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Free online seminars and events on the topics of career & job
With the academics online seminars and events, you will receive valuable guidance and information on career-related topics such as applications, job searching and doctoral studies in the fields of academia, research, the public sector and civil society
Updated: 2026-04-27
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Events
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Online Seminar
Alternative Career Paths in Academia and Beyond
October 20, 2026
4.30 p.m.
online
Dr. Michaela Hergersberg (Karrierecoach München)
It doesn’t always have to be a professorship: After completing your doctorate, many career paths connected to academia are open to you. These include roles in research management, patents or alumni relations, technology transfer, communications, and consulting. In our free online seminar, you will gain an overview of the available options, the qualifications required, and how to plan your next career move.
This online seminar will be held in English.
FAQ on the academics online seminars
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the academics online seminars. The following questions and answers are intended to help you navigate our online seminar offerings with greater ease and to clarify any uncertainties. Should your particular question not be addressed, please contact our support team directly at events@academics.de. We look forward to your participation!
FAQ
To whom are the academics online seminars and events addressed?
The academics online seminars and events are addressed to all jobseekers (students, interns, graduates, phd candidates and doctorate holders) from the fields of academia, research, the public sector and civil society, as well as all those wishing to advance their careers in these areas.
How can I register for an academics online seminar or event?
Select your desired event on this events page and click "Sign up". If you are already registered with academics and logged in, you will find the academics online seminars under the menu item "My academics" > "Events" (https://www.academics.com/my-academics/events). You may also register for multiple academics online seminars.
Please remember to check your email inbox after registration in order to confirm your enrolment for the online seminar or event.
How do I start the academics online seminar and what is the schedule?
You will automatically receive an email reminder regarding your participation in the academics online seminar. At the start time, click on the link in the email to enter the webinar room directly. The academics online seminar will start automatically for you in listener mode. You may pose questions via the chat function (anonymously to other participants and visible only to the presenters); questions of clarification will be answered immediately, whilst all other questions will be collected and addressed at the end of the academics online seminar.
Depending on the topic, the academics online seminars last approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
Where can I find the presentation slides and recordings?
You will find the slides and recordings for the academics online seminars, as well as any additional materials, in the account section under Downloads.
I am unable to attend – how can I cancel my registration?
If you are unable to attend the academics online seminar, please cancel your registration via the link in your confirmation email in order to make your place available to other interested parties. You will find the recordings of the academics online seminars after logging in, in the account section under Downloads.
Is there a fee for participation?
Participation is free of charge; you are only required to register with academics and confirm your enrolment for the academics online seminar via your email inbox.
What are the technical requirements for participation?
The academics online seminar takes place via the web-based software "edudip next" and is therefore available to you immediately without any installation. No additional browser plug-ins are required. You should have a stable internet connection. A microphone or camera is not necessary, as you will remain in listener mode throughout the entire academics online seminar. You may pose questions via the chat function (anonymously to other participants and visible only to the hosts). To allow for the automatic audio and video test, we recommend joining the webinar room a few minutes prior to commencement.
Should you experience any difficulties with audio or video during the academics online seminar, please refresh the page or use a different browser.
Further information on the technical requirements can be found here.
Archive of academics online seminars
All recordings and materials from past academics online seminars on career-related topics such as applications, job searching and doctoral studies can be found after logging in, in the account section under Downloads.
