Every first Thursday of a month\, between 12:30 and 14:00\, t he Wellness Café\, organized by the COMPASS Mind association supported by avuba &\; skuba\, will welcome you in the cafeteria of the main librar y of the University of Basel (located on the top floor).
\nWhether y ou are just interested in mental health topics\, see yourself as neurodive rse\, feel overwhelmed and stressed by the pressure to perform\, are a bit lonely\, new to the University or just curious … absolutely everyone is welcome to join us for coffee &\; tea after lunch!
\nWe will mee t for a completely informal get-together. There is no guide\, no speaker n or a pre-determined topic – it’s just an opportunity to chat freely am ong peers in a nice space and enjoy coffee &\; cookies.
\nWe are a group of academic students and staff who aim to promote mental health an d raise awareness of neurodiversity among scholars. For more information p lease click here or contact Stephanie Gehl en at stephanie.gehlen [at] unibas.ch.
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260903T140000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news321@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260708T093915 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260921T093000 SUMMARY:avuba Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Program\\r\\n09:30 - 11:00 Writing11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break at Lernoullianum11:30 - 13:00 Writing13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (bring your own)14: 00 - 17:00 Writing \\r\\nPlease register here [https://forms.gle/DgBipjW Mrb4NkrT97] X-ALT-DESC:Program
\nPlease register here
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260921T170000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news331@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260731T153904 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T124500 SUMMARY:Update on Prioritized Measures for Implementation and Q&A: Reform o f Employment and Working Conditions DESCRIPTION:The University of Basel launched the Reform of Employment and W orking Conditions for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers in autumn 2024 to address long-standing challenges faced by academic mid-level staff. Th e reform covers key areas including employment conditions\, supervision an d mentoring\, career development\, protected research time\, teaching resp onsibilities\, family friendliness\, equality and inclusion\, personal int egrity and mental health\, and institutional monitoring.\\r\\nFollowing co nsultations with the stakeholders including faculties\, avuba and social p artners\, a broad consultation on the proposed measures took place during the autumn semester of 2025. As part of this process\, avuba submitted a d etailed response to the consultation paper (in German [https://avuba.unib as.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/avuba/Stellungnahmen_DE/DE_20260109_avuba_Stel lungnahme_zum_Vernehmlassungspapier___Auslegeordnung___1545_FINAL.pdf]\, i n Englisch [https://avuba.unibas.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/avuba/Stellungn ahmen_EN/EN_20260113_avubas_response_to_the_consultation_paper_Auslegeordn ung_final.pdf]) \\r\\nAll feedback from all stakeholders was subsequently consolidated into a catalogue of measures\, giving priority to proposals that received broad support\, offer clear added value\, and are feasible t o implement.\\r\\nIn the meantime\, the Rectorate has decided which measur es from the first phase of the reform will be implemented\, with implement ation beginning in autumn 2026.\\r\\nPatricia Zweifel\, project manager of the reform project\, will explain which proposed measures have been appro ved for implementation. She will also provide an outlook on the implementa tion process and the next steps of the reform as well.\\r\\nThe session wi ll conclude with a question-and-answer session.\\r\\nAll doctoral research ers\, postdoctoral researchers\, and other interested members of the unive rsity are warmly invited to attend.\\r\\nPlease register here whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom.\\r\\nParticipants joining online wil l receive the Zoom link shortly before the event. During the session\, onl ine participants are welcome to submit their questions via the Zoom chat. A member of the avuba team will relay these questions during the discussio n so they can be addressed together with the questions from the audience i n the hall.\\r\\n\\r\\nMore information about the project is available on the University of Basel’s intranet [https://intranet.unibas.ch/spaces/V PC/pages/297337918/Reform+of+employment+and+working+conditions+of+doctoral +and+postdoctoral+researchers?showLanguage=en_GB] for all university emplo yees. X-ALT-DESC:The University of Basel launched the Reform of Employment and Working Conditions for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers in autumn 20 24 to address long-standing challenges faced by academic mid-level staff. The reform covers key areas including employment conditions\, supervision and mentoring\, career development\, protected research time\, teaching re sponsibilities\, family friendliness\, equality and inclusion\, personal i ntegrity and mental health\, and institutional monitoring.
