PhD Welcome Week 2023

Monday 9th October

9:30 – 11:00 | Online

Welcome and Introductions!

You will get to know your PhD representatives and the Graduate Academy and learn how they support you.

There will also be an introduction by the Welcome Center Stuttgart.

Access: Join on Zoom! (Meeting ID: 699 5671 7712 || Passcode: c9dbFx )

12:30 – 13:30 | on Campus

Joint lunch in Mensa

We have reserved a table at Mensa – just join to meet fellow PhD students!

Meeting point: Mensa main entrance, 12:25 - 12:30. For those joining later, we are seated at the very left part, i.e. the new part of the Mensa.

13:30 – 16:00 | on Campus

Campus tour

Our volunteers will guide you to the most notable places on campus – from useful ones like the office of the Graduate Academy to the most popular places to hang out.

Meeting point: Mensa entrance

Registration: Please register here beforehand (you can still join spontaneously)

19:00 – 00:00 | on Campus

Party in the TMS

A party in the TMS for all the PhD students.

Location: TMS, Emil-Wolff-Str. 20

Tuesday 10th October

12:30 – 13:30 | on Campus

Joint lunch in Mensa

We have reserved a table at Mensa – just join to meet fellow PhD students!

Meeting point: Mensa main entrance, 12:25 - 12:30. For those joining later, we are seated at the very left part, i.e. the new part of the Mensa.

13:30 – 15:30 | on Campus

Tour of the botanical garden

The team of the botanical garden will show us their horticultural and botanical treasures.

Meeting point: In front of the Mensa

Registration: Please register here beforehand

Wednesday 11th October

10:30 – 12:30 | On-Campus

Your rights at the workplace

Information about your rights at the workplace provided by the Personalrat and the Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft (GEW).

Location: HS 26

12:30 – 13:30 | on Campus

Joint lunch in Mensa

We have reserved a table at Mensa – just join to meet fellow PhD students!

Meeting point: Mensa main entrance, 12:25 - 12:30. For those joining later, we are seated at the very left part, i.e. the new part of the Mensa.

14:00 – 16:00 | On Campus

Hands-on support

Five institutions that provide practical support will introduce themselves: The Biostatistics group offers statistical consulting for the design and analysis of Experiments and surveys in life sciences. The module Data and Statistical Consulting (DSC) at Core Facility supports researchers in the areas of data collection and data analysis using statistical and econometric methods. The Research Support Department offers academics of all disciplines professional and practical support in applying for third-party funds for research projects. The Senate Commission on Research (Ethics commission) acts as a body for the ethical review (Ethical Approval) of research projects.  The Start-up assistance provides support for starting your own business.

Location: HS 26

16:00-17:00 | On Campus

Good Scientific practice

In 2022, the University of Hohenheim adopted new statutes to ensure scientific integrity and good scientific practice. Prof. Schramm, the chair of the ombudspersons of the University of Hohenheim, will give an introduction to the topic. He will focus specifically on problems during the doctorate, on contact persons, guidelines and processes at University of Hohenheim and give practical examples.

Location: HS 26

Thursday 12th October

10:00 – 12:00 | Canceled

Canceled: IT Services, library and literature search

Unfortunately the event had to be cancelled due to illness of the presenter.

Introduction to the IT services and library, as well as an overview of the resources for literature search and document delivery services.

Location: Canceled due to illness

12:30 – 13:30 | on Campus

Joint lunch in Mensa

We have reserved a table at Mensa – just join to meet fellow PhD students!

Meeting point: Mensa main entrance, 12:25 - 12:30. For those joining later, we are seated at the very left part, i.e. the new part of the Mensa.

16:00 – 19:00 | Stuttgart

City Tour

We explore Stuttgart together. Beyond the most notable sites, we will enjoy great city views, take one of the famous Stäffele paths, visit an African, Asian and Latin shops and much more. We will finish at a nice restaurant, where you can stay on for a joint dinner if you want.

Meeting point: Universität Hohenheim bus stop at 16:00 (bus 70 to Ruhbank at 16:05). You can also join from the city center: Eugensplatz at 16:30.

Registration: Please register here beforehand (you can still join spontaneously)

19:00 | Stuttgart

Dinner

Following the city tour, tables have been reserved for us in the restaurant Flora and Fauna (location in google maps). Please note that registration is required as the restaurant needs to know the number of guests beforehand for the reservation. The expenses are covered by participants themselves.

Registration: Please register here beforehand. Registration possible until Monday 9th October.

Friday 13th October

11:00 – 12:00 | Online

Studierendenwerk

Introduction to the services provided by the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim.

Location: Join on Zoom! (Meeting ID: 699 5671 7712 || Passcode: c9dbFx )

12:30 – 13:30 | on Campus

Joint lunch in Mensa

We have reserved a table at Mensa – just join to meet fellow PhD students!

Meeting point: Mensa main entrance, 12:25 - 12:30. For those joining later, we are seated at the very left part, i.e. the new part of the Mensa.

13:30 – 16:00 | on Campus

Campus tour

Our volunteers will guide you to the most notable places on campus – from useful ones like the office of the Graduate Academy to the most popular places to hang out.

Meeting point: Mensa entrance

Registration: Please register here beforehand (you can still join spontaneously)