7. Oct 2021
International PhD Days 2021 (October 21/22, 2021)
The International PhD Days mainly aim at doctoral candidates who have recently started their PhD at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. You will have the opportunity to learn about important areas of the university and its support services during short presentations.
Schedule
Thursday, October 21, 2021
- 1:00 – 1:30 pm: Welcome and opening of the International PhD Days with a greeting by the City of Halle
- 1:30 – 2:00 pm: Doctoral studies and InGrA at MLU (Dr. Thomas Michael, InGrA)
- 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Presentation on the support services of the International Office & PhD Network (Esther Smykalla & Markus Niedobitek, PhD Network)
- 18:00 – 22:00: Get-together at Peißnitzhaus with buffet and drinks. According to the current regulations, this face-to-face event will take place according to the “3G rule”. This means that only persons who are vaccinated against Covid-19, recovered or tested negatively can participate; proof must be carried with them.
Please register here for the first day.
Friday, October 22, 2021
On the second day of the International PhD Days 2021, two online workshops on “Starting your PhD in Germany” and “Building a sustainable schedule: Work-life balance, resilience, and managing stress” will be offered by Dr. Síofra McSherry, trainer and coach at Scienza Science Coaching. In the workshops, you will learn, among other things, which peculiarities there are to consider in the German academic system, what you need to pay attention to when working with your supervisor, and how to deal with difficult situations during your doctorate.
- 09:30 – 13:00: Online-Workshop “Starting your PhD in Germany” (Dr. Síofra McSherry)
- 14:00 – 17:30: Online workshop “Building a sustainable schedule: Work-life balance, resilience, and managing stress (Dr. Síofra McSherry)
Please register here for the second day.
The International PhD Days 2021 will take place on October 21 and 22, 2021 and is organized by the PhD network of the International Office and the International Graduate Academy (InGrA).
