You can find detailed descriptions of the courses and the intended learning outcomes in the Fortbildungsportal. Just go to
Fortbildungsportal and search for “UNIC”. You can also register there.
More English Workshops from the Network – Especially in Paderborn
Looking for more workshops in English? The University of Paderborn is offering a diverse and high-quality series of English-language workshops in the upcoming semester. These are ideal for international lecturers, native English speakers, and anyone teaching in English at RUB.
Thanks to the network, RUB lecturers can also attend workshops at other participating institutions – significantly expanding the available options in English.
Most courses take place online, which means no travel is necessary. However, a small participation fee applies for RUB staff:
€25 for half-day workshops
€50 for full-day workshops
University of Paderborn (Online unless stated otherwise)
25.09., 26.09.2025 & 13.02.2026: Design for How People Learn: Academic Teaching in Higher Education – Dr. Nerea Vöing, Judith Osthushenrich
09.10. & 16.10.2025: Diversity in Teaching: Gender- & Diversity-Sensitive Approaches – Muriel Aichberger
24.10.2025: Using AI Tools to Plan, Prepare, and Conduct Lessons – Dr. Sabrina Sontheimer
10.11.2025: Integrating AI into Teaching – Dr. Sabrina Sontheimer
24.11.2025: Dealing with AI in Exams – Dr. Sabrina Sontheimer
15.12.2025: Conveying the Message: Powerful and Engaging Presentations – Dipl.-Psych. Daniel Al-Kabbani (in person in Paderborn)
You can register using Paderborn’s workshop portal (navigate to the ‘workshop 2025’ section), complete the form and send it by e-mail to
hochschuldidaktik@upb.deWorkshops offered by Hochschuldidaktik NRW (Online, free participation possible)
03.11.2025: Teaching and Learning (details tba)
10.11.2025: Examining and Assessing (details tba)
17.11.2025: Feedback (details tba)
24.11.2025: Guiding Students (details tba)
Detailed course descriptions are available
here .
You can register via the network
website starting on September 15th. Registration details are available on this website as well. If you want to be notified when registration becomes available, you can
subscribe to our mailing list . We will publish a post about the news as soon as registration is live.
Recognition and Certification
All workshops listed above – including those offered outside RUB – can be counted towards the RUB teaching certificate ("Professional Teaching Competence for Universities"), as long as the topic fits the requirements of your certificate. If in doubt, feel free to
ask us for guidance .
Whether you're a native English speaker, an international lecturer, or simply want to improve your teaching skills in English – these courses offer excellent opportunities to strengthen your didactic skills, connect with colleagues, and stay up to date on current trends like AI in higher education.
For questions, advice, or help choosing the right course, contact the Zentrum für Wissenschaftsdidaktik at RUB. We’re happy to support your teaching journey.
Find out more about our workshop programme:
Here you can find our workshop offers and register. If it is your first time using the Fortbildungsportal , you will have to create an account using your LoginID.
This blogpost offers insights into the current workshop progamme with course recommendations and information about available certificates.
Read our interview series with teaching staff about their experiences teaching at RUB and participating in our workshops. Unfortunately, this series is only available in German.
More general information about our offers is available on our website .
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