Göttingen Campus Postdoc Network Events
The Göttingen Campus Postdoc Committee organizes regular events for information exchange and networking.
In addition, other workshops, seminars and events of interest to Postdocs are shown here.
RESEARCH IMAGE OF THE YEAR
A single image brings research to life and can make a greater impact than a thousand words! Researchers at Göttingen Campus have already submitted their best images to the Research Images of the Year 2025 competition. This initiative, led by the Sci-Comm Network Göttingen, is an opportunity to showcase and share research here in Göttingen with a broad audience. The public vote is now open here. In each round, voters will be shown two images and they can choose the one that explains the research most clearly and creatively. Deadline for voting: 24 January at 12:30. There will be a selection by an expert panel for an in-person exhibition at the Forum Wissen from 12 March – 10 April. Details below.
About the Science Communication Network Göttingen
The Sci-Comm Network Göttingen brings together researchers from all disciplines who share an interest in communicating science beyond academia.
We meet once a month in an informal setting — usually at a local bar or restaurant — to exchange experiences, explore ideas, plan SciComm activities, and support each other in developing our communication skills.
Whether you’re a beginner or already active in science communication, you’re warmly welcome to join our open and friendly community of like-minded researchers across the Göttingen Campus. This initiative is led by fellow Postdocs on the GC Postdoc Committee. To find out more or sign up, contact Jin.
POSTDOC ACTIVITIES
15 January - POSTDOC SOCIAL
What: POSTDOC SOCIAL - ALL WELCOME
When: Thursday 15 January 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: Stadtwall Café and Bar (Stadtwall’s webite or Google maps). You can get a range of snacks and meals as well as hot drinks, cocktails, beers etc
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.
28 January - Tour of Magisch! (Like magic!) exhibition led by Manuel Maidorn
What: Tour of Magisch! (Like magic!) exhibition led by Manuel Maidorn – last chance to see!
When: 16:00 on Wednesday 28 January 2026
Where: Forum Wissen Café, Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen
What: led by Dr Manuel Maidorn – Science Slammer, Communication expert, and Co-Curator of “Like magic! How our world organizes itself!” exhibition, which showcases research at Göttingen’s MPI for Dynamics and Self-Organization. The exhibition runs until 1 February 2026 and further information is here: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/3240.html?id=7855
Other: The tour will start at 16:00. If you want to join us for coffee at the café, please allow extra time. Any queries about the tour, contact Melissa Sollich, Postdoc Coordinator. The Science Communication club will meet immediately after the tour. Please contact Jin by email to join the Science Communication Club mailing list and find out more.
28 January - Science Communication Network
What: Science Communication Network
When: 18:00 on Wednesday 28 January
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.
5 February - POSTDOC SOCIAL
What: POSTDOC SOCIAL - ALL WELCOME
When: Thursday 5 February 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: Melma Restaurant, Wendenstraße 8-8a (Melma’s website or Google maps). Fine to turn up later or just have a drink. You can get a range of snacks and meals as well as hot drinks, cocktails, beers etc
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.
25 February - Science Communication Network meet-up
What: Science Communication Network meet-up
When: 17:30 on Wednesday 25 February
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.
11 March - RESEARCH IMAGE OF THE YEAR: OPENING AND EXHIBITION
What: RESEARCH IMAGE OF THE YEAR: OPENING AND EXHIBITION – ALL WELCOME
When: Opening on Wednesday 11 March from 18:00 until 20:30 – just turn up. No need to register and everyone welcome.
And: Exhibition runs until 10 April and is free of charge
Where: Forum Wissen vestibule, Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen. Plan your visit here: https://www.forum-wissen.de/en/service-info/
What: a view of the diversity of research across Göttingen. You’ll see the 20 top images selected by an expert panel as well as other images that were entered in the competition.
19 March – Postdoc Support and Information Fair
What: Postdoc Support and Information Fair: ALL WELCOME
When: 14:30-17:30 on Thursday 19 March – join us for pizza at 17:30
Where: Friedrich Hund Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen
What: Organised by Postdocs for Postdocs but all researchers and administrators welcome. This event will help you get inspired and plan your next steps, discover opportunities at the Campus and beyond and meet other postdocs to build your network. Further information from Postdoc Coordinator (melissa.sollich(at)uni-goettingen.de)
25 March - Science Communication Network meet-up
What: Science Communication Network meet-up
When: 17:30 on Wednesday 25 March
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.
Göttingen’s 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 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.
