Newsletter for doctoral candidates March 2026
Newsletter for doctoral candidates March 2026
Welcome to the March edition of the Graduate Academy's newsletter for doctoral candidates!
Spring is here, and so are new workshops! Take a look now! As always we also list offers from our partners and interesting calls for applications for doctoral candidates.
Best regards from the Graduate Academy team
Our workshops until May 2026
- starting 13 April 2026
English+ "Open Seminars" - 20 April 2026
Power abuse in academia and allyship as counteraction - 21 April 2026
Courage & confidence in your doctoral studies: strengthening self-efficacy and resilience, recognising boundaries and standing up for yourself - 24 April 2026
Writing abstracts & presenting your research - 7 May 2026
Lunchtime Seminar: The Art of Editing: Revising Your Own and Others' Manuscripts - 08 May 2026
IMPOSTOR Phänomen in der Wissenschaft - Erfolgreich durch Glück oder Kompetenz? (in German language) - 19 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
Writing boot camp für Promovierende (in German language) - 18 May 2026 and 21 May 2026
Souverän auftreten - Souverän präsentieren: selbstbewusste Körpersprache auf der öffentlichen Bühne! (in German language) - 29 May 2026
Writing for non-expert audiences
Important information
Please note that registration for the Graduate Academy workshops is done via StudIP and is binding. If you do not have StudIP access, please contact graduiertenakademie@uol.de by email.
Did you know?
- As a doctoral candidate at UOL, you can participate in events organised by our cooperation partner BYRD (University of Bremen). Click here for the BYRD workshop programme. Register now!
- Fast Forward Science online competition
Award for doctoral candidates for the best video and audio contributions on scientific topics on social media. Application deadline: 30 April 2026
- Focus on heart health – register now for the current programme series of the University of Oldenburg's occupational
health management. The programme series from March to June includes lectures, workshops, exercise classes and check-ups for all UOL employees. All information can be found on the website on the topic of heart health.
- Reichart Prize. Erfurt prize for young researchers for application-oriented science (website in German only)
for graduation theses in any discipline with a clear application relevance.
Application deadline: 15 March 2026
- Develop data skills with Data Train – a low-threshold, structured qualification path for researchers in the early stages of their careers is being launched. All information about the programme.
- New call for proposals from the Joachim Herz Foundation, including €12 million in funding to raise awareness of research into smart water management. All information here.
Permanent training opportunities
- E-learning course "Good Academic Practice"
How should research results be documented? How do you cite correctly? How do you deal with image sources? Answers to questions about correct scientific work can be found in the e-learning course Good Academic Practice in Doctoral Studies. P.S.: Since the end of 2024, the UOL has issued general recommendations on the use of (generative) AI in doctoral studies.
- Webcasts (self-study videos) on career development for doctoral candidates
Since October 2025, we have been offering webcasts for doctoral candidates on the following topics: "Becoming a professor! Planning and developing your academic career" and "I'm off! Paths out of academia!" If you are interested in one of the webcasts, you can find more information on the Graduate Academy website.
Measures to ensure equal opportunities at the UOL
Are you pursuing a doctoral degree 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 doctoral studies and looking for guidance and support? The University of Oldenburg offers the following measures to improve work-life balance:- Individual coaching
The conditions can be found on the Graduate Academy website. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Highlight of the month
Panel discussion New Horizons: Career paths for scientists with doctorates – a resounding success!
On 18 February 2026, the panel discussion "New Horizons", jointly organised by BYRD (University of Bremen) and the Graduate Academy, brought together doctoral students and postdocs with scientists from various professional fields to reflect on and discuss their career paths, decisions and key competencies. Inspiring, encouraging and thought-provoking reports opened up new perspectives on the audience's own future plans. Next year, the event will be hosted by the University of Oldenburg.
