Ending a PhD era is often related to countless challenges, questions and felt errors on different levels. How to finish the dissertation, when to submit what and where, whom to ask for what, expectations from various sides, what to do to finish, how is the defense organized and what comes afterwards, … and a lot of question marks. This Finalizing Workshop Series is meant to guide and support you through this final phase.

Friday, Dec. 5, 2025:“Secrets of the Experienced” and the “Administrative … stuff”

·    10:15-11:45am: Professors and PostDocs tell about expectations, experiences, and pitfalls

·    2-4pm: Guideline through submission, deadlines, etc. – the formal what-where-when-how of finalizing your PhD