Your colloquium – the academic discussion of your habilitation

The colloquium is an academic discussion focusing on the content of your written habilitation thesis. The assessment of the colloquium by your academic mentors is included in the evaluation of the habilitation thesis.

Three employees during a meeting

The organization of your colloquium

  • Faculty colloquia are public lectures that take place several times a year and usually bring together several candidates for habilitation.
  • Your colloquium can take place during the external evaluation of your habilitation thesis.
  • Appointments and coordination are handled by one of the chairs of the habilitation committees.
  • The Dean's Office will send out the official invitations to the colloquium approximately four weeks before the date.
  • The following people receive an invitation: the candidates, their academic mentors, and the members of the extended faculty council.
  • The discussion and presentation by the habilitation candidate is normally moderated by the chair of the habilitation committee; in rare cases, the executive mentor or a representative may take on this role.

The proceedings of the colloquium

  • The discussion is moderated by the executive mentor, the chair of the habilitation committee, or a representative. This person will also introduce you individually.
  • Total duration: approx. 45 min, consisting of:
    • an approx. 30-minute presentation on your habilitation
    • an approx. 10-15 min scientific discussion chaired by the chairperson
  • Guests: The colloquium is open to the public. You, your academic mentors, and the members of the extended faculty council are invited as guests. Other guests are also permitted to attend.