The university as an employerCareer and continuing education

Heidelberg University has an extensive range of continuing education and personnel development options for its employees, which are tailored to the needs of different target groups.

In academic and support fields, Ruperto Carola offers many opportunities for professional development within the university. It also assists researchers to gain further qualifications for their academic careers.

New staff members

Information for new staff members

Heidelberg University extends a warm welcome to its new members of staff and makes it easier for them at the beginning with various acclimatization and introductory events.

Welcome Center

The Welcome Centre is the central advisory office and service facility for international researchers from the postdoctoral level upwards at Heidelberg University.

Dual Career Service

Partners of new professors and postdocs are supported in continuing their own professional career in the region.

Offerings for executives

Management

The Department for Personnel Development supports executives in polishing their management skills and with tools for personnel development.

UNIFY

Support to combat discrimination/harassment/bullying