Veranstaltungen

1. Insightful Sessions on Doctoral Topics

In various sessions, doctoral candidates and university contacts from different departments will shed light on important aspects of the doctorate. From planning and implementation to the publication of research results, all relevant areas will be covered.

2. Lunch talk with alumni of the university

Connect with successful graduates of TU Ilmenau during our lunch talk! Benefit from their experiences and insights, gaining valuable tips for your academic journey.

3. Talent Fair

A unique opportunity to find out about possible doctoral positions! Departments of the TU Ilmenau will showcase their current research projects and open positions, providing an opportunity to meet potential supervisors.

The organization team - consisting of the PhD Council, the Equality, the MNI e.V. and the Graduate Center - is looking forward to welcoming you in large numbers!

9:00 Opening

by the Vice President for Research and Young Scientists, Prof. Dr. Stefan Sinzinger and the PhD Council

9:30 Keynote

"A view on holistic doctoral supervision" by Dr Helke Hillebrand, University of Heidelberg (Audimax)

10:30 Session 1:

• Pros and Cons of a Doctorate with the PhD Council (Hu 211/12)
• Project- and Selfmanagement with Franziska Dettke/Start up Service (Hu 210)
• Mental Health with Carolin Stotzka/Psychological counselling (Hu 204)
• Changing the Rules with the PhD Council (Hu 202)
• Workshop zur Keynote with Dr Helke Hillebrand (Hu 201)

11:15 Session 2:

• Process of a Doctorate with the PhD Council (Hu 211/12)
• Publication with Dr Katrin Günther/University Library (Hu 210)
• Conflicting Expectations with Carolin Stotzka/Psychological counselling (Hu 204)
• My Role as a Teacher with Dr Katja Tonisch/Lecturer at the Department for Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Hu 202)
• Good Scientific Practice with Milena Pfafferott/University Library (Hu 201)

12:00 Talent Fair and Pitches (Hu HS) & aluMNI Talk "Climbing the ladder" (Audimax)

13:00 Lunch Break (Foyer)

13:45 Session 3:

• Life as a PhD with the PhD Council (Hu 211/12)
• Research Data Management with Kevin Lindt/Data Steward (Hu 210)
• What about Parenting? with Dr Katja Tonisch/Equal Opportunities Officer (Hu 204)
• Academic Contracts Act with Marko Hennhöfer/Staff Council (Hu 202)
• Start up your own Business with Franziska Dettke/Start up Service (Hu 201)

14:30 Session 4:

• Financing a Doctorate with the PhD Council (Hu 211/12)
• Patents and Inventions with PATON (Hu 210)
• Should I stay or should I go now? Leaving Academia with Alexandra Dalek/Graduate Center (Hu 204)
• Career Service for Internationals with Ayotunde Akinsoyinu/International Office (Hu 202)
• What means: Research? with the PhD Council (Hu 201)

15:00 Networking & ice cream