Discussion round: PhD - what's next? Paths into science and business

On 6 February 2024, we organised a panel discussion on the topic of career paths with six guests from science and business. The guests included female professors from the University of Osnabrück and Aachen as well as women working in science management and a leading IT company.

In the discussion round, we had the opportunity to talk to the female managers and scientists about their professional careers and possible career paths. We talked about possible hurdles, stays abroad, networking, compatibility with personal goals and much more. All kinds of questions were allowed and a great open and familiar atmosphere was created in which everyone felt comfortable.

It was very exciting for the audience to experience the directions in which a PhD can lead and which branches can lead into science and business, and everyone also gained a deeper insight into female CVs with their specific career hurdles and opportunities.

The event was supported by the UOS Equal Opportunities Office as part of the federal and state government's Female Professors Programme.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and made the event such a success. We are very much looking forward to repeating such an event very soon!