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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 question arises: Are they genuinely inclusive for everyone? The Accessibility Challenge While digital…
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Newsletter April 2025
DW and Spiegel document the working conditions at research institutes Behind the glamour of prestigious research institutes often lies a grim reality characterized by uncertainty, pressure and challenges. A joint documentary by Deutsche Welle (DW) and Spiegel released in April showed that for many young scientists, this dream becomes a difficult path that often costs…
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Our Statement concerning academia in the USA
The United States is currently experiencing unstable political times. Since the Trump administration took office, the tone has become much harsher and even scientific institutions are suffering repression. So we want to be open about our perspective on current events and share a statement with you. As the German Association of Doctoral Researchers (Bundesverband Promovierende…