Annual Retreat 2025
The VDSEE is so excited to invite you to this year's retreat in Annaberg near Mariazell. It's a great chance to connect with others, find out about the exciting research projects happening in the DocSchool, and of course, soak in the beautiful views.
When
- Start: Thursday, 25 September 2025
- End: Friday, 26 September 2025
Where
Who
- All interested VDSEE PhD & PI members (= signed Code of Good Practice for Doctoral Schools), and Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)
ECTS
- 2 ECTS for participation in retreat
Costs
- Free of charge! Costs of bus transfers, overnight stay in Annaberg, all meals and group activities are covered by VDSEE
Cancellation Policy
Please be aware that participation in the retreat can be cancelled up until 11 August.
After this date, cancellation is no longer possible, with the exception of illness. Should you need to withdraw after 11 August for any reason other than ill health, your department will be invoiced for the room costs.
The VDSEE covers
- One night in JUFA Hotel Annaberg bei Mariazell
- Transfer Vienna - Annaberg; Please note that only bus transfer is covered by the VDSEE, train tickets, etc. need to be paid by the participant
- All meals
- Workshop and Social Program
Retreat days are not subtracted from your annual vacation days!
Please note that the retreat is limited to 80 participants, spots are given on a first come, first served basis.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that there will be childcare for kids of all ages, we will discuss this with those who are planning to bring children.
Programm
Please note that the program can still be subject to changes.
Thursday 25 September 2025
08:00 Departure from UBB Vienna with organized bus transfer
10:00 - 10:15 Arrival in Annaberg
Snacks and Coffee
10:30 - 11:15 Welcome by Organizers & Talk by new SAB-member Alexandra Müllner-Riehl
11:30 - 12:00 News from the VDSEE
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:30 - 13:50 Ice-breaker
14:00 - 18:00 1st half of the workshop: Student-Supervisor Relationship hosted by Scienza-Berlin
incl. Snacks and Coffee Break
18:00 Dinner
21:00 Social Time (e.g. Pub Quiz)
Friday 26 September 2025
07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 2nd half of the workshop: Student-Supervisor Relationship hosted by Scienza-Berlin
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
12:50 Zipline Group: Meeting time to walk together to Talstation
13:30 Zipline and alternative activity (please note that planning is still in progress!)
15:30 Returning to Vienna by organized bus transfer