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We are a non-profit association of German doctoral representatives and are committed to the interests of all doctoral candidates at German institutions. Our political stances and position papers are found here.
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- Our newsletter for July 2025
The beauty of science is that it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, or your gender. The rules and laws of the universe are the same for everyone. Elizabeth Blackburn Survey at University Freiburg The central hub for doctoral… Our newsletter for July 2025 weiterlesen - Doctoral candidate survey from Graduate Center Freiburg
The Uni Freiburg released first results of survey about working and supervisory conditions of doctoral researchers. Some of our executive council members were fortunate enough to be invited the initial presentation of the survey results. The survey was conducted by the university’s… Doctoral candidate survey from Graduate Center Freiburg weiterlesen - UniWinD paper on improving working conditions for Early Career researchers in Germany
On 27 June, the German University Association of Advanced Graduate Training UniWiND released a new recommendation paper on their website. UniWiND is a national network of German universities dedicated to improving conditions for early career researchers. As of now, the paper is… UniWinD paper on improving working conditions for Early Career researchers in Germany weiterlesen - Newsletter May 2025
Good Scientific Practice (GSP) Early-career scientists face immense pressure to publish, often valuing quantity over quality due to academic demands. Disputes arise from unclear authorship guidelines, with early-career researchers struggling to receive the credit they deserve while senior academics exert influence. Power… Newsletter May 2025 weiterlesen - Are online meetings truly inclusive?
We have come a long way with virtual meetings since the pandemic began. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms now dominate academic and professional discussions, making collaboration across borders easier than ever. But as online meetings become the new standard, an important… Are online meetings truly inclusive? weiterlesen
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