First Generation Docs Connect
Peer network for doctoral researchers from non-academic families. Open founding event: 2 June
Description
“Are your parents academics?” The answer to this question has a high impact on education and academic careers. Consequently, family background as a dimension of diversity has gained attention throughout the last years.
Doctoral researchers with a non-academic family background are in a special situation. Our aim is to support and connect them. “First Generation Docs Connect” will create a framework to share experiences, exchange advice, point out how certain problem are structural rather than individual, enhance visibility of the subject, inform about support options, and build a durable peer network.
Founding Event
When: June 02, 4pm-7pm
Where: Beach Mitte, Caroline-Michaelis-Str. 8, 10115 Berlin
Program:
| 4-5 pm | Panel discussion: Pursuing a doctorate as a first-generation academic
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| 5-5:15 pm | Break |
| 5:15-6 pm | Interactive Session (World Cafe) Collecting and sharing experiences, ressources, issues and ideas |
| 6-6:15 | Break |
| 6:15-6:45 pm | Forming the network Planning the network, communication, events and ideas |
| 6:45-7 pm | Closing session |
| from 7 pm | Individual get-together, play beach volleyball, have drinks, meet & discuss |
This event is part of the BUA Graduate Studies Support Program. It is jointly organized by Humboldt Graduate School (HU) and Dahlem Research School (FU).