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Networks and events

Doctoral Student's Union

The Doctoral Student's Union ("Promovierenden­vertretung") is a university body and its members attend meetings of the School Councils and Senate in an advisory capacity. The Doctoral Student's Union advises on questions and needs concerning doctoral candidates and makes recommen­dations to the university bodies.

To this end, regular meetings are held with repre­sentatives of Graduate School, to discuss topics such as balancing family life and doctoral studies, and writing retreats are organized in collabo­ration with the Writing Center.

Currently elected members are:

  • Inga Buhrfeind for School of Education
  • N.N. for School of Culture and Society
  • Donald Bellarmin Mekountchou Takam  for School of Mangement and Technology
  • Swantje Grabener for School of Sustainability
  • Tim Dobiasch for School of Public Affairs

Doctoral candidates can contact the Union members via the following e-mail:
promovierendenvertretung@leuphana.de

Doctoral Student's Council

The Doctoral Student's Council ("Fachgruppen­vertretung Promotion") represents the interests of doctoral candidates of all schools. In addition, the body organises various events for networking among doctoral candidates. Information on these activities can be found in the newsletter of the Fach­gruppen­vertretung, which can be subscribed via myStudy.

Doctoral candidates can contact the members via the following e-mail address: fgv-promotion@leuphana.de.