“I’m struggling to make progress with my doctorate.” – “My supervisor is hardly ever available.”

Questions and challenges like these can arise during the doctoral journey – whether you are doing a doctorate yourself or supporting someone else through theirs.

In this facilitated peer discussion, you have the opportunity to bring your own concerns or challenging situations related to doctoral research or supervision to the group. In a small, interdisciplinary group, we will look at these situations together in a structured way, explore new perspectives, and develop concrete ideas for how to move forward.

The format provides a safe and confidential space and thrives on active participation – either by presenting a situation of your own or by supporting others with constructive feedback.

Duration: 3 hours

Format: Small group with a maximum of 8 participants

Dates: Sessions are offered regularly throughout the semester; registration via cloud.aktivkonzepte.de/uniulm/index.html; if you encounter any problems, please contact us at protrainu(at)uni-ulm.de. 

3 December 2026, 9 am–12 noon, ProTrainU consultation room in N25, 2401
15 April 2027, 2.00–5.00 pm, ProTrainU consultation room in N25, 2401
19 October 2027, 9.00 am–12.00 pm, ProTrainU consultation room in N25, 2401

Individual consultations are also available. To arrange an appointment, please contact cornelia.estner@uni-ulm.de or protrainu(at)uni-ulm.de directly.