Workshop: Family Support Structures in Germany - A Checklist for Intentionals
In this talk, Anastasiia Marsheva from GCSC and Dr. Michael Streuber from GGL will share their (personal) knowledge on which aspects new parents need to keep in mind when planning or already starting a family in Germany and which kind of parental support structures are available.
- https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/fbz/zentren/ggl/curriculum/Postdocs/workshops/2026/family_support_structures2026
- Workshop: Family Support Structures in Germany - A Checklist for Intentionals
- 2026-11-04T11:00:00+01:00
- 2026-11-04T12:30:00+01:00
- In this talk, Anastasiia Marsheva from GCSC and Dr. Michael Streuber from GGL will share their (personal) knowledge on which aspects new parents need to keep in mind when planning or already starting a family in Germany and which kind of parental support structures are available.
04.11.2026 von 11:00 bis 12:30 (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)
Online meeting
Postdocs and doctoral candidates of the JLU
Content
Are you an (international) researcher planning a family, currently pregnant, or already a parent?
This event informs you about the various support systems, rights, and responsibilities related to family planning and pregnancy in Germany, with a specific focus on the services and resources available at JLU.
The session will cover important topics such as maternity leave (Mutterschutz), parental leave (Elternzeit), parental allowance (Elterngeld), and childcare options. You will also learn about the legal framework surrounding pregnancy and family life, ensuring you understand your entitlements and obligations. Join us to get valuable insights into the benefits and services available to families and how to navigate these systems effectively.
Registration
Speaker
Anastasiia Marsheva is a Doctoral Candidate and member of the International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC).
Dr. Michael Streuber is a Postdoc Coordinator and member at the International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL) and father of 4 kids.
Both are part of an alliance of four graduate centers GGK/GCSC, GGL, GGN, and GGS, the International Office, the Career Service at JLU, and the Research Campus Central Hessen—regularly organize workshops, panel discussions, brown bag sessions, and other events each semester dedicated to the topic of balancing family responsibilities, such as caring for children and relatives in need of care, with an academic career.
For detailed question please direct contact the trainers (Contact: anastasiia.marsheva@gcsc.uni-giessen.de and michael.streuber@uni-giessen.de)