Date:
September 2nd + 3rd, 2025
Location:
HIFMB
Im Technologiepark 5
26129 Oldenburg
Welcome to the annual Topic 6 Symposium with exciting science from the Topic 6 Subtopics 6.1-6.4 in form of presentations and short pitches by ECRs from AWI, HIFMB and GEOMAR.
Programme
Here is the Symposium timeline along with the initially planned activities.
Tuesday, 2nd September
| 9:00 – 12:00 | Workshop on Agile Career Planning, part of the ‘Collective Steps for healthy Researchers and Healthy Oceans’ series. See below for more information |
| 12:00 | Arrival and Registration |
| Presentations from Subtopic 6.1 and 6.2 speakers | |
| 5-minute flash talks from early career researchers | |
| Invited talks | |
| Interactive networking | |
| 18:00 | Symposium Dinner |
Wednesday, 3rd September
| 8:30 | Arrival and Registration |
| Fishbowl discussion Resilience of scientific community | |
| Presentations from Subtopic 6.3 and 6.4 speakers | |
| 5-minute flash talks from early career researchers | |
| Invited talks | |
| 13:30 | Meeting Adjourned |
We look forward to lively and inspiring discussions between early, mid and late career researchers!
The scientific landscape is shifting – and so are academic career paths. In marine and climate research especially, recent policy changes have raised serious concerns about long-term perspectives. How can we develop career strategies that are not only adaptive or defensive, but truly resilient?
This workshop offers a space to explore agile and forward-thinking career planning. Using Agile and Design Thinking methods, we will reflect on individual resources, institutional frameworks, and new opportunities – even beyond traditional academic careers. It’s not just about having a plan B, but about reframing career thinking altogether. Together, we will explore:
• What resilient career planning can look like
• How to turn uncertainty into a starting point for creativity
• What “career” even means in times of global transformation
Please note: Workshop spots are limited. If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask you to cancel your registration in advance. This allows others the opportunity to join – thank you!
For any questions or to cancel your spot, please contact: ruth.krause@hifmb.de
We kindly encourage our guests to secure their accommodation as early as possible, as room availability is limited and local hotels tend to be booked up during this timeframe.
Hotel Sprenz
Heiligengeiststraße 15, http://www.hotel-sprenz.de, ed.znerps-letoh@gnureivreser Tel: 0441-8008880
Limited number of single bed rooms for 79.- € (inc. breakfast) available until 31.7. You can book the rooms with reference to Helmholtz Institute.
Hotel Hermes
Akerstraße 19, http://www.hermes-hotel-oldenburg.de/, ed.sletoh-semreh@grubnedlo, Tel: 0441-779390
Limited number of single bed rooms for 102.- € (inc. breakfast) available until 22.7. You can book the rooms with reference to Helmholtz Institute.
For any questions, suggestions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kertu Lõhmus: kertu.lohmus@hifmb.de