The access data for online events can be found in the right-hand column ‘Events for researchers’ in HCU-intern, section library. 
On-site events usually take place in the magazine lounge. 

 

03.06.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture Der Weg zur Buchpublikation: Was muss ich beachten? (in German)

Erfahren Sie, wie Sie einen passenden Verlag finden, was bei Buchpublikationen (inklusive Open-Access-Büchern) zu beachten ist, welche Kriterien zählen sowie welche Kosten zu erwarten sind.

 

15.06.2026, 10:00-11:00, online

Crash course Lost in Literature? Zotero Helps!

In this crash course, you’ll get an introduction to Zotero and its most important features.

Registration required until 14.06.2026

 

17.06.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture CC - what?! Insights into Creative Commons Licenses

From both reader and author perspectives, this Coffee Lecture gives a brief overview of Creative Commons licenses, clarifying the icons and codes and  sharing considerations for using them.

 

19.06.2026, 10:00-10:30/11:30, on site

Coffee Lecture and Hands-on-Workshop From Citavi to Zotero: Migration made easy

In this session, we will show you the migration process from Citavi to Zotero. Optionally, we can then provide on-site support to help you migrate your own projects.

Registration required until 18.06.2026

 

26.06.2026, 11:00-12:00, online

Office hour: From Citavi to Zotero: Q&A

Feel free to come to this office hour to clear up any remaining questions you have about the migration from Citavi to Zotero.

Registration required until 25.06.2026

 

07.10.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture HCU FIS: What is it, and what do I need to do?

Get a clear overview of HCU’s Research Information System (FIS) and the Research Portal, including how to manage your personal research profile and make your work publicly visible.

 

08.10.2026, 11:00-12:00, online

Crash course Lost in Literature? Zotero Helps!

In this crash course, you’ll get an introduction to Zotero and its most important features.

 

21.10.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture Funding Open Access - Support Services at HCU

Topic of this session is the support available at HCU for funding your Open Access publication.

 

04.11.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture Searching Scientific Literature with AI: Tips and Tools

This Coffee Lecture offers a concise introduction to AI-powered tools for scientific literature search, highlighting their benefits, limitations, and key differences through selected examples.

 

18.11.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture Open up your Research! Tips for Everyday Practice

In this Coffee Lecture, we will present to you, in very practical terms, how you can make your research openly available to increase visibility and support equitable global access to scientific knowledge.  

 

02.12.2026, 13-13:30, library/magazine lounge

Coffee Lecture Fake Science: How to Avoid Dubious Publication Offers 

This Coffee Lecture provides a brief overview of predatory publishing, fake conferences, and other forms of “fake science”, offering practical tips and tools to help researchers identify and avoid dubious publication and participation offers.

Contact

Dr. Ute von Lüpke
Tel.: +49 (0) 40 300880-4137
e-mail: digitaledienste(at)hcu-hamburg.de

 

June 1, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Mehr als Meinung: Wissenschaftliche Literatur"
Identifying scientific literature and assessing the quality of sources is covered in this session.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

June 8, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Bibliothek Starter Pack"
In this session we show you what the library has to offer and how it helps you studying successfully at the HCU.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

June 15, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Horizonterweiterung - Bücher besser finden mit der Erweiterten Suche"
We show you how to find better literature - namely books - and do so more efficiently by using the Advanced Search options.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

June 22, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Zigtausend Zeitschriften im Zugriff - aber wie findet man sie?"
The HCU offers access to thousands of journals and this session shows you where and how to find & access them.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

June 29, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Drei auf einen Streich - Datenbanken für Architektur und Stadtplanung"
The best way to search for articles is via specialized databases and in this session we show you three databases focused on architecture and urban planning.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

July 6, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Recherche mit KI"
How can artificial intelligence help you with your literatur search and which pitfalls should you be aware of? We give you the answers in this session.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

July 13, 2026 17:00-17:45 Library Hack: "Hokus Scopus - Mit der Scopus-Recherche Top-Quellen aus dem Hut zaubern"
The best way to search for articles is via specialized databases and in this session we show you Scopus, one of the biggest databases for peer reviewed articles, and how you can use it to your benefit.
Language German
Location: Library, Lounge ("Zeitschriftenlounge")

 

11.09.2026 10:00-11:00 Uhr (online, auf Deutsch)

Crashkurs: Verloren in Literaturbergen? Zotero hilft 

In diesem Crashkurs bekommst Du eine Einführung in das Programm Zotero und die wichtigsten Funktionen. 

 

18.09.2026 10:00-10:30/11:30 Uhr (online, auf Deutsch)

Coffee Lecture und Hands-on-Workshop: Von Citavi zu Zotero: Wir helfen beim Umzug! (online, auf Deutsch)

In dieser Veranstaltung führen wir den Migrationsprozess von Citavi zu Zotero vor. Optional bieten wir anschließend an, den Umzug eigener Projekte zu begleiten.

 

 

We are always eager to hear your suggestions for new topics.

Contact

Stefan Voß, Angelika Mair
Tel.: +49 (0) 40 300880-4155
e-mail: recherche(at)hcu-hamburg.de