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| The European Doctoral Day at UdS 2026 | |
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| 1 p.m. | Arrival Welcome Getting to know each other |
| 1:45 p.m. | Keynote |
| 2.30 p.m. | Networking break |
First round
Second round | Choose two from the following five practice‑oriented 55-minute workshops. The workshops run in parallel and are repeated, so you can pick two sessions that fit your interests and create your own personalized programme. |
| Thrive, don’t just Survive – Resilience, Health, and Sustainable Performance in Academic Careers Personnel Development Service Unit | Occupational Health Management | |
| Funding Opportunities in Germany – know where to look and how to apply Research Management Division | |
| How to Internationalize Your Career – Take your research and your profile beyond borders The Career Center | GoOut! Service Center | Transform4Europe alliance | |
| Gender in Research – From Requirement to Advantage Gender Equality Office and guests | |
| Career Opportunities after your PhD – Explore your interests and values Early Career Office | |
| 5.15 p.m. | Wrap up and “what do you want from us”? |
| 6 p.m. | Fuckup Night To close the day, we drop the perfection. Expect real stories, honest failures and unexpected turns! Speakers: |
Short discriptions of the workshops:
Thrive, don’t just Survive – Resilience, Health, and Sustainable Performance in Academic Careers
Personnel Development Service Unit | Occupational Health Management
Health and performance in academia are often treated as separate topics. This interactive workshop starts from a different premise: sustainable performance is built on health, resilience, and self‑regulation.The workshop explores how physical and mental well‑being enable focus, productivity, creativity, and leadership capacity across academic career stages. Participants reflect on their own experiences and challenges—such as stress management, self‑ and time management, perfectionism and increasing responsibility and connect them to performance demands in academic work contexts.
Key Outcomes:
- Understanding the link between health, resilience, and performance in academia
- Identifying shared challenges across academic career stages
- Co‑developing priority topics for further workshops and learning format
Funding Opportunities in Germany – know where to look and how to apply
Research Management Division
You will get an overview about funding opportunities in Germany and Europe. As well as important information, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly to people who have secured major grants (Emmy Noether, ERC).
How to Internationalize Your Career – Take your research and your profile beyond borders
The Career Center | GoOut! Service Center | Transform4Europe alliance
This workshop is designed for doctoral candidates interested in internationalizing their careers. The Career Center, GoOut! Service Center, and Transform4Europe alliance will present their services and opportunities to support international career development, including stays abroad. Participants will gain insights into available programs and practical pathways to enhance their global academic and professional profiles.
Gender in Research – From Requirement to Advantage
Gender Equality Office and guests
A practical, interactive workshop exploring how gender shapes your identity as a researcher, intersects with other dimensions of experience, and strengthens the quality and fundability of your science.
Career Opportunities after your PhD – Explore your interests and values
Early Career Office
The PhD period is intense and demanding. This often leaves little time to think about what your career path might look like afterwards. In this short workshop, you’ll have a full hour to explore your interests and values, helping you get a step closer to your dream job.