Events: November 2021

Movie discussion: Picture a Scientist
YUFE D&I Lectures series will host a discussion of the documentary film "Picture a Scientist" on 4 November 2021 from 14:00 - 15:30 CET.
The film documents the hurdles and challenges faced by three prominent female scientists working in the natural sciences. In order to participate in the 4 November 2021 webinar, it will be necessary to view the film in its entirety. The streaming link will be made available to all registered participants as of 2 and 3 November 2021.
Speaker: Panellists:
- Prof. Aleksandra Derra (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Poland)
- Prof. Ronit Shiri-Sverdlov (Maastricht University, the Netherlands)
- Prof. Eva-Maria Feichtner (University of Bremen, Germany)
Trailer link: www.pictureascientist.com/media
There is a maximum of 60 places that will be made available to participants. Registration for the streaming link entails a commitment to participate in the webinar on 4 November 2021.
Register for this event through this link > https://uni-bremen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_flOijvrXTIiuuJSgWRPEkg

What about a PhD at YUFE?
Are you a student in your final or penultimate year of studies? Or an early-stage researcher? Would you like to find out more about the possibilities of starting a PhD within The YUFE Alliance?
The Young Universities for the Future of Europe Alliance is based on the joint vision of ten young research universities, aiming to contribute to a more innovative, united, and competitive Europe.
Don't miss out on this opportunity from 8-10 November 2021: a 3-day online programme (info sessions, workshops, informal activities, quiz with prizes…) with free access.
Topics covered include:
- What is a PhD and how does a PhD project look like?
- PhD regulations and procedures at the YUFE universities
- Selecting a research topic
- Writing your research proposal: tips and tricks
- Careers after the PhD
- Funding your PhD
The deadline for registration is 4 of November.
For the extensive programme and registrations click here ›

D&I Lecture Series: COVID-19 pandemic and discrimination
Don’t miss one of the final lectures for 2021 in YUFE Diversity and Inclusivity Lecture Series.
Description: The Council of Europe’s guidelines on upholding equality and protecting against discrimination and hate during the COVID-19 pandemic and similar crises in the future under discussion.
Speaker: Triantafillos Loukarelis - Chairman of the Steering Committee on Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (CDADI) of the Council of Europe and Direttore Generale, Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, Dipartimento per le Pari Opportunità, UNAR - Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali).
https://uni-bremen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LSsthcbcQ1mnXv68QDsNCQ