Women@DDc Network

The Women@DDc Network was established in 2022 as a joint initiative of Unit 9.3 (Diversity Management) at TU Dresden, the Barkhausen Institute, and the DDc office. The network’s goal is to strengthen connections among female researchers at all career stages and female research managers within the DRESDEN-concept research network and to increase their visibility.

Testimonials from the Women@DDc Network
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Supporting women in science and academia

"Congratulations on reaching 1,000 followers and celebrating 3 years of Women@DDc Network! As Fraunhofer FEP, we truly admire the outstanding work your network is doing. Supporting women in science and academia remains crucial, and you are making an invaluable contribution to this important cause."

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Meet, exchange and network

"What a great effort - many thanks to Katrin Saure, Dr. Patricia Grünberg and Johanna Wolter for giving us the opportunity to meet, exchange and network. Looking very much forward to upcoming events."

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Encouragement for my professional growth

"So far, I have participated in several Women@DDc workshops, and each one has been truly meaningful and helpful for my career. I feel that these workshops have given me practical advice, confidence, and encouragement for my professional growth."

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Giving inspiration to the new generation

"Thank you for organizing and giving inspiration to the new generation of young female researchers!"

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Source of social support

"Women@DDC is the only source of social support for me in terms of networking and feeling in place. Being a master's student, it was motivating for me to see ambitious women in PhDs and postdocs and inspired me to move forward in the same direction."

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Inspiring talks and a lot of motivation

"what an inspiring 💖 talks with all these female mentors; they opened up their personal journies and gave us a lot of motivation. My favorite takeaway message: "You should know the rules of the game before playing, even if you wouldn't follow them". I guess, now I know what path I would follow. 😍"

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Career ways of great women in the science landscape

"Thank you very much for the great event. It was very inspiring to exchange ideas about the career ways of great women in the science landscape and to network further. I am looking forward to the next event."

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Bringing together such inspiring women

"Thank you for bringing together such inspiring women and for creating a network in which we can learn from one another. We are happy to be part of Women@DDc Network and look forward to more exchange next year - in the morning and any time of the day."

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Amazing!

"Amazing! I so much appreciate the opportunities that you organize for Women@DDc Network! Many thanks! I look forward to the next events :)"

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Grateful for the work

"Thank you, Women@DDc Network organizers. I am grateful for the work you do!"

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Positioning in arenas of power

"The workshop turned some of my ways of thinking upside down. At last! I am impressed by the effect that even small changes in behavior and communication patterns can have. A clear recommendation for all women who want to be seen and heard."

Women@DDc offers a platform for discussing professional trajectories, career paths, and challenges in academia. In addition to workshops and panel discussions on topics such as visibility, career development, and strategic networking, Women@DDc facilitates direct contact with female experts from various academic fields.

The network now has over 500 members. Female researchers* and research managers* interested in the network can access the latest information on events and activities via the LinkedIn platform.

🙋 LinkedIn group Women@DDc Network

💁 Women@DDc Events Page (LinkedIn)

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*We currently see a particularly strong need for networking among women. We’ll see how this develops in the future. From a diversity perspective, we address all individuals who identify as women.

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Women@DDc Events 2026

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Highlights 2025

February 11, 2025: Workshop: My visibility as a scientific expert on LinkedIn & ResearchGate
March 26, 2025: Second breakfast for female professors
March 27, 2025: Workshop: What comes after PhD in Science?
May 6, 2025: Webinar: How to apply for an ERC Starting Grant
June 4-5, 2025: Positioning in power arenas: Understanding the rules - acting quick-witted
June 12, 2025: Workshop: AI Gender Gap: Overcoming barriers. Building AI competence.
June 25, 2025: Third professors' breakfast of the Women@DDc network
September 4: Women@DDc Webinar: How to apply for an ERC Consolidator Grant
September 24, 2025: Fourth Professors' Breakfast of the Women@DDc Network
September 25, 2025: Workshop: Conflict Navigation Skills
October 24, 2025: Workshop: Professorial Appointments: Know the rules of the game (early on)
October 28-29, 2025: Online Workshop: How to convince in online meetings, conferences and (grant) interviews
November 7, 2025: Workshop: Prompt. Paper. Publish. Using AI in the writing process
November 13, 2025: Online workshop: My visibility as an expert on LinkedIn & ResearchGate

Highlights 2024

February 11, 2024: Mother-daughter workshop in the RoboLab of the CeTI
February 5/12, 2024: Workshop: "WikiWomen in science: creating visibility, sharing stories"
March 8, 2024: Film screening on the occasion of International Women's Day: "Hidden Figures - Unrecognized Heroines"
April 8, 2024: Meeting Dresden's female rectors: "Dresden's female Rectors in conversation"
May 29, 2024: Women@DDc talk with ERC award winners
June 17, 2024: Film evening & networking
June 27, 2024: Resilient stress management workshop
August 28, 2024: Women@DDc Network Summer Party
August 29, 2024: Women@DDc talk with ERC funding award winners
October 24, 2024: Workshop Successful and professional writing of research proposals
October 29, 2024: Afterwork Talk: Limitations of Technology in Medicine
October 29, 2024: Work Life Founding: Impulse Talks & Networking - Business Baby!
November 5, 2024: Workshop Project Planning
November 13, 2024: Workshop Resilience & Resonance Training for Self-Leadership
November 26, 2024: First Women Professors’ Breakfast launched by Women@DDc Network
December 6, 2024: Online Talk about Power Abuse in Academia

Highlights 2023
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