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Newsletter | March 20, 2025

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. Course 'Does science need a friend - A mindful/mindset perspective on sustainability' 

In academia, the emphasis is often on using science to develop solutions for the numerous crises we face. While science plays a crucial role, it alone may not be enough to drive real change. Solutions frequently target lower-level leverage points, but a fundamental transformation requires a shift in our paradigm or mindset. This program aims to inspire individual mindset changes, which can create a ripple effect, leading to broader societal shifts. Join us for an enlightening course with Prof. dr. Ir. Griet Verbeeck, where we reflect on sustainability from seven unique perspectives. This highly reflective program, consisting of seven 2-hour sessions, challenges our current views on sustainability and encourages us to explore diverse perspectives. Reflect on sustainability in a new way—register today & before April 03!

2. Boost your career: Interuniversity job market for young researchers

PhDs & postdocs, the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers (Flanders Expo Ghent, 27 March) is thé place to network, explore top career opportunities, and make impactful connections. If you’re not there, you’re definitely missing out! Take a look at the on-site career sessions that are offered and prepare yourself to get in touch with several representatives of companies that you would like to work for! Don't wait to register via this link. 

3. Fast forward: Project management and personal productivity training for researchers

Would you like to transform the way you work and do you long for a well-structured approach to your research project? Dr. Nadine Sinclair will help you implement an agile project and personal productivity system in your research projects. This 7-week training takes place digitally and is a great way to learn how to prioritize tasks and to improve your research. There is an optional info session on March 28, 2025 - 10:00-10:30 if you would like to find out more before participating. More details and info can be found here. 

4. Let's talk science

Want to get a taste of the world of science communication? The applications for a Let's talk science account are open right now! Registering for Let's Talk Science is a two-step procedure. First, we check if you are eligible to participate. Due to limited places, we give priority to PhD students and postdocs. Starting from April 28, 2025, approved participants can log in and register for programme items. You can register for a maximum of two workshops apart from the plenary session. In addition, we offer an optional programme consisting of a visit and some inspirational sessions. You can already find a glimpse of our programme on our website. Let's Talk Science is organized in Leuven, though some workshops can be followed online.




Details & registration  

1. Public speaking & pitching: Bringing a clear story

Takes place (digitally) on 15 & 16/04 (10:00-12:00), 17/04 (09:30-12:00)
Registration possible until 30/03/25

2. Does science need a friend? A mindful/mindset perspective on sustainability

Takes place on 22/04 & 06, 13/05 (17:00-19:00) and 27/05 & 10, 24, 30/06/25 (16:00-18:00)
Registration possible until 03/04/25

3. Personal time management

Takes place on 23/04 (09:00-17:00) & 07/05/25 (09:00-13:00)
Registration possible until 26/03/25

4. Fast forward: Project management and personal productivity training for researchers

Takes place (digitally) on 28/04 (kick-off: 10:00-11:30) & 30/04 & 07, 14, 21, 28/05 & 04, 11/06/25 (obligatory Q&A sessions: 17:00-18:00)
Optional info session (digitally) on 28/03/25 - 10:00-10:30
Registration possible until 06/04/25

5. Pronunciation and intonation in English

Takes place on 29/04 & 06, 13, 20, 27/05/25 - 10:00-12:00
Registration possible until 31/03/25

6. Managing my PhD

Takes place on 30/04 (09:30-16:30) & 03/06/25 (09:00-13:00)
Registration possible until 30/03/25

7. Coaching for growth

Takes place on 12 & 13/05/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 21/04/25

8. Stand out with your scientific poster

Takes place on 05/05/25 - 09:30-16:30
Registration possible until 03/04/25

9. Writing for non-peers and press

Takes place (hybrid) on 15 & 22/05/25 - 09:30-17:00
Registration possible until 13/04/25

10. Hands-on training on GenAI for research

Takes place on 16/05/25 - 09:30-11:30
Registration possible until 21/04/25

11. Intercultural competences: Navigating foreign academic cultures

Takes place on 26/05/25 - 09:30-17:00
Registration possible until 17/04/25

12. Mindfulness here and now 

Takes place (digitally) on 10/06/25 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 21/05/25

13. Ready for take-off: Establishing a good basis for PhD supervision

Takes place on 10/06/25 - 13:00-17:00
Registration possible until 11/05/25

14. Presentation clinic

Takes place on 12/06/25 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 14/05/25

15. Managing conflicts

Takes place on 13/06/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 14/05/25

16. Mindmapping

Takes place on 16/06/25 - 09:00-12:00
Registration possible until 25/05/25

17. Negotiation skills

Takes place on 18 & 20/06/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 21/05/25

18. Keeping things private: Processing sensitive text data using open-source large language models

Takes place on 23/06/25 - 10:00-12:00 (lecture) & 13:00-15:00 (workshop)
Registration possible until 01/06/25

19. Focusreading

Takes place on 26/06/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 01/06/25

20. Summerschool science communication - Let's talk Science - save the date

Takes place on 01-03/07/2025 - 09:00-17:00

21. Acquiring crucial PhD skills

Takes place on 07 & 08/07/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 16/06/25

22. Postgraduaat bedrijfskunde 2025-2026 (Dutch)

Takes place in academic year 2025-2026
Registration possible until 15/06/25


Details & registration 

1. Exploring the narrative possibilities of science fiction for research in the arts (DS BSH)

Takes place on 26/03/25 - 09:30-14:00 
Registration is required

2. Meet the jury seminar: What is the landscape you’re working in?

Takes place on 27/03/25 - 14:00-18:00 
Registration is required

3. Meet the jury seminar: Innovative approaches to cardiovascular rehabilitation: AI and technology in exercise prescription

