Dr. Jelena Brasanac, Charité, and Dr. Torben Ott, HU
The retreat fosters exchange between postdocs and early-career principal investigators. Workshops on grant writing, leadership, and application strategies, as well as mentoring pairs, support career development and create a sustainable networking platform.
Dr. Rouven Symank, FU, and Dr. Alexandra Paulin, HU
The think tank connects researchers, museum professionals, and policy experts from Berlin and Paris to deepen the dialogue on cultural restitution. A hybrid workshop and a series of policy papers provide long-term momentum and enhance international visibility.
Dr. Shadi Bagherzadeh Azbari, Charité, und Dr. Yu-Fang Yang, FU
EmoLeaders empowers postdocs through training in emotional intelligence, resilience, and intercultural leadership. Workshops, a digital peer-support network, and multilingual resources promote an inclusive and global research community.
Upcoming EmoLeaders Events
Emoleaders: Exploring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence
Funded by the Berlin University Alliance (BUA) | Hit the Jackpot Initiative
We’re pleased to invite you to the next two events in the EmoLeaders workshop series after the Berlin summer break. These sessions bring together early-career researchers, leaders, and professionals to reflect on how emotion, identity, and institutional culture shape the realities of academic leadership.
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Workshop #3 – Emotions Under Pressure: Leading When It’s Not Easy
Date: 25 September 2025 | Time: 18:00–20:00 | Venue: Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin
What happens when leadership becomes difficult- emotionally, interpersonally, or structurally? This session explores how to lead through uncertainty, conflict, and emotional strain.
Speakers:
- Dr. Shadi Bagherzadeh Azbari (Charité)
- Peggy Kaas (PSKAAS Academy)
- Dr. Prateep Beed (MIND Foundation)
- Dr. Yu-Fang Yang (Freie Universität Berlin)
The event includes an open Q&A and time to connect over snacks and drinks.
Workshop #4 – From ECRs to Professors: Women and Gender-Diverse Voices in Academic Leadership
Date: 21 October 2025 | Time: 18:00–20:00 | Venue: Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin
What does it really take to move from early-career researcher to leadership, especially when your background, language, or identity doesn’t fit the mold? This session brings together three scholars to discuss the quiet realities behind academic career paths:
- Dr. Marina Pigaleva (Freie Universität Berlin): How students imagine leadership
- Dr. Claudia Seldin (TU Berlin): Rebuilding support systems as a migrant academic
- Dr. Nina Tolksdorf (Freie Universität Berlin): Why representation doesn’t always mean recognition
Together, they’ll open an honest conversation about gender, voice, power, and what still needs to change. The event includes an open Q&A and time to connect over snacks and drinks.
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