Newsletter for doctoral candidates february 2026
Newsletter for doctoral candidates february 2026
Welcome to the February issue of the Graduate Academy's newsletter for doctoral researchers!
In this newsletter, we take a look at the diverse career paths of doctoral graduates outside of academia! Curious? Then be sure to scroll to the end! In addition, there are new workshops from February to April, offers from our partners, and current calls.
The team of the Graduate Academy
Our workshops until April 2026
- 11.02. - 12.02.2026
Publishing Journal Articles (waiting list) - 26.02. - 27.02.2026
BWL Kompakt (in german language) - 20.04.2026
Power abuse in academia and allyship as counteraction - 21.04.2026
Courage & Confidence in your doctoral studies: Strengthening self-efficacy and resiliance, recognizing boundaries and standing up for yourself - 24.04.2026
Writing abstracts & presenting your research
Important information
Please note that registration for the Graduate Academy workshops takes place via StudIP and is binding. If you do not have StudIP access, please contact us by email at graduiertenakademie@uol.de.
Did you know?
- As a doctoral candidate at the UOL, you can take part in the events organised by our cooperation partner BYRD (University of Bremen). Register now!
- The Joachim Herz Foundation is supporting innovative water research with 12 million euros. Information on the variety of funding offers.
- The BIS Digital Humanities Service offers a wide range of interdisciplinary services, such as workshops on individual methods, tools and programming languages (e.g. digital literary studies, AI audio transcription, Python), weekly open consultation hours, and a monthly get-together as a place for exchange, networking, and low-threshold skills acquisition. For further information, see the service homepage.
- Develop data skills with Data Train - the low-threshold and structured qualification pathway in the field of data management and data science for early career researchers. Please find all programme information here.
- Winter schools of the University of Groningen (RUG): RUG offers a variety of research-intensive interdisciplinary courses during the winter period. We welcome Bachelor and Master students, PhD candidates and Postdocs and Professionals. Joining our winter schools offers you the unique chance to work intensively on important topics with bright students and inspired researchers from all over the world.
- Online Talk of the TU Clausthal "The German science system" with Dr. Oliver Grewe on 20.02.2026, 11-12:30h (in German or English language). Registration deadline: 02.02.2026
Permanent offers
- E-Learning Course: „Good Scientific Practice”
How should research results be documented? How to cite correctly? How do you deal with image sources? The eLearning course provides answers to questions about correct scientific work Good academic practice in the doctorate. P.S.: General recommendations for dealing with (generative) AI in doctoral dissertations have been published by UOL at the end of 2024.
- Webcasts on career development for doctoral researchers
Since October 2025, we have been offering webcasts (self-study videos) on the following topics for doctoral candidates: „Becoming a professor!” as well as „Planning and developing your academic career. I'm off then! Ways out of academia!” If you are interested in one of the webcasts, please consult the website of the Graduate Academy to find more information.
Measures to ensure equal opportunities at the UOL
Are you doing your doctorate with a chronic illness or disability and would like support during the challenging time of further academic qualification? Are you taking on family responsibilities during your doctorate and looking for guidance and support? The University of Oldenburg offers the following measure to improve your work-life balance:- Individual coachings
You can find the conditions on the website of the Graduate Academy. Applications are possible at any time.
Highlight of the month
Panel discussion New horizons: career paths for scientists with doctorates
The panel discussion jointly organised by BYRD (University of Bremen) and the Graduate Academy (University of Oldenburg) will bring together doctoral candidates and postdocs with scientists with a PhD from various professional fields to reflect on and discuss their career paths, decisions and key skills. Please register by email. The panel discussion will be held in German language.