Mindmapping

Unlock the power of visual thinking with this engaging Mindmapping workshop. In three hours, you’ll discover how mindmapping can transform the way you structure ideas, take notes and retain information.

Through a mix of class teaching, interactive learning, individual practice, small group work and reflection, you’ll explore the core principles of mindmapping, based on Tony Buzan’s methodology. You’ll gain insights into its benefits and limitations, compare it to traditional linear note-taking and learn to create your own mindmaps—both on paper and digitally. Using texts of varying complexity, you’ll practice applying mindmapping techniques for both note-making and note-taking, even while listening to spoken content.

This workshop, ran by Brigitte Carron, isn’t just theory—it’s about doing. You’ll actively engage with your peers, exchange ideas and receive expert guidance from the trainer. With revision moments to consolidate your learning and the opportunity to experiment with free mindmapping software, you’ll leave with practical skills you can apply immediately.

Learning outcomes

After having attended this workshop, participants will...

• have gained insight in the main principles of mindmapping,
• be aware of the advantages and possible disadvantages of this way of note taking,
• be able to turn a text in a mindmap,
• be able to decide for themselves in which situation a mindmap would work for them.

Competences

An important part of preparing for any further professional step is becoming (more) aware of the competences you have developed and/or want to develop. In the current workshop, the following competences from the UHasselt competency overview are actively dealt with:

• intellectual competences: 
  • creativity
• personal effectiveness:
  • self-development

For whom?

• PhD students and postdocs
• max 15 places available

When and where?

• June 16, 2025 - 9:00-12:00
• Location: Campus Diepenbeek, building D, room A4

Preparation?

Participants should bring a laptop as well as colored pencils, markers or gel pens.

Registration?

• Register here from March 20 until May 25, 2025.
• 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 'research management & communication skills' - workshop on research (management) skills
• DS HLS: category 'transferable skills' - half a transferable skills course
• DS ST: category 'research management' - course/workshop aimed at developing general research skills