Veranstaltung
European Doctoral Day 2026
| Titel der Veranstaltung | European Doctoral Day 2026 |
| Veranstalter | GAUSS/GGNB |
| Referent/in | Kirsten Pöhlker |
| Einrichtung Referent/in | GGNB |
| Veranstaltungsart | Sonstige Veranstaltungsart |
| Kategorie | Forschung |
| Anmeldung erforderlich | Nein |
| Beschreibung | The University of Göttingen is taking part in the European initative on doctoral education and will celebrate the European Doctoral Day 2026 on May 13th with an online event organized by the doctoral students representation (PromV) and the Göttingen graduate schools from 9h to 13h. The journey from start to finish is unique for every PhD student but still many PhD students share certain troubles as well as being able to benefit from developing specific skills. As part of the European Doctoral Day, we are offering a venue for current and prospective PhD students to listen to postdocs share valuable experiences from their time as PhD student as well as for PhD students to share and exchange their own experiences. We will also have a talk on mental health specifically for doctoral students, given by a trained psychologist and coach. The event is conducted as multiple talks, each with room for open discussions afterwards. The program is as follows: 09:00 Start and Welcome Speech - PromV Speaker Team 09:15 Jamia Ismita: "More than funding: Navigating multiple identities as an international PhD scholar and mother" Beyond funding, the journey of an international PhD student and mother is a story of evolving expectations, complex challenges, unexpected opportunities, and deeply personal achievements. This talk explores the realities behind the PhD experience—balancing research, parenting, and cultural belonging—and invites a broader understanding of what it truly means to succeed. 10:15 Short Break 10:30 Dr. Nadine Binder "No Mud, No Lotus: Practical Resilience Tools for the PhD Journey" PhD work inevitably includes setbacks, uncertainty, and self-doubt. In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn practical, research-informed tactics and strategies to recover faster after difficult moments, work with common “inner saboteurs” (e.g., inner critic, perfectionism, impostor thoughts), and build small habits that strengthen your resilience over time. You’ll leave with a personal toolkit you can apply immediately in your day-to-day doctoral work. 11:30 Short Break 11:45 Dr. Anne Petzold and and Dr. Elena Jolkver Title: Perspectives on postdoc careers About this session: Rigid long-term career planning might lead to dead ends and instead embracing serendipity allows for more rewarding opportunities, such as exploring alternative paths like consultancy. This talk will emphasize that professional success is built on the consistent quality of one's work, active networking, and a commitment to constant skill evolution to remain relevant in a shifting job market. 12:45 Final words/Open Discussion - PromV Speaker Team 13:00 End of event Stay tuned and join us in celebrating European Doctoral Day! |
| Zeit | Beginn: 13.05.2026, 09:00 Uhr Ende: 13.05.2026 , 13:00 Uhr |
| Ort |
Online / Digital https://uni-goettingen.zoom-x.de/j/62883129645 |
| Kontakt |
26683 ggnb@gwdg.de |
| Externer Link | https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/705793.html |
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