At the beginning of the new academic year, students, postgraduates and postdoctoral researchers of the European Graduate School met in Salzburg (October 12 to 14, 2023). The joint working sessions served to reflect on the programme of the EGS so far. In particular, the content and structural orientation of the new academic year was discussed and planned. Furthermore, the group had an excursion programme to the city of Salzburg from different perspectives. Time was also scheduled to work in small groups on their own projects and plans.