by Julia Schmidt | May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized, German Academia, International Researchers
Between Overload and Abuse of Power: Why Healthy Academia Needs Healthy Professors The debate about abuse of power at German universities flares up time and again—most recently through reports in international journals (Gewin, 2025). These discussions usually focus on...
by Julia Schmidt | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized, Mental Fitness for Researchers
The Dishwasher as a Productivity Booster: How Small Tasks Can Boost Your Motivation For weeks, it had been on my to-do list: writing a contribution for my doctoral advisor’s commemorative publication. A task that truly mattered to me, yet I kept finding myself engaged...
by Julia Schmidt | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized, Blog, Mental Fitness for Researchers
We Regret to Inform You… : Dealing With Rejection In Academia I still remember staring at these words on my screen, feeling my heart sink. It was a dream position I had applied for, and there would be no second chance – the position was unique, and similar...
by Julia Schmidt | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s OK Not to Know: How a Growth Mindset Can Relieve Your Academic Pressure In my workshops with researchers, there’s one concept that consistently creates profound “aha” moments: the Growth Mindset. Especially in academia, where you’re...
by Julia Schmidt | Aug 25, 2024 | German Academia
WissZeitVG: What International Researchers Need to Know About Germany’s Academic Employment Law Are you an international researcher in Germany or considering a research position here? If so, you need to understand the WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz)...
by Julia Schmidt | Aug 25, 2024 | International Researchers, German Academia, Mental Fitness for Researchers
Living and working in a new country is an exciting yet challenging experience. International Researchers who come to Germany to advance their careers often face the challenge of integrating socially and dealing with loneliness. While professional success is important,...
by Julia Schmidt | Aug 25, 2024 | International Researchers
From Outsider to Insider: Overcoming Setbacks and Self-Doubt as an International Researcher The German academic system offers a wealth of opportunities, but also many challenges for international academics. These often affect not only your professional level, but also...
