DKFZ Fiasco Fiesta

JOIN the Fiasco Fiesta, Fri 3 July, 9am - 2pm Rejection is part of academia - gain CONFIDENCE and make it fun! The Fiasco Fiesta is the place where career misfortunes in academia are shared, snacks and drinks are served, laughs are had, and we celebrate each other as the excellent researchers we are, resiliently moving towards our best professional selves. The Fiasco Fiesta Workshop If you attend the Fiasco Fiesta, you will... Experience what it’s like to talk about challenges in a space where kindness and encouragement are the norm. You’ll discover the relief and connection that come from sharing stories in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Get to know your own strengths and inner resources. You’ll gain insights into how you personally cope with challenges - and how to tap into those strategies more intentionally when the next Fiasco hits. Learn how to look at setbacks with a clearer, more constructive perspective. Instead of feeling stuck or discouraged, you’ll explore new ways to respond and grow from difficult moments. Connect with others and build your own network of peer support. Whether it’s a new conversation partner, a listening ear, or an accountability buddy - you might just walk away with a community that lasts beyond the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Preliminary Programme: 08:30 Badge Collection at Communication Center 09:00 Introduction Session 09:45 Fiasco Fiesta Workshop 12:00 Walk to TP BBQ-Area 12:15 Burning Fiascos & BBQ 14:00 End Venue: The Fiasco Fiesta event on 3 July will take place in the DKFZ Communication Center. Please come to the reception from 8:30am to collect your badge. We will walk together for the BBQ to the TP-Area (TP 585).