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Events
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.
Are you new at HHU and in the need of guidance through the next steps in your research career? Want to meet new people and fellows from all faculties as well as learn more about the supporting institutions at HHU?
The Heine Research Academies like to accompany the start of all new researchers at HHU by offering a variety of helpful information as well as the opportunity to connect with other researchers during the "Welcome Days“.
07./08.05.25 - Further information and registration here!
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Make it in Germany: Trends in the German Application Process – What Employers and International Talents Need to Know
How can international talents successfully apply for jobs in Germany, and how can companies attract suitable international professionals? At the networking breakfast before the Campus Fair on May 14, 2025, international students and German employers will come together to discuss current trends and best practices in the application and onboarding process.
Programme:
Keynote Speech: Current trends in the German application process – from employer branding to the application interview
Panel Discussion: What companies are looking for & how applicants can stand out
Networking Breakfast: Direct exchange between talents & employers
When? 14.05.2025 - 10.15 bis 11.45 am
Where Multifunktionsfläche SSC, Building 21.02, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf (campus map)
The event is free of charge, but registration is requested: Register here!
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Depending on their source of income, international researchers living in Germany can be subject to German income tax. This information session will give an overview of the most important aspects of the German income tax for expats and try to tackle the most common questions arising such as:
Do I have to pay income taxes? Do I need to make an income tax declaration? When do l have to file my tax return and how? Do I also have to pay taxes in my home country?
A Q&A session will be allocated at the end so as to tend to your personal questions. You are most welcome to send in any specific questions or areas you are interested in prior to the session.
Lecturer: Fabiana Hartl (B.Sc. Betriebswirtin/Business Studies; Specialization: corporate/ income taxes)
Online Seminar: 19.05.25, 4:30 p.m. - 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: 26.05.25, 4:30 p.m. - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.