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Finding your way around in a new country can be quite difficult at times. Our events and information sessions aim to help you to integrate and gain a better understanding of some important aspects of everyday life in Germany.
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The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is an important industrial and architectural monument in North Rhine-Westphalia and, together with the neighboring former coking plant, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Zollverein is also an important cultural site with its several museums. We will get a guided tour through the Zeche Zollverein, and afterwards there will be enough time for our own activities on site (museum or café visit, etc.). This 60-minute English-language tour will offer fascinating insights into the working conditions, technology, and daily life of miners in one of Europe’s most important industrial sites. Discover how light and air shaped underground labour and explore the impressive architecture and history of Zollverein.
When? The event will take place on Saturday, 8th August 2026. We will take the train from Düsseldorf to Essen at 11:45 a.m. The guided tour will take place at 1:45 p.m. at the Zeche Zollverein.
This tour is a great opportunity to experience the industrial heritage of the Ruhr region while connecting with fellow international researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.
There will be no cost for our valued participants to join and enjoy this tour.
Slots are limited, so we encourage early registration.
We look forward to exploring this remarkable site with you!
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You´re kindly invited to our German Language Café. This language cafe is ideal for anyone with basic German skills, who would like to practice talking German in a relaxed atmosphere. We are going to have some small chats in German under the guidance of a native German speaker.
Duration is around 1 hour. We meet once a month at 04:30 pm, at ZUV-Lounge, building 16.11.01. Registering is not necessary. Spontaneous visits are welcome.
The dates are:
17.08.2026 14.09.2026 22.10.2026
12.11.2026 10.12.2026
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Germany has a reputation for having one of the best social security systems in the world. At its core, the social security system is based on five pillars: health insurance, long-term care insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance and accident insurance.
But how does the system actually work? Which insurances are available for international researchers? What differences apply to researchers with a work contract and those with a scholarship? What are the benefits of statutory health insurance? What do you need to consider when seeing a doctor? Which additional private insurances are beneficial for international researchers? All these questions will be addressed in this information session. Furthermore, the event will provide time to address participants' individual questions.
Lecturer: Sigrun Wegener-Feldbrügge (JUNO)
Online Seminar: 24.09.2026 at 2:00 pm - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
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Researchers from non-EU countries must apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Office. The correct residence permit depends on your individual situation. Among other things, your monthly income and whether you have an employment contract with the university or receive a scholarship all determine which type of residence permit you require or are able to obtain. Some residence permits are more favourable than others in terms of qualification for a permanent settlement permit in Germany or mobility rights in other EU countries. This information event will give participants an overview of the different residence permits for researchers and help them find out which residence permits they are entitled to.
Lecturer: Sigrun Wegener-Feldbrügge (JUNO)
Online Seminar: 29.10.26, 2:00 p.m. - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
Starting a new PhD or PostDoc position brings both opportunities and challenges – especially in the complex environment of a university. Join our Welcome Day and kick-start your journey at the university! We warmly invite all new doctoral researchers, postdocs, and research assistants to take part.
The Welcome Day offers the opportunity to get in touch with other researchers at HHU, to discover essential information and program offers and to get in contact with the contact persons of the Heine Research Academies (HeRA).
HeRA wants to advance your career and training as an early career researcher also by providing a collection of useful information and links to contact points. The Heine Research Academies are open to doctoral students, postdocs and junior research group leaders as well as to supervisors of graduate research work at HHU.
Date: 03.11.26 at 5 p.m. - Registration here!
Venue: Faculty Club, Building 16.11.00
A variety of institutions with diverse objectives and interests characterise the German research landscape. In this seminar, participants will learn about the German higher education system, non-university research institutions as well as possible entry positions and funding opportunities for international junior scientists. In addition, the seminar will also present career prospects beyond research positions.
Lecturer: Uta Brunner (JUNO)
Online Seminar: 08.12.2026 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required