PhD Colloquium Understand and Mitigate Work Stress from Different Perspectives

Semester

Semester 2, 2024-2025

Type of course

Theory-oriented Workshops

Date

June 3, 2025

Location

University of Groningen

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Duration

1 day

Maximum number of participants

35

ECTS

0.5 EC will be appointed for participation in the complete course

Staff

Speakers: Tina Armasu (RUG), Yasmin Abbaszadeh (UvA), Julia Houben (UU). Organizers: Wanyi Yang (RUG), Mandy Muller (UU), Chiara Galiotto (RUG).

Colloquium: Understand and Mitigate Work Stress from Different Perspectives

Content

Stress at work is a common experience across various professions. It can arise from multiple factors or conditions, such as high workloads, job insecurity, and interpersonal conflicts. Additionally, organizational changes, like restructuring or downsizing, as well as societal changes, such as economic instability or weak social safety system, can further escalate stress levels.

In this colloquium, we invited three PhD candidates to discuss the central question: How can we effectively mitigate workplace stress and foster a healthier, more resilient workforce? 

Tina Armasu (RUG) will guide us through typical working hours, exploring how work routines shape productivity - until disruption strikes. Moving beyond working hours, Yasmin Abbaszadeh (UvA) will introduce us to chronotype clashes that may heighten stress levels. Finally, Julia Houben (UU) will bring our focus to PhD researchers - working without fixed schedules under high pressure, often in socially unsafe environments.

The colloquium will take place in person at University of Groningen on June 3rd 2025 (2 pm - 5 pm), followed by a borrel (5 pm - 6 pm). Participants will be awarded 0.5 EC for actively taking part in this colloquium.

Time schedule 

14:00: Start 

14:00 - 14:15:  Introduction

14:15 - 14:45: Talk 1 (20 min talk, 10 min questions) 

14:45 - 15:15: Talk 2 (20 min talk, 10 min questions) 

15:15 - 15:30: Coffee break

15:30 - 16:00: Talk 3 (20 min talk, 10 min questions) 

16:00 - 17:00: Panel discussion + closing 

17:00: Drinks

Learning goals

This event is an opportunity for KLI members to share their work with the community, to gain experience in giving keynote style talks, and to receive feedback from colleagues. Speakers will be awarded 1 EC for their participation.

Preparation 

No preparation for participants is needed.