Takes place on 31/03/25 - 10:00-12:00 
Registration is required

4. Effective coaching for internship supervisors (DS HLS)

Takes place on 24/04/25 - 13:00-15:30 
Registration possible until 03/04/25

5. GDPR in research

Takes place on 29/04/25 - 13:00-16:00 
Registration possible until 29/03/25

6. Lived interiors: Narratives and memories (symposium) (DS BSH)

Takes place on 30/04/25 - 09:30-18:30 
Registration is required

7. COMSOL Multiphysics (DS ST)

Takes place on 14/05/25 - 10:00-12:00 
Registration possible until 16/04/25

8. Systematic review (DS HLS)

Takes place on 20-22/05/25 - 09:00-16:45 
Registration possible until 29/04/25

9. Elevate your research: Academic publishing with impactful visuals

Takes place on 28/05/25 - 09:00-17:00 
Registration possible until 07/05/25

10. Information session on intellectual property (DS HLS)

Takes place on 05/06/25 - 13:00-15:00 
Registration possible until 07/05/25

11. How to get published

Takes place on 05 & 17/06/25 - 09:30-17:00 
Registration possible until 05/05/25

12. Academic writing with generative AI

Takes place on 06/06/25 - 09:00-16:00
Registration possible until 14/05/25

13. Writing articles for international peer-reviewed journals in the humanities and social sciences (DS BSH)

Takes place on 11 & 12/06/25 - 09:30-16:30 
Registration possible until 16/04/25

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

Takes place online (permanently accessible)


Details & registration

1. Interuniversity job market for young researchers

Takes place on 27/03/25 - 12:00-19:00
Registration is required

2. Welcome to the real world - What is your role as PhD in R&D?

Takes place on 06/05/25 - 09:00-16:30
Registration possible until 13/04/25

3. Yes, I can! Assessing strengths and competences

Takes place on 02/06/25 - 13:30-17:30
Registration possible until 11/05/25

4. Big interview: online training platform 

Continuous offer
Registration is required

5. Individual career coaching

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

Most modules on education are organized in a demand-driven way which means that instructors/professors can 'order' a tailor-made workshop on a specific topic for a specific group of interested people. However, they also have a limited open course offer. These open courses can be found online.

  • First aid for education @UHasselt (digitally) - permanently accessible
  • Your voice matters. Healthy and good use of voice in education. - 24/03/25 - 10:00-12:00
  • OER voor coördinerend verantwoordelijken - 25/03/25 - 13:00-14:30
  • OER voor coördinerend verantwoordelijken (digitally) - 01/04/25 - 13:00-14:30
  • Studenten aan het stuur: Faciliteer zelfregulerend leren - 03/04/25 - 14:00-16:00
  • Intervisie OER (onder)voorzitters examencommissie - 28/04/25 - 13:00-15:30

2. Research data management (RDM)

All UHasselt researchers are expected to adhere to the UHasselt RDM policy plan and manage their data efficiently and with integrity. The RDM team can give you advice on data management planning, policies, best practices, tools, etc. You can contact them directly with your questions and/or follow one or more of their trainings. For their course offer, more information and registration, see their training calendar.

  • UHasselt research day 2025 - Data in focus: Pathways to research excellence - 24/04/25 - 08:30-16:15
  • Into the DMP - 29/04/25 - 10:00-12:00
  • DMP writing session - 29/04/25 - 13:00-15:00
  • Wrapping up your research project - 15/05/25 - 10:00-12:00

3. HR Department

Hasselt University encourages personal growth and development among its staff by offering a wide range of training courses and career support. This offer is also open to all PhD researchers and postdoctoral researchers.

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. You can find their course offer here (courses are mostly in Dutch).

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.

  • Rondje van de zaak - 01/04/25 - 19:00-21:30
  • Kickstart your startup - sessie 3 - 23/04/25 - 19:00-21:00
  • Pitch please spotlight - 08/05/25 - 19:00-22:00

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/postdocs are listed; the others can be found on the VAIA website. 

10. Flemish Supercomputer Centre (VSC)

Trainings on many HPC-related topics which take place throughout the academic year.


 

1. EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion

2. SciMingo - Science Communication (SciComm) Academy

3. European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM)

4. CAJAL Advanced neuroscience training

5. European Graduate School of Neuroscience (EURON) (PhD Days, courses, mobility grants, FENS/NENS)

6. NEURO courses UK

7. Academy for Rehabilitation Sciences (ACREHAB)

8. Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB)

9. LifeLong Learning @ Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences KU Leuven (FABER)

10. Pro-Q-Kine

11. TUTECH academy

12. DocEnhance

1. BeWise - Empowering women in the European scientific community

2. European commission - Joint research center - Traineeships

3. Researcher identity survey

4. FIRRI - Forum of belgian interuniversity research for rehabilitation in internal diseases

5. SciComm academy: training courses and workshops for researchers

6. Europa mediatrainings 

7. Oproep voor wateronderzoekers: Wetenschapsbattle op Nerdland Festival - application deadline: 21/03/25

8. The 'ENGIE foundation x French academy of sciences awards' - application deadline: 31/03/25

9. 2025 SCDM EMEA conference - 09-11/04/2025

10. Azrieli international visiting PhD fellowship - application deadline: 22/04/25

11. BCF Career Event NL - 28/05/25

12. The research track - 05-19/06/25

13. BioBusiness Summer School 2025 - 30/06-03/07/25

14. BCF Career Event BE - 17/11/25

15. YUFE online course: Equity, diversity & inclusivity

16. Online tool: Smart4Policy – Reflect about your work on policy!

17. Traineeships European commission

18. Interview met Anouk De Ridder: hoe vind je jouw weg als doctoraatsstudent?

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