead of just collecting flyers.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 17.00 – 19.00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This session will be held in English.

Registration via UHH Join

Job Fair Follow-up – Resilience, Bias & Next Steps

Job fairs and applications don’t always lead to immediate success — and that’s normal.

This follow-up session helps you reflect on your experiences, understand discrimination and bias in application processes, and strengthen your resilience.

Topics include:

• Facts about bias and discrimination in recruiting
• How to take a personal and empowered stance
• Dealing with rejection in healthy, constructive ways
• Practical next steps after the job fair

Designed to help you move forward with confidence and self-trust

When: Thursday, June 24, 2026, 08.00 – 09.00 h or 12.00 – 13.00 h

Who: Manuel Löffler

Where: Online (You will receive a link after registration.)

Please register for "Confidence Training – Job Fair & Networking Preparation (June 10, 2026)" as well. Registration via UHH Join.

The term resilience describes the ability to adapt to new situations, even when things get difficult. People with a high level of resilience can deal well with such situations and emerge stronger. They can control their emotions, adapt to setbacks and maintain a positive attitude even under pressure. In resilience training, you will learn various methods and techniques to strengthen your resilience.

Learning objectives:

• We clarify what resilience is and which factors and skills can help you to overcome challenging situations.
• We identify typical and personal stress factors, learn and reflect on methods to reduce stress and promote calmness.   

When: Friday, July 3, 2026, 9.00 — 15.00 h

Who: Franziska Werner-Saidi

Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Language: This workshop will be held in English.

Registration via UHH JOIN.

Are you about to finish your studies and wondering what career prospects there are for you in Hamburg?

The Hamburg Welcome Center (HWC) would like to introduce you to the services that can help you make the transition from university to work. We will also give you an overview of the legal residence requirements and support you in your search for a job and the application process.

After a 30-minute input in German, we will take time to answer your questions. The information is available for you in German and English.

When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 4:30 pm
Where: Hamburg Welcome Center, Süderstraße 32b, 20097 Hamburg

Registration: Please register by March 18 via this link: Registration at HWC

Participation is free of charge.

Please note that only a limited number of places are available.

Can't make it on this date? Other dates in 2026:

• June 16 or 17, 2026 (to be confirmed)
• September 16, 2026, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
• December 19, 2026, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Universities are exciting and diverse employers—in addition to traditional research, they offer numerous opportunities in areas such as science and university management, IT, and communication.

In this interactive event, experts provide insights into the diverse career fields at universities. They report from their experience on what everyday work in university management entails, what skills are in demand, and how to get started. Participants will learn how they can use their academic skills in a targeted manner for these professional fields in order to start an exciting career between academia and administration.

Take advantage of this opportunity to ask individual questions, exchange ideas with the experts, and make valuable contacts – for better orientation on your career path in higher education.
The event is aimed at doctoral candidates and postdocs, international students, graduates, and anyone else who is interested.

Guests:

• Viktoria Müller, University of Hamburg, Department of International Affairs, Team Leader and Project Coordinator, European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH)
• Dr. Pragya Chopra, University of Hamburg, Scientific Coordinator, WPC/QURS (Quantum Universe Cluster of Excellence)
• Dr. Sandra Barth, Chancellor of the HFBK (University of Fine Arts Hamburg)
• Benjamin Schäfer, University of Hamburg, Team Leader of the Competence Center for Digital Administration in the Smart Administration Office
• Dr. Dominik Pfeiffer, University of Hamburg, Consultant for Collaborative Research Funding in Department 4 (Research Management and Funding)

This event is organized in cooperation with the Hamburg Research Academy's Career Options program.

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Online
Language: This event will be held in German. Questions may be asked in English.
Registration via the HRA website

Join a visit to the Hapag-Lloyd headquarters and get to know one of the world’s leading container liner shipping companies.

With around 305 modern container vessels, an annual transport volume of approximately 12.5 million TEU (standard containers) and about 17,400 employees in more than 400 offices across 140 countries, Hapag-Lloyd plays an important role in global trade and the movement of goods around the world.

During the visit, you will get a first-hand look at the company and learn how global shipping works in practice. The session will start with a short introduction to Hapag-Lloyd and an overview of possible entry opportunities such as internships and working student positions.

You will also hear directly from colleagues working in different departments who will share insights into their day-to-day work and current topics in the shipping industry. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about different career paths and get a better understanding of what working in a global company looks like.

The visit will also include a short office tour of the Hapag-Lloyd headquarters. The afternoon will conclude with time for questions and informal networking with the team.

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Meeting point will be communicated.

Language: This event will be held in German. 

Registration via UHH JOIN.