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Life at global dis:connect

 

global dis:connect attracts talented researchers and artists who are interested in dis:connectivity. There is ample opportunity to discuss your work with resident researchers and other visiting fellows.

Is attendance compulsory at the centre?

Fellows are expected to reside in Munich for the duration of the fellowship and to devote their time primarily to their work at the Centre. Fellows are also expected to participate actively in the Centre’s academic life, including colloquia, workshops, and conferences, and are encouraged to contribute to its outreach and dissemination activities.

 

Short research-related absences (e.g. for conferences or invited lectures) are permitted but require prior approval by the Centre’s management; any absence exceeding five working days must be approved in advance by the Centre’s management.

Are there any regularly scheduled events at gd:c?

The colloquium takes place every Tuesday during the teaching term (roughly mid-October until mid-February and mid-April until late July). The purpose is to allow fellows, staff and invited guests to present their work, engage with colleagues and obtain valuable feedback.

 

The fellows usually hold a reading group on Thursdays where they can get to know each other, discuss academic texts and share their work. Thursday has also proven to be a good weekday to accommodate joint excursions into Munich’s local history and museums. If you have ideas for guided tours or would like to present your own research or expertise on Munich, feel free to approach our staff.

 

The annual summer school extends over several days, generally takes place at the beginning of the summer vacation (late July/early August) and focuses on a different topic each year. It offers graduate and PhD students and artists the chance to discuss their own scholarly and artistic projects with experts and to open a dialogue with the Centre’s research. All fellows are invited to participate or engage in the programme.

 

Up-to-date information on the Centre’s events can be found in a Google calendar in the fellows’ corner and/or subscribe using this iCal address.

How do I find out about news and events at gd:c?

Much of our communication occurs over Slack. We have a number of channels, each covering its own topic. You can use Slack to contact the student assistants with a book request, find out about interesting events at LMU and in Munich’s research and cultural scene and arrange an outing with other fellows and team members.

 

You will be added with your email address at the start of your fellowship.

Will gd:c support/sponsor an event I am planning?

The Centre provides fellows with the financial means to organise and co-host an international workshop in tandem with one or more fellows during the fellowship.

 

Fellows from diverse disciplines and backgrounds naturally have different needs and expectations when it comes to the type of event that will provide the best exposure for their work. As a result, we cannot provide blanket sponsorship terms for everyone. Nonetheless, we welcome your ideas for events that would enrich your work and ours.

 

A common format at gd:c are tandem workshops. They are foreseen to last 1-2 days and are allotted a budget of up to 8,000€. You can find an overview and detailed information here.

 

Please reach out to our events manager Ophelia to get started.

How can I get my work out into the world?

Sharing your research with academic, artistic and public audiences is one of the most valuable things you can do as a global dis:connect fellow — and we have several channels ready to help you do it.

 

homepage & fellow profile

Send us a short biographical note and a description of your project (max. 600 characters, including spaces). We’ll feature it on your fellow profile and use it as the basis for announcements across our website and social media.

 

gd:c publications

We run two in-house publication formats — our research blog (published every two weeks) and our biannual research bulletin static. Both are open to fellows, from short research updates to more developed essays. Get in touch with our managing editor, Ben, to discuss ideas, deadlines or contributions.

 

newsletter

Your project updates, events and publications can also go out to our international newsletter subscribers, published monthly. Just let us know what you’d like to share, and we’ll include it in the next issue.

 

social media

Follow, tag and share with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube — we regularly highlight fellows’ work, talks and milestones across these channels. The more you share with us, the more we can amplify.

 

press & public engagement

Beyond academic circles, global dis:connect is also part of Munich’s public and cultural life. If your research could speak to a broader or younger audience, talk to us about getting involved.

 

Got something to share? Reach out to the communications team any time — we’re always happy to help get your work seen.

Where can I find books and research materials?

The Centre has a collection of reference books with key texts relevant to dis:connection in the common room. You can either browse them in person or check our Zotero library.

 

Fellows have access to the physical and digital media of the university library and the Bavarian State Library, which are about eight minutes away by bike and about 15 minutes by public transit. You can either complete the library card application during the onboarding process and have your card mailed to the Centre, or obtain a library card directly at the Library Information Desk by presenting your passport and a copy of your fellowship contract. For more information, click here.

 

For help ordering books through our student assistants, contact them via the #tasks_fellows channel on Slack.

How do I connect with other research centres & communities

Your stay at LMU offers many opportunities to connect beyond our Centre. Discover other research centres and academic communities that host international researchers and foster interdisciplinary exchange, collaboration, and networking across the university.

 

 

Beyond LMU, numerous research institutions in Munich provide additional opportunities to connect with researchers, attend events, and engage with the city’s vibrant academic community.