\nFollowi ng consultations with the stakeholders including faculties\, avuba and soc ial partners\, a broad consultation on the proposed measures took place du ring the autumn semester of 2025. As part of this process\, avuba submitte d a detailed response to the consultation paper (in \;German\, in \;Englisch) \;
\nAll feedback from all stakeholders was subsequently consolidated into a catalo gue of measures\, giving priority to proposals that received broad support \, offer clear added value\, and are feasible to implement.
\nIn the meantime\, the Rectorate has decided which measures from the first phase of the reform will be implemented\, with implementation beginning in autum n 2026.
\nPatricia Zweifel\, project manager of the reform project\, will explain which proposed measures have been approved for implementatio n. She will also provide an outlook on the implementation process and the next steps of the reform as well.
\nThe session will conclude with a question-and-answer session.
\nAll doctoral researchers\, postdocto ral researchers\, and other interested members of the university are warml y invited to attend.
\nPlease register here whethe r you plan to attend in person or via Zoom.
\nParticipants joining online will receive the Zoom link shortly before the event. During the session\, online participants are welcome to submit their questions v ia the Zoom chat. A member of the avuba team will relay these questions du ring the discussion so they can be addressed together with the questions f rom the audience in the hall.
\n\nMore information about the project is available on the University of Basel’s \;int ranet for all university employees.
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T133000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news309@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260730T074011 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T170000 SUMMARY:Apéro for New and Current PhD Candidates and Postdocs DESCRIPTION:🧭 Information Event (Online)🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 💻 Format: Online (Zoom)\\r\\nJoin us for the online Information Event f or new PhD candidates and postdocs\, hosted by the Graduate Center (GRACE) in collaboration with all central services of the University of Basel. Yo u’ll receive essential information to support your time in Basel—from Career Advancement to Transferable Skills and more.\\r\\n🔗 Zoom Link: t o follow asap\\r\\n\\r\\n🍷 Evening Apéritif – Meet & Mingle🕔 Time : 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: tbd\\r\\nIn the evening\, avuba (the A ssistants' Association of the University of Basel) warmly invites you to a n Apéritif reception\, where you can meet and network with fellow new and experienced PhD candidates and postdocs from across the University.\\r\\n To help us plan\, we kindly request that you register in advance.\\r\\n 👉 Registration: to follow asap\\r\\nWe look forward to welcoming you so on!\\r\\nYour GRACE Team\, avuba\, and all central services of the Univers ity of Basel X-ALT-DESC:🧭 Information Event (Online)
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
💻 Format: Online (Zoom)
Join us for the online Information Event for new PhD candidates and postdocs\, hosted by the Graduate Cent er (GRACE) in collaboration with all central services of the University of Basel. You’ll receive essential information to support your time in Bas el—from Career Advancement to Transferable Skil ls and more.
\n🔗 Zoom Link: to follow asap
\n\n🍷 Evening Apéritif – Meet &\; Mingle
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍
Location: tbd
In the evening\, avuba (the Assistants' Association of the University of Basel) warmly invites
you to an Apéritif reception\, where you can meet and n
etwork with fellow new and experienced PhD candidates and postdocs from ac
ross the University.
To help us plan\, we kindly request that you register in advance.
\n👉 Registration: to follow asap
\nWe look forward to welcoming you soon!
\n
Your GR
ACE Team\, avuba\, and all central services of the University of Basel
Preparing for the academic job market is a nerve-racking unde rtaking. Come join us for an hour-long presentation of strategies\, ideas\ , and insider knowledge on how to maximize your chances in the social scie nces. Bring your questions\, too! \;
\nProf. Dr Stefanie Bailer has been professor of political science at the University of Basel since November 1\, 2015. Prior that\, she worked as assistant professor of globa l governance at ETH Zurich (2009-2015) and senior assistant professor at t he University of Zurich. \;
\nDate: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026
\nTime: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
\nSandwiches are provided by avuba and available between 12.15pm and 12.30pm.
