International day of woman and girls in science
On February 11, 2025, the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated. The annual event was created by the UN General Assembly to promote the full and equal participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Thus we want to open up a room for your stories to be heard. Reach out to us if you want to partake and show the impact of female researchers in today’s world. Reach out to us via kontakt@promovierende.de.
Call for participation
Closely related to the International Day of Woman and Girls in Science, we want to offer the opportunity to anonymously report your working experiences, whether pleasant, unfair or challenging, to us via our contact form or directly via equal-opportunity@promovierende.de. Be assured that none of your stories will be shared with other people without your consent.
If you want to help our work to make academia in Germany a better place for everyone, you could think about joining one of our many working groups.
Federal Election 2025
As many of you may have already heard, the federal election (Bundestagswahl) is scheduled for February 23. We have asked the political parties which might be represented in the next Bundestag about their positions and their ideas on the higher education system in Germany. You can find more details on this in our article about Wahlprüfsteine.
International Quantum Year in Germany
In 1925, the foundation for our physical understanding of nature has changed by the first steps into the real of quantum physics. Exactly one century later, quantum mechanics has an impact on all areas of our culture, science, technology, and art. Thus on the 180th birthday of the German Physical Society (DPG), the International Quantum Year in Germany was proclaimed together with other international societies. Throughout the entire year of 2025, events with a focus on quantum mechanics and physics will take place all over Germany. You can find more details on the website of the DPG.
Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture
With the motto ‘C the Unseen’, Chemnitz became the European Capital of Culture in January. The city invites people from all over Europe to discover this cultural region in Saxony, to walk on new paths and discover often overlooked people and places. Find more details on planned events and participation possibilities on their website.
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