Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - HU-Docs

HU-Docs - Doctoral Candidate Network of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Our upcoming events can be found here. All of our events are open to members and non-members alike!

 

You can find all our social media here!

 

Doc-Café: Friday December 13, 2024


‼️ Change in location - only this time at Studentisches Café Flora ‼️
The next Doc-Café is tomorrow from 14:00 to 15:30, it will take place at the Studentisches Café Flora (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4EK3hVVxDobsyekL8) at Campus Nord. (There is another event at our usual location at the ISC tomorrow.)

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting during the semester with free coffee and cookies to get to know other doctoral students and share our experience living and working in Berlin. There is no set program, the language is English and a little German. See you tomorrow at 14:00-15:30! ☕🍵

 

Doc-Café: Friday December 06, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

🎄HU-Docs Stammtisch Christmas Edition🎄

 

The Holiday spirit is soon to be back in Berlin! Christmas markets will open shortly, so will be an opportunity to get together with other PhD candidates in one! The next HU-Docs Stammtisch will take place at the RAW Christmas Market (https://maps.app.goo.gl/j8WZRQQjSshttyT48) on Tuesday, December 3 at 18:00. We are organizing it together with the life science department. We are looking forward to meet you there and warm ourselves with some Glühwein and nice conversations on a cold Berlin evening! ❄️🍷

 

Doc-Café: Friday November 29, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Doc-Café: Friday November 22, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Doc-Café: Friday November 15, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Doc-Café: Friday November 08, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Doc-Café: Friday November 01, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc-Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Doc-Café: Friday October 25, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Doc-Café: Friday October 18, 2024

 

14:00 - 15:30 h

 

Location: International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, room 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin

The Doc Café is an informal weekly meeting to get to know other doctoral candidates and the HU-Docs association. The ideal meeting point for all those who are new to HU-Docs! There is no set program, the language is German or English as needed. We have free coffee and cookies.

 

Invitation: General Meeting
October 11, 2024

 

The Doctoral Student Network of HU is a registered association under the name HU Docs e.V.
On Tuesday, October 10th, our regular general meeting will take place in International Service Center (ISC), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, Raum 1068), Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.


The meeting is open to the public, and attendance does not require prior registration. However, only association members can participate in the election or nominate themselves for the executive committee. Membership in the association is free, and you can become a member during the general meeting if you feel connected to Berlin's doctoral students. You do not need to be enrolled at HU. More information is available at https://www.projekte.hu-berlin.de/en/docs-en/the-association-hu-docs/join-us
We always welcome individuals who want to shape the future of HU Docs. If you have a proposal or wish to nominate yourself, please feel free to contact us in advance. It is also possible to spontaneously nominate yourself for the election. Serving on the executive committee is mostly enjoyable and provides valuable insights into Berlin and the university.

 

 

Stammtisch: Wednesday, October 4 

7:00 pm

Eschenbräu

Triftstraße 67, 13353 Berlin

 

Let´s take a break from due dates, and let's have some snacks and drinks together at a typical kiez brewery in the district of Wedding. Sometimes it's hard, but community and friends make it easier! 
 
Join us for our Stammtisch, an informal gathering to have a drink or a beer for Berlin doctoral candidates and future ones. Join us to talk about your experiences and problems in this journey, get to know new people, and discover the city together. Everyone is welcome; no registration is required.
 
Stammtisch takes place in a different bar or park every time depending on the weather conditions.
 

 

Thesis writing group: Thursday, 13 july

 

With our Academic English Tutor Jamie McGee. Join us and let's work together on our dissertations. Everyone is welcome no matter how advanced you are on your writing. No registration is needed.

 

Starting from 14:30

Location: Infothek Room 1068, Unter den Linden 6 (HU main building, ground floor, the western or the left side)

 


 
Doc Café ... We are back!!!
 

Campus Adlershof   

Monday, 10 July
13:00h -14:30h
Motorenprünstand (MoPs)
Newtonstr. 16

12489 Berlin-Adlershof 

 

Campus Mitte

Monday, 10 July

13:30h -14:30h

Unter den Linden 6, Infothek (Room 1068)

 

Drop by and meet other doctoral candidates, exchange problems, and learn tips and tricks! We will serve free coffee and cookies. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

 


HU-Docs Event Calendar

We are working on the Winter Semester 2022-2023 calendar; more info to come.


External events

Other recommended events relevant for doctoral candidates, which are not organized by us, can be found here.


Files from our previous PhD-Days

Our PhD-Day, held once per semester, gives you a lot of useful information on your doctorate at HU. The slides of our last event are available under Downloads.


Financing your doctorate

At the International Roundtable discussion in January, we collected links about funding, you can find them under Downloads and links.


How can I apply for a PhD position at HU Berlin?

Please go to the university's information portal here


How can I become a HU-Docs member?

Please go here


Refugees are welcome at all our events!

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We welcome all doctoral candidates from Ukraine (and from anywhere else) to attend our events or contact us, even if they are not formally affiliated with any Berlin university! Our weekly Doc Cafe is the ideal event to get to know other doctoral candidates without any registration. Just come by. We speak many different languages :-).

For general information about the university's support of Ukrainian students, please visit here:https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/press-portal/topics/humboldt-universitat-stands-with-ukraine