Our #PhDnetGM2024 has come to an end with the election of our new Steering Group! 🎉 Thanks for everyone being so involved in the discussions, standing for elections & contributing to our PhDnet spirit! 🚀 .Meet the new team below👇 #maxplanckphdnet

🌊 30 Aug is International Whale Shark Day! The largest fish on Earth grows up to 14 m & 20 tons 🐋. Yet they are an endangered species ⚠️ as they face threats such as bycatch, ship strikes, habitat loss & pollution, with population declines of 40–92% across different regions.

🌊 27 Aug: #WorldLakeDay celebrates lakes as freshwater lifelines, biodiversity hotspots & cultural treasures. Yet many face pollution, shrinking water levels & climate impacts. We must restore, protect & manage lakes sustainably. 🌱🗺️

🌍✨ Young people power change — yet too often lack a seat at the table. On #InternationalYouthDay, we support youth leadership in 🌱 climate action, 🎓 education & 💼 decent work, and call for safe, meaningful participation.

There are ~476 million Indigenous Peoples across 90 countries, speaking most of the world’s 7,000 languages 🌐. They sustain cultures and languages — yet continue to face land dispossession, marginalization & rights violations. 🔗 Learn more here:

Registration is open for the Open Science Ambassadors Meeting 2025! . 🗓 15-16 September 2025.📍Harnack House, Berlin.👥 For all Max Planck Society affiliates. Dive into workshops on Open Peer Review, Citizen Science & more — and share your ideas! 💡. 🔗

As you may have seen, DER SPIEGEL and DW investigated power abuse by Max Planck directors towards junior scientists and published articles alongside a documentary. The #PhDnet Steering Group released a statement addressing the case. You can read it here:.

🚀 Max Planck scientists interested in turning their research into a #startup can apply until July 7th, 2025 for the MAX!mize Batch #5 incubation program. They’ll also be hosting several webinars to introduce this opportunity. Learn more:

RT @MPI_ae: Congratulations to our scientist Nikita Kudakov! His project Great Gig Group is part of #MAX!mize, the @maxplanckpress startup….

If you're interested, send us an email! 📧 social.media@phdnet.mpg.de

The #PhDnet Social Media group is looking for a new coordinator! 🌟.After a brief winter break, we're eager to become active again and are in search of a new workgroup leader. The role can also be shared. 🤝.

What annoys you the most in scientific papers? 🤔#IMPRSQuiz #FridayQuiz #phdlife #phdvoice #AcademicChatter.

RT @MPDL: Welcome to MPG City, the virtual metropolis showcasing the groundbreaking research and innovative projects of the Max Planck Soci….

#FridayQuiz: What’s your reaction to finding a typo in your submitted paper?📝 .#IMPRSQuiz #phdlife #phdvoice #AcademicChatter.

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Academia in 2025

RT @MPPhdnetPodcast: In this episode,@juliane_vanSch talks to @GagnonPauline, a particle physicist whose mission is to share the story of M….

🎓💬What's your favorite way to explain your research to non-academics? #IMPRSQuiz #FridayQuiz #phdlife #phdvoice.

🎓 Calling all Max Planck doctoral researchers! 🎓.The PhDnet Survey 2024 is here! 📊 Make your voice heard and drive positive change for all PhD students in the MPS. 📧 Check your inbox for your personalized link to participate until Nov 27, 2024. #PhDnet #MaxPlanckSociety.

#OpenScienceMeeting2024 has come to an end! It was a great experience learning about tools and resources to foster transparency and collaboration in research. Big thanks to the organizers and everyone involved! @MPDL 🌍📚🔓 #OpenScience

✨ Day 1 of the Open Science Ambassadors Meeting has come to an end! We kicked off with inspiring talks and engaging workshops, sparking insightful discussions on advancing #OpenScience. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow! 🌍💡 @MPDL #OpenScienceMeeting2024

🔍 Tomorrow’s the day! The Open Science Ambassadors General Meeting kicks off in Berlin! 📍 We’re excited to gather with colleagues to discuss and drive forward #OpenScience initiatives. Check out the program here: 🌍💡 #OpenScienceMeeting2024.