Schlagwort: Federal association
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Our Statement on Funding Cuts to Higher Education and Research in the Netherlands
As the German Association of Doctoral Researchers (Bundesverband Promovierende e.V.), we are deeply concerned by the Dutch government’s recent decision to implement significant reductions in higher education and research funding. The planned cuts, amounting to €1.2 billion, mark a substantial shift in the Netherlands’ longstanding support for academic excellence and international collaboration. We stand in…
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Power abuse in academia: A reflection from the perspective of doctoral students
On October 8th and 9th, 2024, the TU Berlin hosted the Germany-wide symposium Our UNIverse: Empowered to Speak Up with a focus on the abuse of power at universities. As a Bundesverband Promovierende, we were represented on site by Maren Weissig, our equal opportunities officer, and discussed both preventative measures and specific solutions. Current reports…
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Supportive membership: Empower the Federal Association of doctoral candidates!
29.Nov.24 – The German Association of Doctoral Candidates works tirelessly to improve the rights and conditions early carrer scientist in Germany. Our work includes representation at the federal level, organizing network meetings and providing resources and advice for doctoral candidates. Becoming a supporting member of the Federal Association enables you to actively contribute to improving…