Mentoring Meeting 2026: Institutes and Thesis Topics
Friday, 30 October 2026 · Helmholtzstraße 18, Room 2.20 · Ulm University
The meeting flyer is available for download.
About the meeting
The mentoring meeting brings together mentors and students of the Bachelor and Master Double-Degree Programmes between Ulm University and Kharkiv National University, including all three current Bachelor cohorts, as well as prospective students of the upcoming fourth cohort.
Institutes of Ulm University will present their research areas and possible Bachelor and Master thesis topics, giving students a first orientation for choosing a supervisor and a topic. Where possible, the topics include a practical, computational component, for example a simulation. After the meeting, students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors promptly, as thesis topics should be agreed by 20 November 2026.
Prospective students of the fourth cohort will also take a mathematics test in Linear Algebra and Analysis. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Ulm University campus.
At a glance
- One afternoon on campus: Friday, 30 October 2026, from 12:00.
- For students and mentors of the Bachelor and Master Double-Degree Programmes, including prospective students of the fourth cohort.
- Institute presentations on research areas and possible thesis topics.
- Mathematics test in Linear Algebra and Analysis for the fourth cohort.
Programme schedule — Friday, 30 October
| Time | Format | Activity / topic |
| 12:00–13:00 | Welcome | Arrival, welcome and lunch |
| 13:00–14:00 | Information | Overview of the Double-Degree Programmes |
| 14:00–15:00 | Presentations | Presentations of the institutes and possible thesis topics |
| 15:00–16:00 | Test | Mathematics test in Linear Algebra and Analysis for the fourth cohort |
| From 16:00 | Discussion | Further discussions, campus tour and departure |
Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Evgeny Spodarev — Head of the DAAD Project
- Oliver Germani — Administrative Coordinator of the DD Programme
- Dr. Mikhail Chebunin — Coordinator of the DD Programme
Venue
The meeting will take place at Helmholtzstraße 18, Room 2.20, Ulm University.
Organisers and support
The meeting is organised by Dr. Mikhail Chebunin and Prof. Dr. Evgeny Spodarev within the DUHN–DAAD-supported Double-Degree Programme Ulm–Kharkiv. It aims to strengthen academic exchange between the two universities and to provide students with advanced training in modern mathematical data analysis.
