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The International DAAD Academy (iDA) is expanding its professional development portfolio: Starting in autumn 2025, we will offer a new specialized German language course designed specifically for international (early career) researchers at German universities. The course is titled:

"German for International (Early Career) Researchers – Integration into the University Environment and Preparation for the German Job Market"

This new course format is aimed at researchers who wish to strengthen their linguistic and intercultural competencies in an academic context — with the goal of navigating daily life at German universities more confidently and preparing for a professional career in Germany.

Course at a glance:

• Duration: September 9 – November 11, 2025
• Weekly sessions: Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. (10 sessions)
• Format: Online via Big Blue Button
• Group size: Maximum 14 participants
• Course language: German (B1/B2 level required)
• Course fee: 500 EUR

What participants can expect:

The course focuses on academic German, intercultural communication, and practical orientation within the German higher education system. Participants will learn how to integrate into university structures, confidently take part in meetings, give presentations, and navigate the German job market — including the application process — more effectively.

Learn more and register

Full details, the course program, and the registration link are available on our website:
👉 Language Course: German for International Researchers – DAAD Academy

We appreciate your support

Do you know international researchers at your university who might be interested in this course? We would be grateful if you could share this information — also with other departments or colleagues working with this target group.

Thank you very much for your support!

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– Professional development for the international higher education community –

Even during the summer months, we continue our popular English-language social security info sessions designed specifically for new international employees. These free sessions provide valuable insights into the German social security system and help make the first steps in Germany a little easier.

📅 Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, July 8, 2025

• Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  🕑 Each session runs from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CET)

In these free live online sessions, participants will receive clear, accessible information about:

• Health, pension, unemployment, and long-term care insurance in Germany

• First official steps after starting a job

• Practical guidance and important contacts

Appointment allocation here

The doctoral phase brings many exciting but also challenging moments. Studies show that doctoral researchers often face increased stress, which significantly raises the risk of mental health issues.

To proactively address this, a new online course “Mental Strategies for Doctoral Researchers” is launching this year—a joint initiative by the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) and TU Braunschweig.

🎯 What is it about?

This training is tailored specifically for doctoral researchers and provides practical strategies to manage the typical pressures of the PhD journey in a healthy and constructive way. Key topics include:

• Stress management

• Self-care in everyday academic life

• Mindset and resilience

An initial evaluation showed that 90% of participants were very satisfied with the course—highlighting its great value.

🗓️ Dates and Topics (each session online, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CET):

• Tue, Aug 26, 2025 – Stress and Its Effects

• Tue, Sep 2, 2025 – Protecting Yourself from Stress

• Tue, Sep 9, 2025 – Mindset Matters

• Tue, Sep 16, 2025 – Managing Stress Successfully

• Tue, Sep 23, 2025 – My Path Through the PhD

📝 Registration:

Participation is free of charge.
Please register directly by emailing the trainer Anne Scholz at:
📧 stresskompetent@gmx.de