This newsletter provides an overview of all upcoming activities for PhD students organized by the doctoral schools and links to other potentially interesting events or information.

More details on, and registration links for, upcoming activities are available on the website of the doctoral schools. When you enrol for a doctoral school activity, make sure to take our cancellation & no-show policy into account. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at all times on doctoralschools@uhasselt.be.

1. Coaching for growth

Why is learning through self-discovery more effective than being given the solution directly? This two-day coaching workshop on February 26 and 27, 2024 hosted by Dr. Robin Lefèbvre (Grow2Excel) advocates for a non-directive coaching style, aiming to enhance your personal toolset and empower you to help others grow independently. Differentiating between leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring is crucial, as coaching is not a rigid technique but a holistic approach to management and personal development. As a leader, your dual responsibilities include delivering results and fostering the growth of your team. Employing various directive and non-directive techniques, such as the T-GROW model (Topic - Goal - Reality - Options – What), as highlighted in this workshop, can effectively achieve immediate results in coaching sessions.

Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us for this insightful workshop and equip yourself with the tools needed to make a lasting impact on both your personal and professional spheres. Don't miss out on this opportunity! For more information and to secure your spot, visit our website for additional details and easy online registration. Elevate your coaching skills and empower others to grow – register today!

2. Company visit Jaga

Hasselt University and Voka – KvK Limburg join forces by organising a company visit during which researchers are given the unique opportunity to discover the ins and outs of a company. The upcoming company is JAGA, located in Diepenbeek and focusing on innovation, environment and creativity. Their products are designed to be used in combination with environmentally friendly energy sources. One of Jaga’s main objectives is to continue to develop and work for a better indoor and outdoor climate. Take a look at this video for more information and inspiration! The visit will take place on January 18, 2024 - 10:00-13:00. During lunch, you will have the opportunity to speak with different profiles within the organisation.
More information and registration (deadline: January 10, 2024) can be found here.

3. Interuniversity job market for young researchers - Save the date

After four successful editions the 5 Flemish universities again organise an interuniversity job market for young researchers. The 2024 edition will open its physical doors in Ghent (Flanders Expo) on March 28, 2024 (12:00-18:00). The live job fair will be preceded by a diversified online programme (between February 8 and March 12, 2024). Detailed information will follow soon. Registration will be possible as of February 1, 2024.

4. Online CV analysis training

As part of the above mentioned Interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers, VDAB, Flanders’ public employment agency, is conducting a training course on CV analysis. This course aims to introduce PhD candidates and postdocs to the art of crafting effective CV's, providing essential tips to showcase their unique blend of competentces and experiences successfully. The training sessions will be conducted online from 17:30-19:30 on February 08 and 20 and March 05, 2024. The goal of these sessions is to empower participants to gain confidence in their CV writing skills to the extent that they can not only review their own CV, but also those of their peers. Subsequently, participants are expected to engage in an online CV analysis session as CV coaches on March 12, 2024, between 12:00 and 18:00, in the run-up to the live Job Market for Young Researchers.

If you are interested in participating, please send your CV and a brief motivation statement to katrien.degelder@ugent.be by February 01, 2024 at the latest. Given the limited availability of spots, be sure to secure your place promptly!

Details & registration

1. Academic English (DS ST)

Takes place on 19 & 26/01 and 02 & 09/02/24 - 13:00-16:00
Registration possible until 17/12/23

2. Pronunciation and intonation in English (all DS)

Takes place on 19 & 26/01 and 02, 16 & 23/02/24 - 10:00-12:00
Registration possible until 19/12/23

3. Overcoming procrastination – getting things done (all DS)

Takes place (digitally) on 23/01/24 - 13:30-16:30
Registration possible until 07/01/24

4. Academic English (DS BSH)

Takes place on 15, 22 & 29/02 and 07/03/24 - 09:00-12:00
Registration possible until 21/01/24

5. Academic English (DS HLS)

Takes place on 15, 22 & 29/02 and 07/03/24 - 13:00-16:00
Registration possible until 21/01/24

6. Coaching for growth (all DS)

Takes place on 26 & 27/02/24 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 21/01/24

7. Motivation and you (all DS)

Takes place (digitally) on 05/03/24 - 13:30-16:30
Registration possible until 05/02/24

8. Personal time management (all DS)

Takes place on 11/03 (09:00-17:00) & 29/03/24 (13:00-17:00)
Registration possible until 04/02/24

9. ChatGPT as a creative partner for science communication (all DS)

Takes place on 14/03/24 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 07/02/24

10. Public speaking/Pitching (all DS)

Takes place (digitally) on 18 & 19/03 (10:00-12:00) & 20/03/24 (09:30-12:00)
Registration possible until 23/02/24

