HAW Research Days 2026
The HAW Research Days are the annual event celebrating research and early-career researchers at HAW Hamburg. They offer a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversity of our research landscape and engage in inspiring dialogue.
At the heart of the event are our doctoral candidates, from both our independent and cooperative doctoral programs. We also cordially invite all professors, graduate and undergraduate students at HAW Hamburg, as well as our external industry and practice partners.
The program features a diverse lineup, ranging from a research fair and interactive workshops to the graduation ceremony honoring our recent doctoral graduates.
Highlights
- Research Fair: Competence centers, research groups, and external partners showcase their research work.
- Professional Development: Doctoral candidates present their research through poster presentations and the Three Minute Competition (3MC).
- Workshops: Deepen your skills in parallel sessions.
- Networking: Breaks, a buffet, and a joint dinner offer various opportunities for exchange.
- Doctoral Graduation Ceremony: We celebrate our early-career researchers and give a festive farewell to the graduates of recent years.
Schedule
Note: All times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Thursday, 01. October 2026
11:45 – 11:50 | |
11:50 – 12:10 | Keynote by Prof. Dr. Axel Wagenitz, Vice President for Research and Transfer |
12:15 – 15:00 | Research Fair |
15:00 – 16:00 | General Assembly of Doctoral Candidates |
16:00 – 18:00 | Doctoral Program Assemblies |
from 18:30 | Dinner (T.R.U.D.E. Barmbek – at own expense) |
Friday, 02. October 2026
09:00 – 10:00 | Information Session on HAW Hamburg’s Independent Right to Award Doctoral Degrees for Doctoral Candidates |
10:00 – 13:00 | Parallel Workshops & Sessions |
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break (canteen – at own expense) |
14:00 – 16:00 | Parallel Workshops & Sessions |
from 16:30 | - Three Minute Competition (3MC) for Doctoral Candidates - Science Slam - Awarding of the Prize Winners (Poster/3MC) - Graduation Ceremony |
Registration
Click here to register. Registration is open until 01. September 2026.
Please note: Photographs will be taken during the event and may be used for communication purposes by the Center for Postgraduate Studies and participating partner institutions.
Event Location
The HAW Research Days will be held in the assembly hall (Aula) at Berliner Tor 21, 20099 Hamburg and in additional rooms across the campus.
Directions
Public Transport: From the main station (Hauptbahnhof), take the U1 for one stop to Lohmühlenstraße, or lines U2, U3, S1, S2, S11, or S21 to Berliner Tor.
Parking: On-street parking is limited during the day. For more convenience, you can park in the underground garage – the entrance is located to the left of building BT 5. The cost is approximately €10 per day, with hourly rates also available.
Contact and Organisation
This event is centrally organized by the Center for Postgraduate Studies (CPS) as part of the Research School, in cooperation with Forschung und Transfer (FuT) , and jointly hosted with the ICER-Pro Training Programme.
For inquiries, please contact: research-days (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the event language? The primary language is German. However, individual workshops will be held in English.
Can Bachelor’s and Master’s students also attend? All students are warmly welcome to attend the HAW Research Days.
Is there a registration fee? Participation in the conference is free of charge.
