Exploring Futures in a Changing World – Post PhD Perspectives
On May 29th and 30th the 8th Future Workshop of the PhD Network will take place in Halle (Saale) at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB). 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 May 15th, 2026
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, May 29th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | Light Lunch and Networking |
| 13:00 | Welcome note (Director of IPB) |
| 13:10 | About the Network – Steering Committee 2025-2026 presentation |
| 13:30 | Working Groups‘ presentations |
| 14:45 | Coffee Break & Group Photo |
| 15:00 | Session – Post PhD Career Perspectives |
| 16:30 | Working session I – Working Groups meetings |
| 17:30 | Halle – City tour |
| 19:00 | Self-paid dinner |
Saturday, May 30th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Working session II |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 | Working session III – Brainstorm + Roadmap discussion |
| 12:00 | Summary & Closing Discussion |
| 12:30 | Lunch and Farewell |
Travel and Accommodation
Overview of Addresses:
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzenbiochemie (IPB)
Weinberg 3, 06120 Halle (Saale)
Hotel recommendations:
- TBD
(Prices may vary depending on the time of booking and the rate of your institute)
Acknowledgments
We are very thankful for all the Institutes who offered their support to host us and would have been willing to open their doors for the Network. We will try to visit many different Institutes in the upcoming future.
More information and details will follow on this page.