Dear VDP Members,
I hope this email finds you well.
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Narzissa Helfritzsch, Privatdoz, has
joined our supervisory faculty. Dr. Helfritzsch is available to
supervise or co-supervise projects in the following areas of research:
- Social Philosophy
- Continental Philosophy
- Queer Theory
- Aesthetics
You can find Dr. Helfritzsch's contact at:
https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/members/faculty/supervisory-faculty/.
And u:cris entry at:
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/de/persons/narzissa-helfritzsch
Please feel free to contact Dr. Helfritzsch at
narzissa.helfritzsch(a)univie.ac.at regarding supervision in these fields
of study.
Best wishes,
Raphael
Dear all,
The dark and gloomy winter months are fast approaching, and maintaining your grit to keep writing may become harder. Luckily, we’ve got you covered and warmly invite you to our weekly writing evenings!
What: VDP Writing Evenings — dedicated time for focused writing and reading
Who: Open to Philosophy MA, PhD, Postdocs, and anyone in between
When: Every Monday, 14:00–18:00, starting 6 October 2025
Where: Room 3A, NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna
Registration: Not required—just show up. But if you plan to attend regularly, you can register via u:rise here:
https://urise.univie.ac.at/mod/booking/optionview.php?optionid=1587&cmid=29…
How it works:
• Several focused writing sprints with short breaks
• A moderator to guide the sessions and keep structure
• A regular weekly date to help you develop sustainable writing habits and a chance to meet your colleagues and develop a community
Come for the structure, stay for the superbly bad coffee. We’re looking forward to writing with you!
Warmly,
Sebastian, Isis, Raphael, Leah