🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC1 – Simon Schröder ✨
July 1, 2025 Can’t believe it has been two years since starting my #PhD at the University of Groningen. For me, this now marks the halfway point of my studies, which is exciting and frightening at the same time. The recent year of this journey has been quite eventful. I was able to attend workshops […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC7 – Lilla Gal ✨
June 2, 2025 I’ve just completed the second year of my #PhD at the University of Graz, and it’s been a productive and diverse phase of work and growth. Here are a few key highlights from the past year: 🔹 Completed my academic #secondment at the University of Göttingen, gaining valuable experience in enzyme #crystallization and […]
🎉 PhDversary! (and welcome back!) Annual update – DC10 – Flora Bindreiter
February 7, 2025 It has been one and a half years since I first came to the city of JĂĽlich, where the calm and traditional community of residents meets the vibrant and international community of students and scientists. Coming from a different field, in my first weeks at Forschungszentrum I watched other doctoral candidates to […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC3 – Corina Ĺ ljubura
November 4, 2024 It’s been a year since I moved to the beautiful city of Barcelona, known for its stunning architecture, rich culture, and lively atmosphere. From the iconic works of GaudĂ to the vibrant local traditions, Barcelona never fails to captivate. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of joining the #EuropeanUnion #BiodeCCodiNNg doctoral network, […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC9 – Lan Julij Zadravec
October 21, 2024 It has been a year since I stepped off the international train at the Zagreb train station and my #PhD journey began. Since then, I have gotten properly settled in the vibrant city of Zagreb and began working with my wonderful colleagues at the department of reaction engineering and catalysis of Zagreb […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC5 – Nikita Pal
October 4, 2024 It’s almost a year since I made the big move from India to #Austria to start my PhD at the University of Graz! It’s been an exciting and engaging journey filled with lab work and research and a chance to travel and meet fellow researchers. Graz quickly felt like home with its […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC6 – Suresh Rohan
September 16, 2024 “Time moves in one direction, memory in another.” – William Gibson I believe that the above quote clearly captures the essence of how fast the first year of my doctoral studies flew by along with the creation of countless memories. From moving into an empty house in a small town in the […]
Year 1?? Tick ✅🎉 Annual update – DC8 – Lindelo Mguni
August 21, 2024 A year ago, I packed my bags and made my way to Bochum, Germany, to kickstart my PhD journey at Ruhr University Bochum. I have managed to settle in and create a home in the clean and green city of Bochum with the help of new friends that I made and amazing […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC1 – Simon Schröder
August 14, 2024 About one year ago, I started my PhD journey here in Groningen, The Netherlands. In that time, a lot of things have happened. I got settled in a new country and got to know and befriend many new #colleagues here and abroad (see picture proof). Research-wise, I was able to establish the […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC2 – Carina Kipp
July 25, 2024 A year has already flown by since I moved to the Netherlands to join the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Biology (CPB) team at the University of Groningen. Working on enzyme engineering and developing screening methods has been a fantastic opportunity to learn from my colleagues and expand my knowledge in the field. I […]