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Professional

Professional wellbeing comes from doing meaningful work and having chances to grow. It is about knowing that your effort matters and feeling proud of the progress you make. Opportunities for learning, recognition, and career development help build confidence and long-term satisfaction. When work feels rewarding, it adds real value to overall wellbeing. Feeling supported in your career gives motivation for the future. Professional growth creates purpose and inspiration that go beyond the workplace. It can be supported for example with job-crafting.

Psychological

Psychological wellbeing is about feeling balanced, respected, and supported. It means having the space to be yourself, stay focused, and keep a positive outlook even during stressful times. Good mental wellbeing allows people to learn, create, and grow. When there is openness and trust, stress levels go down and satisfaction goes up, leading to more meaningful engagement in everyday life. Looking after the mind is just as important as looking after the body. A calm and positive mindset gives strength to deal with change and uncertainty.

Physical

Physical Well-being

Why physical activity matters?

Engaging in regular physical activity supports more than just physical health: it is a key contributor to overall well-being, resilience and effectiveness in a work environment. Movement helps maintain cardiovascular health, muscle and bone strength, joint mobility, boosts immune function, fosters better sleep and can improve mood and cognitive performance.

Social

Social wellbeing is about feeling connected and being part of a community. It means having trust, friendship, and people around who give support and motivation. Good relationships help us stay strong and make everyday life more enjoyable. Spending time with others, sharing successes, and being recognised creates a sense of belonging. When people feel included and valued, they grow both at work and in their personal lives. Social wellbeing reminds us that we are never alone with our challenges.

Summary of PhD Open 2025

PHD
On October 10, the Main Auditorium of Gdańsk University of Technology hosted the third edition of PhD Open – an event that combines the ceremonial inauguration of the academic year for doctoral schools with a discussion on the future of science and the development of research careers. The meeting was addressed to doctoral candidates and students planning to continue their education in the university’s doctoral schools.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Gdańsk Tech authorities: Rector Professor Krzysztof Wilde, Vice-Rectors, Professor Robert Jankowski, Director of the Doctoral School, Professor Ewa Klugmann-Radziemska, Director of the Implementation Doctoral School, as well as Aleksandra Ławniczak, Chair of

Recap of ENHANCE WP2 meeting in Aachen

RWTH
The recent WP2 meeting at RWTH Aachen focused on enhancing professional development opportunities for university employees across the ENHANCE Alliance, with particular attention to those with fewer opportunities and diverse functional backgrounds. The agenda highlighted existing upskilling and reskilling offers, including administrative staff, maintenance workers, international staff, and employees with long-term conditions or neurodiversity, alongside initiatives for young researchers.

Error while submitting scholarship application - what to do?

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If after generating your scholarship application and clicking "Send," an error occurs that prevents you from submitting it, it's most often due to problems with your draft application.
How to resolve the issue?

1. Delete the existing draft version of application.
2. Complete the form again, adding all required data and attachments anew.
3. Try submitting the application again.

The error usually occurs when you previously saved the application as a draft and then made changes to the added files.

If the application still fails to submit, please report the issue to the Helpdesk.

Call for Applications: Science Speed Dating - registration is open until 17 October

SSD
The Fahrenheit Universities invite you to a networking event in the form of Science Speed Dating, which will take place on October 28 in Sopot, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
The format is based on a series of three-minute conversations between participants, aimed at establishing new connections and exchanging experiences.
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