What does it mean to be a researcher in 21st century academia? - 2023
05 May 2023 - 12 May 2023
(18h)
Université catholique de Louvain, Ghent University, University of Antwerp
This event has already taken place.
Content
This interuniversity course is an initiative of the ‘21st century slow science academics’ collective that aims to raise awareness and understanding of the structural causes of the challenges facing young researchers, to help them think about ways in which they can contribute themselves to improving the state of academia and what is means to be a researcher in the 21st century academia.
This edition will take place on 5, 11 and 12 May 2023.
In recent years, numerous scholars and university personnel have expressed concerns about the changing professional environment in which they work. During this course, we want to make researchers more aware of the context in which they find themselves, and encourage them to play an active role in the development of contemporary academia.
The introductory morning aims to encourage participants to discuss and reflect on their own experiences as young researchers, and about the broader social, political and economic context of research. The first thematic session focuses on raising awareness for mental health, especially in regard to the current context and the ongoing pandemic. The following session focuses on knowledge production. The third session centres on a hands-on approach to tackling issues revolving around labour at the university, and what specific actions are undertaken within universities to improve people’s working conditions. During the afternoon of that day, participants will be encouraged to use the critical insights gained in the previous sessions to come up with concrete actions. The last session provides the opportunity to reflect on the whole of the course.
Course activities consist of an ‘open space technology’ session, interactive lectures, guided group discussions, and action training.
A detailed program and more information can be found on the course website.
Practicalities
For whom?
- PhD students and postdocs
- 40 places available
When and where?
- May 5, 2023 - Location: UCL - Woluwe Pavilion des Conferences - 9:30-16:30
- May 11, 2023 - Location: Ghent University, Room 5.3, PAD 1 - entry 5, Campus Aula - 10:00-16:00
- May 12, 2023 - Location: UAntwerpen: Stadscampus (R112 & 231) - 10:00-16:30
Registration?
- Register here until April 17, 2023.
- As places are limited, registering does not automatically imply that you will be able to participate. You will be notified by email after the registration deadline has passed.
- Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it (cf. cancellation & no-show policy).
Acknowledged as?
- DS BSH: category 'career management & personal development' - workshop on career management
- DS HLS: category 'transferable skills' - compulsory elective course
- DS ST: category 'career & personal development' - workshop on career management