\nPlease register here \;
\n\n DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260929T133000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news315@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260703T082833 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261015T090000 SUMMARY:Fighting Imposter Syndrome in Academia (for advanced doctoral resea rchers) DESCRIPTION:“I’m just lucky”\, “I don’t belong here”\, “I’m a fraud and people will find out”. Have thoughts like these crossed you r mind before? If so\, you are definitely not alone. Imposter Syndrome des cribes a set of beliefs revolving around feelings of inadequacy\, not dese rving success\, and misleading others about our abilities. It limits confi dence and can actually lead to failure.\\r\\nIn this workshop\, participan ts will learn how Imposter Syndrome can look like and what’s behind it\, will assess their own level of Imposter Syndrome\, and will be guided thr ough exercises that help to combat it\, all while having room to exchange with other participants. The goal is to leave the workshop with a better u nderstanding of Imposter Syndrome and tools to deal with it when it comes up the next time.\\r\\nInstructor\\r\\nMaria Douneva [https://mariadouneva .com/] is Professor of Business Psychology based in Berlin (SRH University ). She completed her BSc and MSc in Work/Organizational Psychology in Germ any\, her PhD in Switzerland\, and spent several months as a visiting rese archer in Paris\, Princeton\, and at NYU. With her work experience as a te am lead\, consultant\, trainer\, and coach\, she aims to make a positive d ifference in people’s lives both inside and outside academia.\\r\\nRegis tration\\r\\nPlease register here [https://forms.gle/VunL87FvVauJE96o6]\\r \\nRegistered participants will receive the Zoom link once the registratio n deadline (October 12) has passed. \\r\\nPlease note that this workshop is for advanced doctoral researchers only. X-ALT-DESC:“I’m just lucky”\, “I don’t belong here”\, “I ’m a fraud and people will find out”. Have thoughts like these crossed your mind before? If so\, you are definitely not alone. Imposter Syndrome describes a set of beliefs revolving around feelings of inadequacy\, not deserving success\, and misleading others about our abilities. It limits c onfidence and can actually lead to failure.
\nIn this workshop\, par ticipants will learn how Imposter Syndrome can look like and what’s behi nd it\, will assess their own level of Imposter Syndrome\, and will be gui ded through exercises that help to combat it\, all while having room to ex change with other participants. The goal is to leave the workshop with a b etter understanding of Imposter Syndrome and tools to deal with it when it comes up the next time.
\nInstructor
\nMaria Douneva is Professor of Business Psychology based in Berlin (SRH University). She completed her BSc and MSc in Work/Organizational Psychology in Germany\, her PhD in Switzerland\, a nd spent several months as a visiting researcher in Paris\, Princeton\, an d at NYU. With her work experience as a team lead\, consultant\, trainer\, and coach\, she aims to make a positive difference in people’s lives bo th inside and outside academia.
\nRegistration
\ nPlease register here
\nRegistered participants will receive the Zoom link once the
Please note that this workshop is for advanced doctoral researc hers only.
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261022T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news323@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260708T094239 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261019T093000 SUMMARY:avuba Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Program\\r\\n09:30 - 11:00 Writing11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break at Lernoullianum11:30 - 13:00 Writing13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (bring your own)14: 00 - 17:00 Writing \\r\\nPlease register here [https://forms.gle/omzvF Wd8z9FQcHjr8] X-ALT-DESC:Program
\nPlease register here \;
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261019T170000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news313@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260703T090941 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261103T123000 SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meeting (online) for non-EU/EFTA citizens: Working in Swi tzerland after a PhD or postdoc DESCRIPTION:This lunchtime meeting aims to help you plan your next career s teps by providing detailed information about:\\r\\nThe legal status of PhD researchers and postdocsThe conditions to be met to obtain a work permitQ uestions concerning the right to unemployment benefits ("Vermittlungsfähi gkeit" or "aptitude au placement").\\r\\nPresenter\\r\\nFiorella Fernandez Deshogues is a legal advisor. She specializes in migration\, employment\, and social security law. She graduated from the University of Lausanne (M aster of Law) and has more than 10 years of professional experience. She i s the founder of Swiss Immigration [https://www-swiss--immigration-net.tra nslate.goog/?_x_tr_hist=true&_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto =sc] (2020).\\r\\nPlease register here\\r\\nRegistered participants will r eceive the Zoom link on November 2. X-ALT-DESC:This lunchtime meeting aims to help you plan your next career steps by providing detailed information about:
\nPresenter
\ nFiorella Fernandez Deshogues is a legal advisor. She specializes in mi gration\, employment\, and social security law. She graduated from the Uni versity of Lausanne (Master of Law) and has more than 10 years of professi onal experience. She is the founder of Swiss Immigration (2020).
