Highlights of the round table with alumni of the GGG faculties
On May 30, four alumni of GGG faculties gave an account of their own experience with doctorate and early career. All four of them are now employed outside academia and emphasized the importance of good networks and the ability to solve problems, which they acquired especially during their doctoral studies. … Weiterlesen
In June our PhD student members elected their PhD students‘ representations. The PhD students‘ representative plays an important role as the contact person for PhD students of social sciences and gives them a voice in the graduate school, the university and in the general public. In this newsletter we introduce your newly elected PhD students‘ representatives Ceren Kasim and Julia Zilles. … Weiterlesen
Furthermore, we would like to draw your attention to the following courses (in German) offered by the Division for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, which address especially PhD students: … Weiterlesen
The qualification program of GGG includes course about self- and social competences, competences needed for your PhD project and professional skills.
We offer a few available seats at the course about „Arbeiten in vielfältigen Teams“ within the third quarter and new courses on “Good Scientific Practice“,“Public and Media Relations“ and “Creative Career Management“ in the fourth quarter. … Weiterlesen
The Göttingen Graduate School of Social Sciences provides funding and scholarships for PhD students of social sciences. In 2017 you can still apply for a “Praxismodul“ and for support concerning a PhD students‘ forum. Furthermore, in order to help you planning we inform you about grants and support measures with upcoming deadlines in early 2018.
Further up-to-date information can be found on the GGG homepage at: www.ggg.uni-goettingen.de/GGG-sponsorship … Weiterlesen
Looking forward to the next one: 12th GGG Week of Methods in retrospect
Following old traditions, GGG organized yet another Week of Methods in July 2017, to be precise: already the 12th one! This annual offer allows PhD students to deepen their knowledge of methodological approaches, to learn and apply new methods within interdisciplinary contexts and to avail themselves of methodological stimuli and solutions of related disciplines for their own projects. … Weiterlesen
From 2017 to 2019 the Volkswagen Foundation will fund so-called “Praxismodule” (‘practice modules’) to connect science and professional practice at Göttingen Graduate School of Social Sciences (GGG).
These “Praxismodule” will be specific projects that help to transfer knowledge between university and the professional environment, strengthen the ties between professional partners and science and open up further professional fields for PhD students. … Weiterlesen
At this year’s SoWi GO! on November 14 and 15, 2017, PhD students of Social Sciences are invited to inform themselves about a variety of career options. At 2 p.m. on the first day, that is Tuesday, November 14, the GGG will inform about requirements and perspectives concerning a PhD in Social Sciences together with Martin Ertelt (Studienbüro SoWi). … Weiterlesen
The Diversity Network Meeting 2017, entitled „Intersektionalitätsperspektiven in der Diversitätsforschung“ (‘Perspectives on Intersectionality in Diversity Research’) will take place at Göttingen University from September 12 to 14, 2017. On the agenda there will be scientific lectures, workshops, a professional round table and a “World Café”. Within the “World Café”, Britta Korkowsky will report on the handling of diversity at Göttingen University and the GGG and talk about GGG’s newly developed diversity concept. … Weiterlesen
The “Genderlabor” (‘Gender-Lab’) of the Goettingen Centre for Gender Studies (GCG) serves as a platform for bachelor and master students as well as PhD students and postdocs to present and discuss their research projects. Until August 22, 2017 it is possible to submit papers with topics in the area of gender studies for the upcoming “Genderlabor”. … Weiterlesen
Over the last few years, science management has developed as a professional field, providing interesting career prospects for today’s scientists. Due to last year’s high demand, GGNB Career Service, Central Coordination Mentoring, GSGG and GGG now frequently offer 4-hour trial workshops on science management for PhD students and postdocs who would like to know more about the field and have been wondering whether switching to it could be interesting. … Weiterlesen
Since 2011, Göttingen University has offered a mentoring program (in English) for female postdocs from all research areas at Göttingen Campus. This mentoring program aims to accompany and coach female postdocs pursuing a scientific career. Thus, the program intends to strengthen female leadership in science. … Weiterlesen
In course of the project “Diversity in Sports” the University Sports Center invites to this special event on Wednesday October 11, 2017 – 7 p.m. (free entry).
All incoming students and friends are welcome to try out the facilities at the University Sports Center. Together with Techniker Krankenkasse University Sports will be offering diverse English and bilingual (English/German) classes, … Weiterlesen
In October Göttingen International (university’s international office) organizes an introductory week for international (PhD) students. Of course, PhD students are particularly welcome. There are various activities planned like an intercultural training, a guided tour through the city, lots of information on studying and living in Göttingen and a party. You can find the whole program at: www.uni-goettingen.de/de//557884.html or on the homepage of Göttingen International: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/196392.html. … Weiterlesen
This year’s UniWiND symposium entitled „Gute wissenschaftliche Praxis in der Promotion – Von Anfang an“ (‘Good Scientific Practice in doctoral studies – from the start‘) will take place on November 20, 2017 at Leibniz University Hannover. The preliminary program and further information can be found on UniWiND’s website at: www.uniwind.org/symposium2017. … Weiterlesen
Within the event series “’All Equally Different!?’ Diversity in theory and practice” there will be a workshop on “Intercultural Competences for Teachers” in cooperation with Teaching and Learning in Higher Education on September 22, 2017. … Weiterlesen
First of all, we would like to welcome you! As Graduate School of Social Sciences, we will use our best endeavor to be a supportive companion during your PhD. Here we provide information for PhD students who have just started doing their PhD or joined GGG only recently. This section is mainly intended for newcomers but holds useful information for experienced PhD students as well. … Weiterlesen
If you like to know more about our qualification program, support measures and consulting offers or if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. … Weiterlesen
This is the first time our GGG newsletter is published in this online format. If you have any comments or ideas, kindly let us know. Send an email to the GGG team.
Please keep in mind that once this newsletter is issued, the registration period for the next courses has started: It is now possible for PhD students to register for the GGG courses taking place during the fourth quarter of 2017. … Weiterlesen