Networking- and Support Group for Women* PhD students and Postdocs at BIH

This group is meant to be a moderated peer support and networking group for women* scientists. Often women* scientists experience certain situations in which they do not feel comfortable. It might range from not being taken seriously to sexists remarks or unwanted behavior.

In this group up to 15 scientists can meet regularly online with a moderator to talk about their experiences and give peer advice for their personal situations, that may reach beyond career topics. You are invited to support each other, network and learn how to deal with difficult situations.

Target group:
All women* PhD students and Postdocs working at BIH may join. The aim is to create a group that will stay together for one year, but we will have a few spots available for people who would like to join throughout the year. Participation is free of charge.

How to participate:
If you would like to participate, please send an e-mail to equal.opportunity@bih-charite.de and briefly explain your motivation and your affiliation with the BIH. The e-mails will be treated confidentially and will only be used for the preparation of the group.

Language: English

Meetings (Online):

30.3.2022 | 2-4 pm
27.4.2022 | 2-4 pm
11.5.2022 | 2-4 pm
1.6.2022 | 2-4 pm

Meeting during the summer break may be organized as in person meeting

October (tba)
November (tba)

About the trainer:
Julia Lemmle - Rhetorics & Empowerment – is a communication & empowerment trainer, coach & performer. M.A. Literature & History, systemic coach (DCV-certified formation), university lecturer for 10 years, works free-lancing for universities, mentoring programs, foundations, companies & private persons. In my life and profession I combine feminism, politics and performance - I love to empower other women* on their way as transformation will only happen together.

Women*

We chose the word women* in order to encompass women, as well as trans*, inter*, non-binary and queer folk, who choose to identify with womankind. There is a live debate in society right now regarding whether inclusion within the category of ‘woman’ is a matter of biological sex, or gender. To put it simplistically, if being a woman relates to sex, this limits the opportunities for those who were not born female to self-identify as a woman. If being a woman is a matter of gender identity, this widens the opportunity for individuals to self-define as a woman, regardless of their appearance, the sex in which they were born, or other characteristics.