\nPlease register here
\nRegistered participants will recei ve the Zoom link on November 2. \;
\n\n DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261103T133000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news325@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260708T095356 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261116T093000 SUMMARY:avuba Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Program\\r\\n09:30 - 11:00 Writing11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break at Lernoullianum11:30 - 13:00 Writing13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (bring your own)14: 00 - 17:00 Writing \\r\\nPlease register here [https://forms.gle/xEKBD71 jBB5kVkLh7] X-ALT-DESC:Program
\nPlease register here \;
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261116T170000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news317@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260703T083623 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261117T090000 SUMMARY:Fighting Imposter Syndrome in Academia (for postdoctoral researcher s) DESCRIPTION:“I’m just lucky”\, “I don’t belong here”\, “I’m a fraud and people will find out”. Have thoughts like these crossed you r mind before? If so\, you are definitely not alone. Imposter Syndrome des cribes a set of beliefs revolving around feelings of inadequacy\, not dese rving success\, and misleading others about our abilities. It limits confi dence and can actually lead to failure.\\r\\nIn this workshop\, participan ts will learn how Imposter Syndrome can look like and what’s behind it\, will assess their own level of Imposter Syndrome\, and will be guided thr ough exercises that help to combat it\, all while having room to exchange with other participants. The goal is to leave the workshop with a better u nderstanding of Imposter Syndrome and tools to deal with it when it comes up the next time.\\r\\nInstructor\\r\\nMaria Douneva [https://mariadouneva .com/] is Professor of Business Psychology based in Berlin (SRH University ). She completed her BSc and MSc in Work/Organizational Psychology in Germ any\, her PhD in Switzerland\, and spent several months as a visiting rese archer in Paris\, Princeton\, and at NYU. With her work experience as a te am lead\, consultant\, trainer\, and coach\, she aims to make a positive d ifference in people’s lives both inside and outside academia.\\r\\nRegis tration\\r\\nPlease register here [https://forms.gle/2V33rgyVfbthvjvJ7]\\r \\nRegistered participants will receive the Zoom link once the registratio n deadline (November 12) has passed. \\r\\nPlease note that this workshop is for postdoctoral researchers only. X-ALT-DESC:“I’m just lucky”\, “I don’t belong here”\, “I ’m a fraud and people will find out”. Have thoughts like these crossed your mind before? If so\, you are definitely not alone. Imposter Syndrome describes a set of beliefs revolving around feelings of inadequacy\, not deserving success\, and misleading others about our abilities. It limits c onfidence and can actually lead to failure.
\nIn this workshop\, par ticipants will learn how Imposter Syndrome can look like and what’s behi nd it\, will assess their own level of Imposter Syndrome\, and will be gui ded through exercises that help to combat it\, all while having room to ex change with other participants. The goal is to leave the workshop with a b etter understanding of Imposter Syndrome and tools to deal with it when it comes up the next time.
\nInstructor
\nMaria Douneva is Professor of Business Psychology based in Berlin (SRH University). She completed her BSc and MSc in Work/Organizational Psychology in Germany\, her PhD in Switzerland\, a nd spent several months as a visiting researcher in Paris\, Princeton\, an d at NYU. With her work experience as a team lead\, consultant\, trainer\, and coach\, she aims to make a positive difference in people’s lives bo th inside and outside academia.
\nRegistration
\ nPlease register here
\nRegistered participants will receive the Zoom link once the
Please note that this workshop is for postdoctoral researchers only.
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261124T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news289@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260610T181717 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261123T181500 SUMMARY:avuba General Meeting 2026 followed by pizza DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\\r\\nDetails coming soon… X-ALT-DESC:Save the date!
\nDetails coming soon…
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261123T200000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:news327@avuba.unibas.ch DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260708T095609 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261214T093000 SUMMARY:avuba Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Program\\r\\n09:30 - 11:00 Writing11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break at Lernoullianum11:30 - 13:00 Writing13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (bring your own)14: 00 - 17:00 Writing \\r\\nPlease register here [https://forms.gle/RtwH5Lw jgWGr4abQA] X-ALT-DESC:Program
\nPlease register here
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261214T170000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR