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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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Our interview with Science|Business
The online platform Science|Business did a series of short interviews about the current reports of Der Spiegel and DW (see our post about that). The platform is generally concerned with the connection of industry, research, and policies that drive innovation. They provide news, analysis, and insights on European research and innovation policies, as well as…
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DW Documentation: German doctoral candidates are being left alone
We at the Federal Association know that as a doctoral student in Germany, you may dream of a career in science and of spreading knowledge around the world. But often, behind the glamour of prestigious research institutes lies a grim reality that is characterized by uncertainty, pressure and challenges. A DW documentary shows that for…