Open programme
The Open Programme is open to all female1 researchers at Leuphana University of Lüneburg. With a range of formats and topics, it complements the professional development opportunities offered through our mentoring programmes, ProViae and ProScience. Alongside professional development, the events foster networking and exchange across disciplines.
Please note that the Open Programme also includes events offered by other units at Leuphana, such as the Graduate School or Academic Staff Development. These events are not specifically designed for female1 researchers, but are open to all early-career researchers.
Some topics and formats benefit from a protected setting in which participants share similar levels of prior knowledge and have comparable experiences. Before registering for an individual event, please check whether you meet the target group specified for that event.
1Events organized by the mentoring team are funded by the German federal and state governments as part of their efforts to increase the representation of women in academia. In our implementation, we recognize diverse gender identities. We therefore welcome all individuals who identify as women and/or beyond binary gender categories.
| Title | Date | Language | Speaker | Target group | Places | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health First Aid Course (online) |
14.10.2026 - 02.12.2026
| English | All teachers, Postdocs, Doctoral candidates | 6 | ||
| Annual Appraisals – information and discussion for research assistants (WiMi) |
14.10.2026
| German | Postdocs, Doctoral candidates | 8 | ||
| Pitch your research: Storylines for complex content |
26.10.2026
| English | Dr. Wiebke Vorrath | Doctoral candidates | 3 | |
| Visualize your research: Scientific poster design (online) |
27.10.2026
| English | Doctoral candidates | 1 | ||
| Build visibility and impact: Science communication on LinkedIn |
27.10.2026
| English | Doctoral candidates | 10 | ||
| Pimp your science: Sketchnotes and visual thinking |
27.10.2026
| English | Doctoral candidates | 4 | ||
| Care Concentration Gap |
19.11.2026
| English | Dr. Wiebke Vogelaar | Scientists and researchers | 29 | Register |
| Funding in the German academic system |
26.01.2027
| English | Dr. Rainer Baumann | Postdocs, Doctoral candidates | 12 | Register |
Team Mentoring
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Office for Equal Opportunities
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg
Building 7, 3rd floor, room 324
ProViae: proviae@leuphana.de
ProScience: proscience@leuphana.de