Course Type: Welcome Reception

Target Group: Doctoral Researchers

The Konstanz Research School (KRS), the Doctoral Researcher Council and the Academic Staff Development (ASD) cordially invite all new (and also all advanced) doctoral researchers to the traditional Welcome Week.

With this event, the Vice Rector of the University – together with KRS, ASD and Doctoral Research Council – would like to welcome you at the University of Konstanz and support you in gaining important contacts, knowledge and skills for the successful start of your doctorate.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you and to talking with you about your wishes and expectations regarding your doctorate over a drink and snacks.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 5.00pm–8.30pm (Room K7)

• Welcome Note: Professor Dr Isabell Otto, Vice Rector  
• Introduction of the Doctoral Researcher Council and the Support Services
• Panel Discussion “Welcome to Academia”
• Doctoral Party: Drinks and Snacks

More events of the Welcome Week:

Monday/Tuesday, 2/3 December 2024  

2 Dec 2024, 9am–5pm, and 3 Dec 2024, 9am–1pm (online) Workshop “Getting Started with Your PhD Project – The Path to a Successful Doctorate” (in English) 

Monday, 9 December 2024  

12pm–1.30pm (online) Information Session “Per aspera ad astra – Entscheidung für die Promotion” (in German) 

Wednesday, 11 December 2024  

2pm–3pm (Room Y310) Information Session “Start in die Lehre” (in German)

Thursday, 12 December 2024  

10am–11.30am (online) Information Session “ Wie bewerbe ich mich um ein Promotionsstipendium?“ (in German) 

12pm–1.30pm (online) Information Session “Promotion und Karriere“ (in German) 

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 
9am–1.30pm Workshop “Good Scientific Practice During Doctoral Studies” (in English)