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PhD interConnect

"PhD interConnect" is the International Office's support and qualification program for international PhD students.

The program includes a series of events such as workshops, seminars, excursions, discussion evenings and other formats.

Under guidance of the International Office, a group of four international doctoral students plans, promotes and organizes this series of events on topics of relevance to both international and local doctoral students.

This gives Ph.D. students the opportunity for further academic and non-academic qualification. In addition, interdisciplinary networks are formed and doctoral students are given the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing internationalization of the UOS.

 

Applications now open!

The latest call for applications (PDF, 119 kB) is open until 30 March 2024. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Call for applications

Within the framework of the PhD interConnect project for international PhD students, Osnabrück University’s International Office invites international doctoral candidates who are not employed by the university to apply for one of two fee contracts (a so-called “Honorarvertrag”). Each contract amounts to 500€ and covers the period from April 2024 until the end of September 2024.

The project

"PhD interConnect" involves a series of events that may include workshops, seminars, excursions, discussion evenings and other formats. Closely accompanied by the International Office, a group of two international doctoral candidates plan, advertise and execute these events. You are thus given an opportunity to build up your resume for academic and non-academic purposes, to create networks across disciplinary and national borders, and to contribute to the progressive internationalisation of UOS.

Your tasks

  • Plan and execute the fifth "PhD interConnect" project cycle in cooperation with the other selected PhD student under the supervision of the International Office
  • Select topics, event formats and overall themes
  • Conceptualise, plan and implement project activities in cooperation with the other team member
  • Assume sole responsibility for at least one event (e.g. workshops, seminars, excursions, discussion evenings, etc.)
  • Networking with other doctoral students at the University of Osnabrück
  • Short evaluation after completion of the series of events

Eligibility and selection criteria

  • UOS ’international' doctoral students from all disciplines without active employment at Osnabrück University between October and December 2023 are welcome to apply
  • Determined and committed pursuit of the doctorate
  • Special interest in international networking and exchange

Application documents

  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (preferably including 1-2 short descriptions of ideas for project activities)

Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments.

If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status.

Application deadline

Please submit your complete application to the International Office until 30 March 2024 (exclusively as a single PDF document to phd@uos.de).

 

Winter Semester 2023/24 event(s)

Lunchtime Workshop: Time management for PhD students - How to be goal-oriented and more productive
Date:
 Thursday, 18 January 2024, 1 pm
Place: https://webconf.uni-osnabrueck.de/b/ann-ey9-vvd-dwg
Organiser: Abeer Alhems

 

Time management can reduce your stress level and increase your productivity. It can help you to set your goals and make a schedule to achieve them. Most importantly, it teaches you how to say "no" to distractions and to be tough with your time. Join us for this online workshop and learn more about different types of time management strategies and how to apply them effectively. There will also be time to discuss your own experiences with time management techniques.

Spread the word and join us! No registration required.

 

Lunchtime Talk: Benefits and challenges of learning German as a bilingual learner
Date: Monday,
12 February 2024, 11 am
Place: https://webconf.uni-osnabrueck.de/b/ann-ey9-vvd-dwg
Organiser: Mohammad Haroon Kohi

The global prevalence of English facilitates access to abundant learning resources, from online courses to literature, easing the language learning journey for enthusiasts. However, learners must remain mindful of potential challenges to maximise the benefits of their bilingual journey and fully appreciate the unique charm of the German language. In a study, the organiser of the event, PhD candidate Mohammad Haroon Kohi, has tried to find out if this assumption is correct with German language learning among Persian speaking immigrants. In this talk, Haroon will present his findings and discuss challenges, benefits and personal German learning experiences with the audience.
No registration required.

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The team behind the winter term project 2023/24

Abeer Alhems

Abeer Alhems

My name is Abeer Alhems, I’m from Egypt and I have been an academic staff since 2016. Currently, I am a PhD Student in School of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences - Textile design department, Osnabrück University, my research project is mainly focusing on similarities and differences of textiles educational system in Egyptian and German universities. While the two countries run their different educational policies, the main purpose of the study is to identify textile strategies of education regarding university curriculum, school preparation and teacher training in both countries from a comparative perspective; in order to address current issues and reach a deeper understanding of the ways to overcome. I‘m looking forward to spending a nice and creative time with PhD interConnect sharing my experience and meeting new students and colleagues.

Portrait Muhammad Haroon Kohi

Muhammad Haroon Kohi

My name is Muhammad Haroon Kohi and I am a DAAD-sponsored PhD scholar at the English Language and Linguistics Department at Osnabruck University. I have a BA in English language from Kabul University and a masters in TESOL from a joint project of Indiana University and Kabul Education University. I have worked in the field of English language teaching for almost 15 years. Teaching English as a foreign language and language discourse analysis constitute my research interest. In my current study, I am working on the feasibility and pragmatic implementation drawbacks of the Outcome-Based Education in the field of language teaching at Afghan public universities.

As a member of the PhD InterConnect team, I am looking forward to meeting new students and research scholars and to exchange ideas on strategies of learning German language.

The team behind the summer term project 2023

Fadi Hasan

My name is Fadi Hasan and I am a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Osnabrück. My research explores the interplay between structure and agency in shaping the experiences of Syrian families living in Germany. I examine how factors such as gender roles, marital stability and family relationships are affected by migration and how families, especially couples, cope with these challenges in transnational contexts. In 2021, I completed my Master's degree in International Migration and Intercultural Relations with distinction and was awarded the DAAD Prize, which is given to international students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance during their studies in Germany.

As a member of the PhD interConnect team, I would like to contribute through activities aimed at enhancing PhD students' abilities to design and present their academic profiles.

Oluwatobi Adeosun

I am Oluwatobi Adeosun. I have a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Nigeria and am currently in my second year of a Ph.D. programme in Molecular Cell Biology at the University of Osnabrück. My undergraduate and postgraduate journey has been filled with a lot of extra-curricular activities that involved organising and planning social and religious events. In all of these successful events, I have had the opportunity to either coordinate, work with a team, or work as a team member. I can say that I have a knack for communicating and managing both individual and corporate projects. I am excited about the opportunity to be part of the PhD interConnect team because the core mission of promoting, developing and organising events on relevant topics that could foster networking between local and international students and beyond is an experience that every PhD student should have. I would like to contribute to the team by promoting events that encourage socialising, idea sharing, professional networking, learning and fostering a supportive environment for students.

Maryam Hosseini

I'm Maryam Hosseini. I was born and raised in Iran, Shiraz. I studied translation and linguistics in Tehran. I am a PhD candidate in English studies and linguistics, focusing on cognitive metaphor and emotion. As a member of PhD interconnect group, I will be glad to provide you with an informative workshop on „intercultural communication“, inviting a guest lecturer from the UK!

Your contact person for questions or feedback

Esteban Duran-Delgado

esteban.duran-delgado@uni-osnabrueck.de

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