Courses offered by the university's schools
Below is a synopsis of courses at the different schools and interdisciplinary centers that are designed for PhD students or open for them. This list is not exhaustive. If you are a PhD student and interested in a course which is not listed here, it is always worth trying to ask the lecturer in question if you can participate.
We would like to thank all contributors of this list for their support, especially the professors involved in supervising PhD students. You can send additional suggestions as well as changes to this list to the CGS team via e-mail at any time. We will update the page accordingly as soon as possible.
Courses offered for PhD students by the university's schools
Courses offered by other central institutions of the university
Various institutions at the University of Wuppertal offer education programmes for (international) doctoral students and postdocs. Here, we briefly present the most relevant offers for each semester. Unless specified otherwise, all courses are in German.
Information & Registration under www.scc.uni-wuppertal.de or per E-Mail at scc[at]uni-wuppertal.de (website only available in German)
Supervision for career development
for young scientists in the doctoral/habilitation process and in research work (open for all genders)
10.10.2024 | 31.10. | 21.11. | 12.12. | 06.02.2025 | 27.02 | 20.03.
Supervision for career development for female scientists
in the doctoral/habilitation process and in research work (women only)
17.10.2024 | 07.11. | 28.11. | 19.12. | 13.02.2025 | 06.03. | 27.03.
All meetings take place in person from 18:00 to 20:00 in the studio, Fuhlrottstr. 19, 42119 Wuppertal.
Individual and team coaching to strengthen competences for advanced female junior researchers, (junior) professors and private lecturers
Dates: by arrangement.this offer is provided on request and is oriented towards your individual concerns. Strict confidentiality is assured.
By: Dr Iris Koall
Place: Studio Fuhlrottstr. 19, 42119 Wuppertal
The SLI offers German courses that are specifically aimed at international doctoral students and students. Course participants can acquire both general and specialised German language skills.
Information & Regsitration under https://buchung.sli.uni-wuppertal.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/index_bereiche.html
The SLI offers German courses aimed specifically at international doctoral candidates and students. Course participants can acquire both general and specialised German language skills.
Information & registration at buchung.sli.uni-wuppertal.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/index_bereiche.html
German C2 Part a: Everyday and professional language
Dates: Mondays, 18:00-21:00 (21.10.-20.01.)
Instructor: Rebecca Fanasch
Location: S.09.22
Prerequisite: German language skills at C1 level
Participation fee: one-time € 20
Welcome Day for international students
Dates: 02.10.2024, 11:00 - 13:00 (s.t.)
Leader: Dipl.-Psych. Iryna Zavhorodnya (ZSB)
Venue: Lecture theatre 14 (M.10.12)
Registration: by e-mail to intouch@uni-wuppertal.de, not required
Presentation of the University of Wuppertal - practical orientation aids for studying and everyday university life. Information event in cooperation with the International Centre.
Exchange of experiences for international students - ‘Let's get together’
Dates: 05.12.2024, 16:00 - 18:30 (s.t.)
Leader: Dipl.-Psych. Iryna Zavhorodnya (ZSB)
Location: ESG (Gaußstr. 4, 42119 Wuppertal)
Registration: by e-mail to intouch@uni-wuppertal.de, not required
In this event for international students, the Central Student Advisory Service and the International Centre would like to give international students the opportunity to exchange their first impressions of the University of Wuppertal, to clarify questions about living and studying in Wuppertal and to provide support on topics such as homesickness, which concern students after their first months of study at the University of Wuppertal.
Intercultural counselling
Dates: by appointment
Head: Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Location: by arrangement, see description
Registration: by e-mail to zsb@uni-wuppertal.de
The ZSB supports students and doctoral candidates at the University of Wuppertal with intercultural questions and problems. Individual coaching sessions and group workshops are offered in preparation for a stay abroad.
Online presentation ‘Arriving better - practical guidance for everyday life’
Languages available: German and English
The online presentation in German and English offers orientation at the University of Wuppertal and provides an overview of the most important contact persons and services at the university as well as offers from the Central Student Advisory Service.
Online materials ‘Culture Shock’
available languages: English and Chinese
A change of culture is always a challenge in which you are not only confronted with a foreign culture, but above all with yourself. In general, the term culture shock (Oberg, 1960; Wagner, 1996) refers to the difficulties associated with adapting to a new cultural environment. The confrontation with the unknown often triggers unexpected reactions of one's own, which can lead to study difficulties and private problems. However, a more precise knowledge of these processes can help to cope more successfully with the cultural change.
SaPe offers a comprehensive course programme for the qualification of academic staff at Bergische Universität. Various certificates can be obtained, e.g. on the topics of teaching, counselling or quality management at the university.
Further information and contact persons can be found on the SaPe website.
The ZWB offers further education certificate courses, e.g. in the areas of German as a Second Language, Integral Innovation and Gender & Diversity.
Further information and contact persons can be found on the ZWB website.
