At the start of the events, Prof. Moreen Heine (Vice President for Transfer and sustainability of the University of Lübeck), Dr. Katrin Blankenburg (TH Lübeck doctoral center), Dr. Inga Oberpichler (Center for Doctoral Studies UzL) and Dr. Thomas Kaester (Institute for Neuro- and Bioinformatics UzL) the valuable importance of such exchange formats. Doctorates rarely proceed in a straight line – which makes it all the more important to have protected and open spaces in which doctoral candidates can share their questions, exchange experiences and learn from each other.
A special highlight was the panel talk, moderated by Vivian Upmann. The alumni Dr. Anika Slawski and Dr. Marleen Wohlert (both TH Lübeck) and Dr. Tim Schrills (UzL) reported lively and openly about the ups and downs of their doctoral studies. Their experiences made it clear: Challenges are part of it – what is crucial is to stay in touch and seek support.
The doctoral students then worked in small groups using the peer consultation method. Together and under the guidance of Dr. Anja Stähle (UzL), concrete challenges from everyday doctoral work were discussed in a structured manner and new approaches to solutions were developed. The approach: Doctoral candidates support each other through changes in perspective, experiences and constructive feedback.
The workshop made it clear how important networking is for young scientists – and what central role doctoral students play in research, innovation and the transfer between science and business. Many doctoral projects address practical issues and thus make an important contribution to the dialogue between universities and companies.
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The event was organized by the Joint School of Digital Transformation and Intelligent Health in Project HI Lübeck organized together with the Center for Doctoral Studies Lübeck at the University of Lübeck and the doctoral center at the Lübeck University of Technology.
The workshop took place as part of the HI Lübeck joint project of the Hanse Innovation Campus Lübeck. The project is funded by the BMFTR program Innovative university.