– Diversity dialogue: Kick-off meeting –
The BMBF invited several groups to discuss plurality in science and actively supports the development of inclusive career paths. Maren Weissig, Equal Opportunities Officer, took part on our behalf. The opening dialog and the subsequent workshops aimed to be a space for exchange and dialogue, generating momentum for a more diverse academic landscape. In this context, diversity-sensitive strategies and practices within educational and research institutions are discussed, with the goal of fostering equal opportunities and sustainable social inclusion.
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– Saarland and Brandenburg changed their laws –
The states Saarland (§69 Hessisches Schulgesetz HSchG) and Brandenburg (§32 Brandenburgisches Hochschulgesetz BbgHG) have changed their laws to bring the representation of early career scientist, aka PhD, into an order form. Now those states have elected representation for the interest group of doctorate candidates.
– PhDs from Lübeck join us –
We are delighted to have gained a new member for the German Association of Doctoral Candidates. The Doctoral Council of the University of Lübeck contacted us some time ago and has now is now our next active member, until the final decision is made at the general meeting at the end of the month. The University of Lübeck is known for its informal atmosphere and its focus on medicine and medical technology. We are pleased to announce that the Lübeck doctoral student representatives are now part of the organization. And be forewarned: more representations will join during the upcoming AGM.
PhD council of the University Lübeck
– WissZeitVG is discussed in experts council –
On Wednesday, November 13th, a council of experts met to discuss the draft law. Most of them agree that the draft law is a first step, but needs to be harshly refined to improve the working conditions in academia. Unfortunately, once again no direct representation of doctoral candidates or postdocs were involved. We have summarized the statements of the experts and our very own position papers in a longer blog article.