Representatives

Once a year the Council of Academic Staff and Doctoral Candidates elects up to four representatives. They participate in discussions concerning circumstances of the doctorate at the University of Bayreuth in university bodies and shape conditions for future doctoral researchers. 

Your Representatives for the Year 2026/27 

(October 2026 to September 2027)

Spokesperson:
Cristina Şomcutean (Faculty III | Economics)
Deputies:
Manami Banerjee (Faculty II | Chemistry)
Lars Weidner (Fakultät VI | Engineering Sciences)
Sandy Wilke (Faculty IV | Media Studies) 

Contact: reps.graduateschool@uni-bayreuth.de

Activities and Goals

• Representation of the interests of doctoral candidates on the UBTGS Board, Research Associates’ Council and Senate (as a guest)
• Connecting with the Network of Doctoral Representatives in Bavaria (“Landesnetzwerk der Promovierendenvertretungen in Bayern”, LaProBay) and Doctoral Representatives in Germany ("Bundesverband Promovierende")
• Presentation of activities at Kick-Off seminars for new members
• Organisation of various networking opportunities especially regular Stammtische / Get-Together

WhatsApp: We have a WhatsApp group with current information on Stammtische and events. Since your number is visible for other members of the group, you can get the link upon request under reps.graduateschool@uni-bayreuth.de