The morning session focuses on three key career paths: academia, start-ups and industry. Representatives from universities, knowledge transfer and start-up programmes, as well as industry, will present entry-level opportunities, support services and key steps for career planning.
In the afternoon, experts from academia, research management, start-ups and industry will talk about their personal career paths, their experiences during the application process and their day-to-day work. Breaks, lunch and the concluding networking session offer opportunities for direct discussion with the speakers, companies and other participants.
Date: 3 December 2026
Venue: NETZ Seminar Room, University of Duisburg-Essen
Event language: English
Target audience: STEM students and PhD candidates from universities and research institutions in the Ruhr region
