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Workshops for your study success

Registration via moodle collaboration - course: Career Service | International Students

Navigating Academia at Kiel UAS means more than just understanding schedules and rules - it’s about learning how university culture really works and how you can succeed within it.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore what is expected from you as a student, reflect on your own academic journey, and gain insights into cultural differences that shape studying at Kiel UAS. Through exchange, practical exercises, and guided reflection, you will learn how to navigate structures, find support, and make informed decisions throughout your studies.
By the end of the day, you will not only better understand the “unwritten rules” of university life, but also create your own personal strategy - your survival guide for studying successfully at Kiel UAS.

Language: English

Location:  HAW-Kiel Campus

Registration: Navigating Academia at Kiel UAS: Understanding university culture, expectations, and how to succeed in your studies. | E-Learning

Day 1: Time Management for Enhanced Learning

  • Set achievable goals and stay motivated
  • Organize your study schedule effectively
  • Prioritize tasks and overcome procrastination
  • Develop productive routines

Day 2: Mastering Learning Techniques

  • Memory enhancement techniques, including chunking
  • Effective reading and visualization strategies
  • Sustainable learning methods
  • Techniques for better understanding and retention

Throughout this interactive workshop, you'll:

  • Reflect on your current learning behavior
  • Explore various time management and learning methods
  • Create a personalized study plan
  • Address common learning difficulties

By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped with practical tools to manage your time efficiently, tackle large amounts of learning material, and approach your studies with confidence.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your academic journey and set yourself up for success!

Language: English

Location:  HAW Kiel Campus

Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel

Ready for smarter studying?

AI is everywhere, but knowing which tools actually help with your studies and how to use them effectively? That's a different story.
In this hands-on online training, you'll discover the AI tools that can make a real difference in your academic life and learn how to use them with confidence: from research to writing to collaboration.
No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity.

What to expect:

  • Discover the AI tools that can support your studies
  • Learn how to prompt effectively and get better results
  • Communicate professionally in digital environments
  • Collaborate virtually using Zoom & Conceptboard
  • Research online and evaluate sources critically

Language: English 

Location: online via Zoom

Registration: AI & Digital Collab | E-Learning

In this training, you'll learn how to effectively structure and manage projects in your studies. Using practical tools such as the Project Canvas and a digital Kanban board, you’ll work through the key steps from initial idea to project completion. The goal is to equip you with methods that help you plan, organize, and execute your project work more clearly and effectively.

Language: English 

Location: online via Zoom

Registration: Project Work - drive your study project to success! | E-Learning

Giving presentations convincingly and confidently is a key factor to success. How do you best use your body and voice to captivate your audience? Which tools, media, and methods can help you to authentically present your topic on your own "stage"? In this training, you learn how to prepare your presentations so they are structured and lively and how to perform confidently in front of your audience. You work on measures to handle stage fright and are given the possibility to practice everything on a personal example.

Language: English

Location:  HAW-Kiel Campus

Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel

Working Productively with Microsoft Outlook & Teams

In this seminar, you will learn how to use Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams effectively for both your studies and your professional career. 
The skills you gain will help you stay organized, communicate professionally, and collaborate efficiently - whether you are working on coursework, group projects, part-time jobs, or in your future workplace.

You will start with a practical introduction to Microsoft Outlook. 
You will learn how to manage emails efficiently, organize contacts, and create and track appointments and tasks so you can stay on top of deadlines, meetings, and to-do lists.
Building on this, the seminar also covers advanced Outlook features that help you further optimize your daily workflow.

Another key focus of the seminar is Microsoft Teams.
You will learn how to create and manage teams and channels, communicate effectively with others, and collaborate in group projects or professional teams.
In addition, you will gain hands-on experience in scheduling and participating in online meetings, as well as using calendar features to manage your time effectively.

After completing the seminar, you will be able to use Outlook and Teams confidently and efficiently - both during your studies and as you enter the professional world.

Language: English

Location:  Förde Campus GmbH: Sophienblatt 60, 24114 Kiel!

Registration:Microsoft Office 365 | E-Learning

Workshops for your successfull career start

Registration via moodle collaboration - course: Career Service | International Students

Write the perfect application: from job search to CV and cover letter to LinkedIn + application documents check

  • Job search strategies
  • Analysing job descriptions
  • Writing a convincing cover letter
  • Modern CV design
  • Creating an appealing Xing & LinkedIn profile

The trainer Julia Barden is a psychologist with professional experience in the HR department of companies such as Deutsche Bahn and Commerzbank. She supports people in their career orientation and throughout the entire application process and is the author of the book ‘Erfolgreich bewerben'.

Language: Englisch

Location: Online

Registration: 3-Step Application Roadmap | E-Learning

 

Do you want to feel confident and well-prepared for the next job fair in Germany?
This course will help you understand what to expect, how to present yourself professionally, and what documents to bring. Together, we’ll practice how to approach companies and make a strong impression. If you like, you can attend the Talent Transfair together with the group on the day of the fair.

Language: Englisch

Location: HAW Kiel Campus

Registration: Ace At Job Fairs | E-Learning

Do you want to know how to best prepare for a job interview?
Then this workshop is the right place for you!

