Orientation 2025

Snapshots from 2025

Throughout the events planned from October 6th to 8th, the newest cohort was introduced to the network and research at LMU Munich and its collaborating institutions, forming MCN-LMU, as well as to GSN regulations and resources within the graduate school and the Munich universities. Several activities, such as Speed Networking, Mentoring Kick-off, and a campus tour rounded up the program and helped the newcomers get to know each other.

Collaborative Presentations - a concept meant to bring the latest and current students together during Orientation Week - stood at the heart of the event. Teams were formed around similar research topics, aligned with the GSN research areas. The 20 min. presentations were given as "tandem talks” where a more experienced PhD student and a few new students teamed up to present the project of the current student. The collaborative talks contained a 10-minute introduction by the new students’ team and a 10-minute flash-talk by the more experienced student presenting the research results.

The students from the integrated MSc Neurosciences and FT preparatory year took part in the MSc & FT Spotlight break-out session, where they introduced themselves and their previous work.

We wish everyone a warm welcome and a good start in the semester!