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.
Monday, 18 August 2025