Expert Talk: Parenthood in Academia (Postdoc Appreciation Week)

Want to hear how others are balancing academia and kids? Join this discussion (organized by Austrian research institutions as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany): 

Parenthood in Academia
September 16, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Expert Talk: Parenthood in Academia (Postdoc Appreciation Week) – LBG Career Center

-Expert Talk by Rahel More and Astrid Wirth from the Netzwerk Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft Austria 
-Panel Discussion with a diverse panel of parents in academia will share their personal stories, challenges, and successes.
-Open Q&A / Discussion

Navigating a career in academia while raising children can be both rewarding and challenging. Join us for an insightful and open conversation about parenthood in the academic world, co-hosted by the LBG Career Center, the University of Vienna, the University of Graz, the TU Wien and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA).

This event offers a space for honest exchange, sharing of lived experiences, and actionable insights to support academic parents – and those considering parenthood – to build fulfilling academic careers while navigating the complexities of parenthood.