The RTG has funds available to promote equal opportunities. For example, student assistants can be employed to support doctoral candidates in the laboratory during periods of high family demands.

The University’s Family Service offers advice and support for (expectant) parents and family carers.

Here is an entertaining and interesting blog on the topic of science and family.

project rOLe Model at the University

Under-represented groups in academia are given the opportunity to share their experiences and research plans.
Some members of the GRK have already been featured in this project:

Prof. Christiane Thiel (RTG spokesperson)

Melanie Klapprott ( RTG associate doctoral candidate)

Writing retreat for female PhD students in the RTG

Facilitator: Dipl.-Psychol. Christina Hocke (Academic Empowerment)

Date: 29 May – 2 June 2026

Venue: Hotel Bethanien, Langeoog Island

Workshop: Intercultural Training
Trainer: Tina Patel
1 October 2024