From
27
Jan
Seminars and Conferences
Belonging and Well-being workshop series
Unite! introduces Belonging and Well-being, an interactive workshop series aimed at enhancing the well-being of PhD candidates and underserved students.
The programme consists of a set of online Zoom sessions designed to respond to the personal, social, and academic challenges commonly experienced during the doctoral journey.
Through practical tools, guided reflection and open dialogue in a safe and inclusive environment, participants will work on strengthening their sense of belonging, developing effective coping strategies, and fostering personal and academic growth.
Each workshop lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and places strong emphasis on interaction, peer exchange, and active engagement.
Workshop calendar
27 January (11:00 AM CET) | IDGs and Compassionate Systems Leadership: Transform how you lead complex change
By: Lucie Jiraskova (Grenoble INP – UGA)
This workshop creates a space to collectively reflect on the changes we want to see in our lives in order to support our well-being.
We will explore Inner development guide and some tools from Compassionate Systems framework in order to learn new ways of thinking about well-being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world with greater compassion and clarity.
17 February (11:00 AM CET) | Belonging and Support in Academia: Connect More, Stress Less
By: Wilfried Grassegger (TU Graz)
Academic environments thrive when individuals feel valued, connected, and seen. This session explores how experiences of “not belonging” contribute to stress and offers actionable strategies for fostering belonging and developing supportive relationships.
3 March (11:00 AM CET) | From Self-Doubt to Confidence: Boost Your Next Speech
By: Diana Seyfarth (TU Darmstadt)
Many PhD students and early-career researchers struggle with self-doubt and fear of speaking up. This interactive session provides practical strategies and simple mindset tools to strengthen your voice, communicate clearly, and build confidence in your next speech.
9 April (11:00 AM CET) | Navigating Academia as You Are: Tools for Inclusion & Resilience
By: Lea Belz (TU Darmstadt)
Discrimination, microaggressions, and structural disadvantages are real—yet rarely addressed. This session offers tools to build inclusion and resilience, creating a space to learn, connect, and thrive together.
For more information click here.
The programme consists of a set of online Zoom sessions designed to respond to the personal, social, and academic challenges commonly experienced during the doctoral journey.
Through practical tools, guided reflection and open dialogue in a safe and inclusive environment, participants will work on strengthening their sense of belonging, developing effective coping strategies, and fostering personal and academic growth.
Each workshop lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and places strong emphasis on interaction, peer exchange, and active engagement.
Workshop calendar
27 January (11:00 AM CET) | IDGs and Compassionate Systems Leadership: Transform how you lead complex change
By: Lucie Jiraskova (Grenoble INP – UGA)
This workshop creates a space to collectively reflect on the changes we want to see in our lives in order to support our well-being.
We will explore Inner development guide and some tools from Compassionate Systems framework in order to learn new ways of thinking about well-being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world with greater compassion and clarity.
17 February (11:00 AM CET) | Belonging and Support in Academia: Connect More, Stress Less
By: Wilfried Grassegger (TU Graz)
Academic environments thrive when individuals feel valued, connected, and seen. This session explores how experiences of “not belonging” contribute to stress and offers actionable strategies for fostering belonging and developing supportive relationships.
3 March (11:00 AM CET) | From Self-Doubt to Confidence: Boost Your Next Speech
By: Diana Seyfarth (TU Darmstadt)
Many PhD students and early-career researchers struggle with self-doubt and fear of speaking up. This interactive session provides practical strategies and simple mindset tools to strengthen your voice, communicate clearly, and build confidence in your next speech.
9 April (11:00 AM CET) | Navigating Academia as You Are: Tools for Inclusion & Resilience
By: Lea Belz (TU Darmstadt)
Discrimination, microaggressions, and structural disadvantages are real—yet rarely addressed. This session offers tools to build inclusion and resilience, creating a space to learn, connect, and thrive together.
For more information click here.
From 27 January to 9 April 2026
Online