The SFB 1381 undertakes various measures to promote equal opportunity for women and men.
In order to foster the career of young female researchers, the SFB 1381 offers

Coaching
individual coaching for female junior researchers with PD Dr. Angelina Topan or Dr. Simone Cardoso de Oliveira.

Workshops
workshops on topics such as presentation, voice training or gender sensitization. Please see below for current and past events and workshops.

Mentoring
participation in kite – the mentoring programme for female PhD students and Postdocs.

Personal Consultation
personal consultation with female scientists of the SFB 1381 at the annual retreat and on-demand.

Meetings
the possibility to participate in regular meetings with other female scientists in order to share experiences as women in academia.
The SFB 1381 also offers different measures to improve the compatibility of family and an academic career.

Childcare
The SFB 1381 can ensure individual childcare solutions on evenings and weekends as well as during conferences organized by the SFB 1381. Babysitting/childcare options are also available during holidays of childcare facilities and sick leave.

Kidsbox
At two sites of the SFB 1381 (Stefan-Meier-Str. and Schänzlestr.), a so-called kidsbox, filled with toys for children, is available in order to bridge childcare gaps.

Student Assistants
The SFB 1381 can employ student assistants who support parents and those caring for family members.

Family-friendly Scheduling
The SFB 1381 ensures family-friendly scheduling of meetings and seminars.

Uni-Kita (Day-care centre)
The SFB 1381 can offer support in finding a spot in a “Uni-Kita” (Day-care centre) to parents of young children. For an overview, take a look at this website.
Events and Workshops in 2022
Archive
Women in STEM: Figuring Things Out (with Jana), organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM: Design your year, workshop organized by Francesca Carlin
Events and Workshops in 2021
Archive
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM Career & Life Talk, organized by Francesca Carlin
“kite-mentoring” Annual Network Meeting
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM Career & Life Talk, organized by Francesca Carlin
Online-Workshop “Motivating Leadership and Supervision” with Dr. Angelina Topan, starts on 24.6.2021
Online-Workshop “Einführung in das Projektmanagement im wissenschaftlichen Kontext” mit Anna Royon-Weigelt
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM Career & Life Talk, organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, Guest speaker Dr. Meike Zöger will talk about “focus”, organized by Francesca Carlin
Online-Workshop “Performing under Pressure: lessons from the theatre for the successful woman in academia”, Francesca Carlin, new date!
Women in STEM Career & Life Talk, Guest speaker Dr. Shuangshuang Zheng, Stryker, organized by Francesca Carlin
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
Events and Workshops in 2020
Archive
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
“kite-mentoring” Annual Network Meeting
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, organized by Francesca Carlin
Workshop “Projektmanagement”, Dr. Michael Klingenberger, postponed to spring 2021
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, Guest speakers Lou Penicaud and Manika Arora, organized by Francesca Carlin
Online-Workshop “Vertikale Machtspiele im Medizin-Kontext – Workshop mit Dr. Peter Modler zum Arroganzprinzip”
Women in STEM Virtual Meetup, Guest speaker Shawna Lucey, organized by Francesca Carlin
Meet your coach! PD Dr. Angelina Topan
Support Measures at the University of Freiburg:
- Equal Opportunities Office of the University of Freiburg and Uniklinik Freiburg
- Equal Opportunities Office at the Faculty of Medicine
- Gender and Diversity Portal
- Family Service
At the University of Freiburg, a number of offers is available for women in academia in particular:
For any questions, please contact the coordinator.