Science and Family

On this page, academics with children can find useful information on the topic of reconciling science and family.

  • Mutterschutz für Beschäftigte der Leuphana
  • Elternzeit und Beihilfe für Beamt*innen
  • Online Community "Mama is an Academic"
  • Dual Career Policy
  • Promovierende mit Familie
  • Netzwerk Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft
  • Maternity protection for employees of Leuphana
  • parental leave and allowances
  • Online Community "Mama is an Academic"
  • The Motherhood and Science Network
  • Dual Career Policy
  • Promovierende mit Familie
  • Familienbewusste Führung - Handreichung
  • Informationen der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) zu familienbedingten Ausfallzeiten
  • ParenThesis - Blog von und für Eltern in der Wissenschaft

Maternity protection for employees of Leuphana

Leuphana employees can find comprehensive information and leaflets on the topics of maternity protection and parental leave on the pages of the Human Resources Service. There you will also find information about sick pay in case of illness of the child. If you have any questions, Dagmar Rüther will be happy to advise you by phone at +49.4131.677-1029 or by e-mail at ruether@leuphana.de.

parental leave and allowances

Information on parental leave and allowances for "Beamte" can be found here.

Online Community "Mama is an Academic"

By academics with children for academics with children: The online community "Mama is an Academic" creates visibility for the challenges of academics with families. Blog posts and resources provide helpful insights and support.

The Motherhood and Science Network

The Motherhood and Science Network provides a forum for all those who identify as mothers and work in science to exchange ideas, network, support and inform each other.

Dual Career Policy

Leuphana encourages dual career couples to create a common living and working space for families in which two people pursue independent career paths. The Dual Career offerings are open to different couple constellations (e.g. unmarried or homosexual couples). Further information in the Dual Career Policy of Leuphana.

Promovierende mit Familie

Helpful information on the topic of doctoral studies with a child can be found here. The content relates primarily to doctoral students with a scholarship.

Contact the Family Services

Hannah Brandenburg
Fon +49.4131.677-1832

Universitätsallee 1, C7.303
familienservice@leuphana.de

office hours:

Mon. - Fri.: 9-12 a.m.

Wed.: 14-16 p.m. (by phone or mail)

and by appointment