11. PhDrinks: Intercultural communication/cooperation (all DS)

Takes place on 22/03/24 - 15:00-17:30
Registration possible until 28/02/24

12. Mindfulness without the whistles and bells (all DS)

Takes place (digitally) on 30/04/24 - 13:30-16:30
Registration possible until 04/02/24

Details & registration

1. Modelling complex social systems from the bottom-up: an introduction to Agent Based Modelling (DS BSH)

Takes place on 15/02/24 - 09:00-16:00
Registration possible until 18/01/24

2. How to get published (all DS)

Takes place on 22 & 26/02/24 - 09:30-17:00
Registration possible until 05/02/24

3. Stand out with your scientific poster (all DS)

Takes place (hybrid) on 08/03 (workshop: 09:30-13:30) & 14/03/24 (online feedback: 09:30-11:00 or 11:30-13:00)
Registration possible until 07/02/24

4. Mind the GAP (Good Academic Practices) (all DS)

Takes place online (permanently accessible)

Details & registration

1. Company visit: Jaga (all DS)

Takes place on 18/01/24 - 10:00-13:00
Registration possible until 10/01/24

2. Online CV analysis training, within the framework of the interuniversity job market (all DS)

Takes place (digitally) on 08/02, 20/02 & 05/03/24 - 17:30-19:30
Registration is required by sending an e-mail to katrien.degelder@ugent.be

3. Interuniversity job market for young researchers - save the date (all DS)

Takes place on 28/03/24 - 12:00-18:00
Registration is required

4. Individual career coaching (all DS)

Continuous offer
Application is required

The doctoral schools partner with several other departments and organisations. Below is an overview of their upcoming activities. For more information regarding their course offer and acknowledgement in your doctoral school portfolio, please consult this webpage.

1. Education department

Collecting student feedback about your teaching practice: worthwhile or worthless? (hybrid) - 09/01/24 - 09:00-10:30
Discover Ans: Master UHasselt's Assessment Platform (hybrid) - 25/01/24 - 09:00-12:00
Start to teach - 01 & 29/02, 14 & 28/03/24 - 10:00-12:00
Discover the possibilities of digital learning modules in your own teaching practice (hybrid) - 06/02/24 - 10:00-12:00
Diversity and inclusion: raising your (self)awareness - 20/02/24 - 09:00-12:00

2. Research data management (RDM)

RDM-tools (general) - Tips & tricks - 21/12/23 - 10:00-11:00
Data management plan - DMP writing session - 09/01/24 - 13:00-15:00
De-identification training (anonymization, pseudonymization) - 06/02/24 - 09:00-15:00
Data management plan - DMP writing session - 13/02/24 - 13:00-15:00
Data management plan - DMP writing session - 12/03/24 - 14:00-16:00
Data management plan - DMP writing session - 16/04/24 - 13:00-15:00
Open source software licenses - 03/05/24 - 10:00-12:00
Data management plan - DMP writing session - 07/05/24 - 13:00-15:00
Wrapping up your research project - 23/05/24 - 10:00-12:00
Data management plan - DMP writing session - 06/06/24 - 13:00-15:00

3. HR Department

Hasselt University encourages personal growth and development among its staff by offering all kinds of trainings and courses throughout the academic year. Hungry for additional brainfood? Discover GoodHabitz, an online learning platform where you can choose from over 100 courses at your own pace and on your own schedule, available in 7 languages.

4. School of Expert Education (SEE)

Training for professionals, built on academic expertise with the aim of creating a unique learning environment to refine and broaden your expertise.

5. Flanders’ training network for methodology and statistics (FLAMES)

Courses on statistics and methodology, which take place throughout the academic year at all Flemish universities. The FLAMES summer school and courses organized at Hasselt University are listed in this newsletter; the others can be found on the FLAMES website.

6. Interuniversity course offer for young researchers

The doctoral schools of Hasselt University partner with the other four Flemish universities which results in an interuniversity course offer open for young researchers of the five partner universities.

7. EURECA-PRO

The EURECA-PRO Alliance consists of 9 partners who joined forces to enable students, researchers and staff to study, teach and research in the field of responsible consumption and production with the long-term goal of a joined virtual and integrated European campus until 2040. They also organize regular activities for (young) researchers.

8. Pitch Please

Pitch Please wil jongeren inspireren, informeren, uitdagen en ondersteunen om hun ondernemende kwaliteiten aan te scherpen. Een overzicht van de Pitch Please activiteiten kan je online terugvinden.

Workshop 'Sociale media' - 21/02/24
Workshop 'Leren pitchen' - 28/02/24
Infosessie: Hoe start ik mijn eigen zaak - 06/03/24
Pitch please inspiratiecafé - 20/03/24
Rondje van de zaak - 18/04/24

9. Flanders AI Academy (VAIA)

Courses and trainings on artificial intelligence for professionals and researchers in Flanders which take place throughout the academic year. In this newsletter only activities and trainings specifically organised or interesting for PhD students/posdocs are listed; the others can be found on the VAIA website.