Göttingen Campus Postdoc Netzwerk Events
Das Postdoc Komitee organisiert regelmäßig Veranstaltungen zum Informationsaustausch und Networking. Da während der Treffen vorrangig Englisch gesprochen wird, sind auch alle Angaben auf dieser Webseite auf Englisch.
Weitere Workshops, Seminare und Veranstaltungen für Postdocs gibt es hier
22 October - POSTDOC FOREST BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR
POSTDOC FOREST BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR - ALL WELCOME – see rare trees in their vivid autumn colours!
When: Wednesday 22 October at 16:00 until 17:00/17:30 approx
Where: meet point on Am Fassberg – see google maps – between Grisebachstraße and Otto Hahn Straße
What: The tour will be led by Dr Fabian Brambach, Curator Forest Botanical Garden (Nordcampus) and postdoc here with interests in plant ecology, biogeography and systematics. Apart from the fall colours, highlights include rare specimens from around the world, the opportunity to appreciate the diversity on our doorstep and meet other researchers. Questions and discussion welcomed.
Other: The tour is along a mixture of paved, gravel and stone paths fine for pushchairs and will start promptly. Please dress appropriately for the season and terrain. The end time can be adjusted depending on the weather and discussion. In case of queries, email Melissa.sollich(at)uni-goettingen.de or +49 (0)1525 975 2642. It is fine to turn up spontaneously.
Everyone welcome: organised by postdocs for postdocs. Feel free to bring kids, partners and colleagues.
29 October-Science Communication club
What: Science Communication club
When: 17:30 on Wednesday 29 October
Where: Please contact Jin by email to join the mailing list and get all the details.
What: led by researchers and welcoming like-minded people from any field, any background who would like to develop their communication skills. Future meetings will be the last Wednesday of the month.
6 November - POSTDOC SOCIAL
What: POSTDOC SOCIAL - ALL WELCOME
When: Thursday 6 November from 18:00
Why: to meet other postdocs, find solutions and have fun! If you can, let us know you’re coming (email me) but also fine to turn up spontaneously.
Where: Café Botanik, Untere Karspüle 1b, 37073 Göttingen (Café Botanik’s website or Google maps). You can get Persian specialties, fresh snacks, unique tea and coffee creations as well as a range of cocktails, beers and wines.
Everyone welcome: organised by postdocs for postdocs to provide an opportunity for company and connection. Everyone is welcome (including partners, other researchers, colleagues, friends and family) so feel free to pass this invitation on. Researchers passing through Göttingen are of course welcome to pop in and join this event and get to know other researchers.
22 November-Postdoc international potluck get-together
Postdoc international potluck get-together from 16:00 on Saturday 22 November.
Bring food or drink that you enjoy for winter or Christmas celebrations – whether from your home or some traditional treat that you have discovered on your research journey.
Kids and partners welcome.
Email me to book your places as soon as possible.
Göttingens Postdoc Support and Information Fair

Göttingen’s Postdoc Support and Information Fair 2026 is on Thursday 19 March in the Physics Building. This is an annual event led by Postdocs for Postdocs to give researchers across the Campus a chance to meet, build their networks and shine a light on their careers. Further info about the last event (Postdoc Fair 2025) is here.
What would you like for our 2026 event? Who would you like to meet to support your career here or show the way to take your next steps? Please send your feedback, queries or suggestions to the Postdoc Coordinator. You can also put your anonymous (but public) comments about the Postdoc Fair 2025 on the chatwall here.