The Future is Now!
On March 28th and 29th the 7th Future Workshop of the PhD Network will take place in Magdeburg at the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN). This is a space where your ideas matter. Join a dynamic community of researchers ready to amplify voices, identify challenges, and create solutions together. This is your chance to engage with peers, exchange experiences, and shape the future of science in an open and collaborative environment.
Why Join?
- Make Your Voice Heard – Discuss the challenges you face in academia and work together to find solutions.
- Find Strength in Community – Connect with peers, seek advice and learn about other experiences.
- Shape the Future of Science – Develop strategies that could drive change in research and academia.
- Engage in working groups – Participate in PhD-network to develop practical ideas and actions.
Be Part of the Workshop!
This is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and create impact. Register today for the Future Workshop and be part of the conversation. Please share this announcement to your PhD peers.
Registration
Please register here until March 17th, 2025
Costs
The Workshop is free of charge! Your traveling costs should be covered by you Institute. If the costs should become at any point a discussion, please get in contact with us, so that we can support you. Reach out to spokesperson@leibniz-phd.net !
Preliminary AGENDA
Friday, March 28th
| Start | Finish | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | – | Light Lunch and Networking |
| 13:00 | – | Welcome note (Director of LIN) |
| 13:10 | – | About the Network – Steering Committee 2024-2025 presentation |
| 13:30 | – | Working Groups‘ presentations |
| 14:45 | – | Coffee Break & Group Photo |
| 15:00 | – | Panel Talk: Future is NOW: Past, present and future of PhD Experiences |
| 16:30 | – | Working session I – Working Groups meetings |
| 17:30 | 18:30 | City tour (optional) |
| 19:00 | – | Self-paid dinner |
Saturday, March 29th
| Start | Finish | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | – | Working session II |
| 10:00 | – | Presentation & launch of the survey on power abuse at the Leibniz |
| 10:45 | – | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 | – | Working session III – Brainstorm + Roadmap discussion |
| 12:40 | – | Group Photo |
| 12:00 | Summary & Closing Discussion | |
| 13:00 | – | Lunch and Farewell Brief old SC – new SC meeting |
Travel and Accommodation
Overview of Addresses:
Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN)
Brenneckestraße 6, 39118 Magdeburg
Hotel recommendations:
- Ibis Styles Magdeburg (85 Euros per night)
- Intercity Hotel Magdeburg (85 Euros per night)
- Motel One Magdeburg (99 Euros per night)
(Prices may vary depending on the time of booking and the rate of your institute)
Agenda as Image (Might be adjusted…)
More information and details will follow on this page.