HAWK offers its staff a wide rang of opportunities to acquire new skills and further their professional development.

Trainings for everyone

HAWK staff can - arranged in consultation with their superiors - participate in a lot of trainings and courses most of which are in German. If you are interested in the German-language programme, please switch over to the German website.
The DHV (Deutscher Hochschulverband) offers some seminars and workshops in English.

HAWK Graduate School

At HAWK, you can pursue a doctorate (in collaboration with a university).
HAWK Graduate School serves as the central point of contact and coordination for those interested in doctoral studies, doctoral candidates, and professors.
The Graduate School provides opportunities for subject-specific and interdisciplinary exchange, teaches essential soft skills for an academic career, and establishes quality assurance structures (e.g., supervision agreements, evaluations).

Educational leave

HAWK supports the statutory right to take up to five days of educational leave per year. For more information please switch over to the German website.