Announcements & Activities
DRC Elections 2024 - Apply Now!
Dear GSLS PhD and MD candidates,
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for your DRC membership is tomorrow, Friday 13.12.2024. If you haven't already, don't miss your chance and apply now!
Why should you apply to become a DRC member?
- Become part of a team that represents and voices the needs and interests of all doctoral candidates
- Bring your personal skills and support the team by taking over specific tasks (e.g., social media, website, representation in graduation committee meetings).
- Meet new people and build your network by connecting with other MD/PhD candidates
- Learn more about academic structures and see how graduate institutions like the GSLS work
- Be creative and have fun by organizing and planning social events (e.g., Christmas party, pub-crawl, trivia night, etc.)
How to apply for a DRC membership:
Send a short introductory text about yourself (no more than 100 words) to drc@gsls.uni-wuerzburg.de until Friday, 13.12.2024, in which you describe your background, which department you work at and what made you want to apply to/what you want to achieve in the DRC. We highly recommend attaching a picture to your application.:)
Election process:
All nominations will be presented on our DRC website for the week of 16.-22.12.2024, where every PhD and MD candidate can vote using the open campus online platform. Further instructions on how to vote will be given in a separate email at the beginning of the election week.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, feel free to reach out. We are here to help!
Seasonal Get-Together 2024!
4th December 2024: The DRC organized a seasonal get-together, where fellow PhD and MD candidates enjoyed mulled wine and other festive treats from Germany and around the world! The event was complemented by activities like a festive-themed trivia quiz and a "White Elephant" gift exchange!
Game night 2022!
10th November 2022: The DRC organized a game night where fellow GSLS students joined us for an exciting evening playing darts, billiards and table football!
Frühjahrsvolksfest 2022!
5th April 2022: The DRC organized a visit to the 'Frühjahrsvolksfest' - the annual Würzburg Spring folk festival hosting a variety of rides, games and food stands. The students of the GSLS and the DRC team had a great evening at the 'Marquee' with their festival beer!
