Motherhood & Science Austria

About us

The Vienna local group of the “Motherhood and Science” network offers mothers* in science a platform to exchange ideas, network and support each other. Our focus is on research, networking, further education and counselling.


The topics of motherhood and science affect not only mothers*, but society as a whole, as care work is the foundation of human coexistence. That is why we are also targeting allies - supporters who are committed to structural changes in the scientific community. Together, we want to strengthen ourselves, make ourselves visible and question the often challenging, competition-oriented structures in academia.


The network is open to anyone who wants to campaign for family-friendly and inclusive science. Mothers*, fathers*, other parents and allies who support the cause are particularly welcome.

Main topics of the Vienna local group

  • Maternity protection and parental leave in science
  • Funding opportunities for parents in academia
  • Cooperation with equal opportunities offices
  • Compatibility of family and academic career
  • Everyday working life with a child
  • Networking with parents in flexible professions

Next dates for the Vienna local group

  • MONDAY, 02.12.2014 (3:00 - 4:30 p.m), ONLINE
  • FRIDAY, 17.01.2024 (9:30 - 11:00 a.m.), ONLINE

Further Dates

  • WEDNESDAY, 11.12.2024 (1:00-4:00 p.m.): Sensengasse 3a (Room: Media and Methods Lab on the 2nd floor), exchange on work-life balance in science with Martina Fröhlich (BOKU), Nina Krebs & Waltraud Schlögl (Uni Vienna) and Sonja Lydtin (WU). Everyone with parental responsibilities is welcome to this compatibility exchange.
  • On 2 February 2024, an online kick-off for networking on motherhood and science in Austria took place with over 60 participants. This led to the formation of local groups at several locations in Austria. A second Austria-wide online networking event is planned for early 2025.

ONLINE ACCESS

univienna.zoom.us/j/61775726834

You can also participate via the Zoom client if you use the following data:

Meeting ID: 617 7572 6834

Identification code: 981125

 Further Links

Email distribution list Maternity & Science:  https://lists.univie.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/mutterschaft.wissenschaft

Network Unikid-Unicare Austria: https://www.unikid-unicare.at/

Maternity & Science Network: https://www.mutterschaft-wissenschaft.de/