  • Structure of job interviews
  • Frequently asked questions in job interviews and response strategies
  • Tips on appearance, behaviour and mindset
  • Simulation of a job interview

Language: Englisch

Location: HAW Kiel Campus

Registration: Interview Training | E-Learning

This training focuses on Assessment Centers (AC) and aims to equip you with essential knowledge, enhance your soft skills through real AC tasks, and provide individual feedback along with practical tips and tricks. The goal is to better prepare you for the job market and ultimately improve your chances of securing your desired position.

Language: Englisch

Location: Kiel UAS Campus

Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel

Do you want to appear authentic and convincing in your next job interview, but are unsure how to respond to critical questions? Are you wondering how to develop a realistic salary expectation and get your nervousness under control?
Then this workshop is the right place for you!

  • Rethoric training
  • Response strategies
  • Determining salary expectations and strategies for salary negotiations
  • Simulation of salary negotiation

Language: Englisch

Location: Kiel UAS Campus

Registration: Salary Negotiation | E-Learning

Do you work or want to work in Germany and want to know what rights you have as an employee, what you need to look out for and what you can expect from your employer?
Then this workshop is the right place for you!

What can you expect from this workshop?

  • Key note: Basic information on labour law including topics like payment, holidays, sickness, employment contract, visa, health insurance, etc.
  • Case studies: try it out and experience realistic situations to be optimally prepared!
  • Q&A session: What more do you want to know? Bring your own questions on the topic.

Language: Englisch

Location: Kiel UAS Campus

Registration: My Rights as an international Employee in Germany | E-Learning

In today’s globalized world, intercultural competence is a key factor for success – in academics, in the workplace, and in everyday life. Our interactive training Intercultural Collaboration offers practical insights into the following topics:

  • Intercultural communication – how can mutual understanding be achieved?
  • Working in intercultural teams – how can we collaborate effectively and respectfully?
  • Unconscious bias – how do unconscious patterns shape our behavior, and how can we deal with them consciously?
  • Work Environments in Germany

Through interactive methods, peer exchange, and hands-on exercises, you’ll discover how to use cultural diversity as a resource – to collaborate more effectively in your studies, navigate daily life with confidence, and prepare for a successful start to your career.

Language: English 

Location: Kiel UAS Campus

Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel

The tax advisor Stephan Lenz will speak about the basic of tax matters and social security in Germany. You will recieve information on

  • tax when working multiple (side) jobs
  • tax returns when working as a working student
  • types of tax and social security on a paycheck
  • tax returns when working full time after your studies

Language: English 

Location: Kiel UAS Campus

Registration: How to handle your taxes in Germany | E-Learning

Join Our Innovation Workshop!
Are you ready to turn your ideas into real business concepts?
We’re inviting all international students of HAW Kiel to an exciting Innovation Workshop— a hands-on, creative event where you’ll work in teams, develop bold ideas, and learn how to shape them into business models.
No prior experience needed — just curiosity and an open mind!

What’s waiting for you:

  • Fun ideation exercises to spark your creativity
  • Learn how to use the **Business Model Canvas** — one of the world’s most popular start-up tools
  • Collaborate with students from around the world
  • Present your ideas in a friendly pitch session
  • Improve your teamwork, innovation, and presentation skills

Language: Englisch

Location: HAW Kiel Campus

Registration: Innovation Workshop | E-Learning

Online Courses

Start Hacking Your Life - EduHub | opencampus.sh

Topics: Creative, Social & Sustainable | Business & Startup | Tech & Coding 

Formats: Degrees | Courses | Events

 

Digital Learning Campus

Discover learning opportunities that will help you build the skills you need for the future. Workshops, online courses and practical projects will help you try out and apply new technologies and the skills associated with them first-hand. Find learning opportunities in person, online or even in a hybrid format.

Themen: Artificial Intelligence | Emerging Technologies & Innovation | Computer Science And Beyond | Digital Cultures, Art & Design | Social & Media | Sustainable Development | Basic Skills

 

Events for students by the Employment Agency

Registration at Heike Börner | kiel.berufsberatung@arbeitsagentur.de

Understanding your own strengths helps you better orient yourself and present yourself more effectively. In this workshop, we will work together in small groups to analyze individual CVs, draw on both self-perception and external feedback, and develop clear ways to express and present the strengths we identify.

Dates:

  • 21.04.2026, 10:00-12:00 Uhr
  • 16.06.2026, 10:00-12:00 Uhr

Language: German

Location: Uni-Büro des Hochschulteams, Juridicum der CAU Kiel, Leibnizstr. 2, 24118 Kiel

Registration: Heike Börner | kiel.berufsberatung@arbeitsagentur.de

 

In life, we are regularly faced with the need to make decisions - this is especially true during our studies, particularly when it comes to planning our future career paths. But why does it sometimes feel so difficult?
In this seminar, we will explore different decision-making types and learn about various methods tailored to each type, helping us make clearer and more confident decisions.

Dates:

  • 05.05.2026, 10:00-12:00 Uhr

  • 12.06.2026, 10:00-12:00 Uhr

Language: German

Location: Uni-Büro des Hochschulteams, Juridicum der CAU Kiel, Leibnizstr. 2, 24118 Kiel

Registration: Heike Börner | kiel.berufsberatung@arbeitsagentur.de

 

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