Science and Family

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

  • Doctoral studies with a family
  • Dual Career Policy
  • Handout on family-conscious management
  • Maternity protection for employees of Leuphana
  • Parental leave and allowances
  • Networks

Networks

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 entries and resources offer helpful insights and support.

Network Motherhood and Science

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

The English-language community  Mothers in Science is primarily aimed at mothers in STEM subjects.

ParenThesis

ParenThesis is a blog in which a group of scientists from the field of psychology respond individually to common questions about the compatibility of science and family with their own personal experiences. The team wants to use their own experiences and individual career paths to show that an academic career can be compatible with a family and the challenges that arise on a daily basis.

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 dagmar.ruether@leuphana.de.

Parental leave and allowances

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

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.

Handout on family-conscious management

The association Familie in der Hochschule e.V., of which Leuphana University Lüneburg is a member, has produced a handout on family-conscious management, which can be viewed here.

Doctoral studies with a family

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