HDZ annual program​

You have been able to register for the 2026 program via the TC Manager since 24 November 2025.

Experience has shown that many program elements are quickly booked out, so please sign up for your preferred topics early.

2026 HDZ Program in Hohenheim

You have been able to sign up for the 2026 HDZ annual program since Monday, 24 November 2025. 

DateNumberTitleM / SubA*SpeakerCostsReservation

26 Mar 2026
Start of the asynchronous self-study phase

23 Apr 2026, 
1:30-4:30 p.m. on campus
24 Apr–17 Jun 2026 
Asynchronous self-study phase
18 Jun 2026, 
(10 a.m.–4 p.m.) on campus
19 Jun–15 Jul 2026
Asynchronous self-study phase
16 Jul 2026, 
1:30-4:30 p.m. on campus

HO-26-01Fit for Teaching – Basics of Teaching and Learning at University Level (in German) (32 WU)

blended
MI

Dr. Ulrike Hanke,

Tanja Ottenbacher
€ 100Registration

22 Oct 2026, Start of the  asynchronous self-study phase

12 Nov 2026, 
(10 a.m.–1 p.m.) on campus
13 Nov–25 Nov 2026 Asynchronous self-study phase
26 Nov 2026, 
(10 a.m.–4 p.m.) online
17 Nov 26ؘ–20 Jan 27 Asynchronous self-study phase
21 Jan 2027, 
(10 a.m.–1 p.m.) on campus

HO-26-02Fit for Teaching – Basics of Teaching and Learning at University Level (in German) (32 WU)

blended
MI

Dr. Ulrike Hanke,

Tanja Ottenbacher
€ 100Registration

9 Feb 2026, Start of the  asynchronous self-study phase
27 Feb 2026, 
(9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) 
Asynchronous self-study phase in between
20 Mar 2026, 
(9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

HO-26-03Teaching in the Laboratory – planning and implementation of Natural Sciences laboratory practicals (12 WU) (in German)

online
MII/
SubA 1
Denis Sedlmeier€ 50Registration

26 Feb 2026, Start of the self-study phase
12/13 Mar 2026,
(9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Self-study phase in between
14 Apr 2026, 
(5–6 p.m.)

HO-26-04Supervising Student Research Projects and Theses – learning-oriented and suitable for everyday use (in German) (20 WU)

online
MII/ SubA 2Martin Mürmann€ 75Registration
4 Mar 2026, Start of the  asynchronous self-study phase
25 Mar 2026, 
(9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
HO-26-05

Promoting AI Skills in Courses (in German) (8 WU)

online

MII/
SubA 4
Dr. Ulrike Hanke€ 25Registration
6 Mar 2026, 
(9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
HO-26-06

There Is a Solution to Every Problem: systematically tackling the challenges of supervising student research (in German)  
(8 WU)

on campus

MII/ SubA 2PD Dr. Joanna Fietz, Dr. Natascha Selje-Aßmann€ 25Registration
22 Apr 2026,
(9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Asynchronous self-study phase in between
20 May 2026, 
(9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
HO-26-07

Time and Self-Management for Teaching (in German) (18 WU)

online

MII/ SubA 3Simon Wolf€ 75Registration
5 May 2026, 
(9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
HO-26-08AI meets didactics: Possible applications for curriculum planning and design (4 WU)

online
MII/ SubA 4Dr. Annika Jokiaho€ 25Registration
7 May 2026, 
(9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
HO-26-09Having a Good Voice – Speaking Sonorously: Voice training for lecturers (8 WU)

on campus
MII/ SubA 1Christoph Werren€ 25Registration

19 Jun 2026, 
(9 a.m.–3 p.m.) on campus
Asynchronous self-study phase in between
10 Jul 2026, 
(9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) online

HO-26-10We Have to Talk! Dealing with Difficult Discussion Situations in Teaching (in German) (12 WU)

blended
MII/ SubA 3Cornelius Filipski€ 50Registration
25/26 Jun 2026,
(9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
HO-26-11

Rhetorics for University Lecturers – The Art of Speaking, Persuasion, and Presentation (in German) (16 WU)

on campus

MII/ SubA 1Carolin Fey€ 50Registration
8 Jul 2026,
(9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
9 Jul 2026,
(9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
HO-26-12Supervising and evaluating scientific work in times of AI (16 AE)

online
MII/ SubA 2Dr. Susanne Fröhlich-Steffen€ 50Registration

18 Sep 2026 Start of the asynchronous self-study phase
2 Oct 2026, 
(9 a.m.–4 p.m.) on campus
6 Nov 2026,
(9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) online

HO-26-13Engaging methods for large groups 
(10 WU)


blended
MII/ SubA 1Daniel Al-Kabbani€ 50Registration

23 Sep 2026, Start of the 
asynchronous self-study phase
in between
7 Oct 2026,
(9:00–10:30 a.m.)

HO-26-14

Designing Screencasts and Explanatory Videos with Simple Tools (in German) (10 WU)

online

MII/ SubA 4Dr. Annika Jokiaho€ 50Registration
29 Sep 2026, Start of the asynchronous self-study phase
20 Oct 2026, 
(9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
HO-26-15Promoting AI Literacy in Higher Ed: Simple Strategies for Busy Instructors (8 AE)

online, in English
MII/ SubA 4Nina Bach€ 25Registration

9 Oct 2026,
(9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
Asynchronous self-study phase in between
23 Oct 2026,
(9–10 a.m.)

HO-26-16

Using Feedback Methods to Further Develop Courses (in German) (10 WU)

online

MII/ SubA 3Dr. Katrin Thumser-Dauth€ 50Registration

* M = module, SubA = subject area
The HDZ certificate comprises three modules. Information on the HDZ and the HDZ certificate can be found here.

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