Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) Austria 2026
Sept 21-25, 2026
Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) Austria is a national collaborative initiative that unites researchers, research institutions, postdoc office coordinators, and research managers to celebrate and recognise the outstanding contributions of postdoctoral researchers across Austria.
Throughout the week, participating partners offer a rich program of workshops, public events, and a coordinated social media campaign, all aimed at highlighting the essential role of postdocs in driving research and innovation.
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mdw Postdoc Get-together
21 September 2026, 5 p.m., mdw Banquett Hall
This informal get-together invites all postdocs at mdw and beyond to come together and exchange experiences and ideas from postdoc everyday life, to share struggles and motivation across disciplines and institutes.
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
mdw Webinar with Coach Melanie Sindelar
23 September 2026, 1 p.m. on Zoom
Giving and Receiving Peer Feedback with Clarity and Confidence (EN)
Peer review and feedback shape every stage of academic life, but most scholars are never really taught how to handle them well. In this 90-minute workshop, we look at several aspects of the review process: how to receive criticism without being completely derailed by it, how to respond to peer reviews strategically, and how to give feedback that is specific, useful, and constructive. Participants will explore different perspectives on the purpose of peer review, learn strategies for “unhooking” from criticism, and work with a practical template for turning reviewer comments into a clear revision plan. We will also discuss how to offer productive feedback to peers and colleagues, and how to set boundaries when feedback becomes vague, overly harsh, or difficult to navigate, also in the context of departmental politics. Participants leave with a clearer process, reusable templates, and more confidence in approaching academic critique as a normal part of scholarly life rather than a personal verdict.
Melanie Sindelar is an art anthropologist, translator, and editor, as well as an academic career coach and university teacher.
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