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.

 

POSTDOC ACTIVITIES

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.

9 APRIL – POSTDOC SOCIAL

What: Postdoc Social - ALL WELCOME
When:  Thursday 9 April from 18:00
Why: an opportunity to share ideas and find solutions together. Meet other researchers, talk to members of the Postdoc Committee and let them know what you would like from your Network and next Postdoc Fair. Stop for a drink or a bite to eat and stay for as long or as little as you like. It helps if you RSVP to the Postdoc Coordinator (Melissa.sollich(at)uni-goettingen.de) but also fine to turn up spontaneously.
Where: Z.a.k., Am Wochenmarkt 22, 37073 Göttingen (Z.a.k. website or Google maps
Everyone welcome: organised by postdocs for postdocs to provide an opportunity for company, connection and escape from the lab. Everyone is welcome (including partners, other researchers, colleagues, friends and family) so feel free to pass this invitation on. If you’re passing through Göttingen, pop in and get to know other researchers.

19 APRIL – CRAFTS & CAFÉ WITH RESEARCHERS AT CAFÉ CORTES

What: Crafts & Café with Researchers - part of Göttingen’s Science Goes City
When: 11:00-13:00 on Sunday 29 April
Why: Pop into Café Cortes any time after 11:00am to enjoy its café atmosphere, buy yourself a delicious cake or coffee and relax with friendly, enthusiastic researchers. Chat about what they do all day and why this is important! Get involved in fun craft activities to understand our world! Discover the diversity of ideas and innovation on our doorstep! Whatever your level, whatever your background, come with questions, curiosity and – if you have them - kids! Everyone welcome! In DE and EN. 
Where: Café Cortes, Kurze-Geismar-Straße 27, 37073 Göttingen (Cafe Cortes website or Google maps)
Everyone welcome: turn up and find out more about the research right here in Göttingen! Meet several scientists or just one - stay for as little or as long as you want.

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.