Care Concentration Gap
People with caregiving responsibilities encounter specific obstacles that make it difficult for them to immerse themselves in deep concentration phases – even when they have the physical time to do so. Mothers*, who bear a large part of the mental and emotional load both in their family and professional lives, are particularly affected by this. In this lecture, Dr. Wiebke Vogelaar will show, among other things, which structural conditions create this gap – and how it simultaneously reinforces existing inequalities in academia. The question of how care work and focus spaces can be better combined will also be addressed. Following the lecture, there will be a short Q-and-A session.
This lecture is joint event organised by the Department for Personnel Development for Academic Staff and the Office for Equal Opportunities.
| Date/Time | 19.11.2026 14:00-16:00 |
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| Location |
Online
Internet |
| Organiser | Careers in Research and Academia | Hannah Jacobmeyer Website | E-Mail |
| Speaker | Dr. Wiebke Vogelaar Dr. Wiebke Vogelaar holds a doctorate in political science, is a writing coach, author, and mother of three. For many years, her professional interest has been focused on power relations in the academic world – especially where scientific work, care responsibilities and issues of gender equality converge. |
| Target group | Scientists and researchers |
| Language | English |
| Registration start | 21.07.2026 17:34 |
| Registration deadline | 12.11.2026 18:00 |
| Registration | Register |
| Calendar File | Download iCal file |