FRASCAL Retreat 2025
FRASCAL Retreat
8th OF MAY
Our bus trip towards Waischenfeld started in beautiful weather and with almost punctual but highly motivated travelers.
GET TOGETHER & FRASCALIZE
After arriving and letting the coffee machine run hot for the first time, the 2nd cohort took the floor and reported on their respective FRASCAL journey. It was really nice to see that many also benefited from the FRASCAL community on a personal level. Advice to the next cohort was also very much appreciated!
Afterwards, the FRASCALis of the 2nd cohort presented their demonstrators and ideas for the previous „Long Night of Science“ in order to inspire the FRASCAL newcomers for their science communication.
WORKSHOP: MASTER YOUR INTERNATIONAL TEAMWORK
In a very interactive workshop, Dr. Iris Wangermann introduced all FRASCALis – whether PA, PhD or coordination – to the world of international communication. With amusing games and lots of teamwork, it was a wonderful way to get a feel for different cultures and how to deal with unfamiliar rules and values.
After the barbecue, not everyone went to bed early in order to be in high spirits for the next day of the retreat. According to some rumors, music was played until the early hours of the morning.
9th OF MAY
POSTERSLAM
Now it was the 3rd cohort’s turn: starting with a small pitch, everyone presented their scientific project as part of their Pascal PhD journey. Afterwards, there was enough time for an intensive discussion at the posters. Everyone who had to answer the tricky questions of the scavenger hunt was also encouraged to do so. Once again, all participants were highly motivated – but only one could win…
CAREER PATHS
Before the well-deserved lunch break, PD Dr. Sebastian Pfaller outlined what an academic career could look like. Thank you for the insight into your interesting academic development!
HIKE
Highly motivated and well-energized, the FRASCALis set off on a challenging hike. One highlight followed the next – but everyone kept going until the end, but had to cope with the experience with ice cream or beer.
CLOSING
As a crowning finale, Prof. Steinmann honored the dedication of our FRASCALis of the second cohort, as many are on the home stretch an it was their last retreat. New representatives were also elected for the next cohort – congratulations to Leon and Ba Doc!
We are looking forward to the next round and future FRASCAL experiences!