This newsletter provides an overview of all upcoming activities, either organized specifically for postdocs or for postdocs and PhD students combined, 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. Pitch yourself - Connect and interact with non-academic professionals

Do you think it is easy to capture the positive attention of your dream-organisation’s CEO in 3 minutes or less? If you are nodding your head in self-assured agreement, then this event is likely not for you. For all others, it definitely is! This yearly - unique! - event actively bridges the gap between the academic and non-academic sector. Junior researchers are brought into contact with (HR) managers from various companies/organisations in a mock job interview context, allowing them to improve their interview skills, get to know the world 'out there' and expand their network. This year's edition will take place on June 5 and 6, 2023. More details through this link.

2. Company visit: Dentsply Sirona

To build bridges between the world of research and enterprises, Hasselt University and Voka – KvK Limburg join forces by organising company visits, during which junior researchers are given the opportunity to discover the ins and outs of a company. The first visit will be at Dentsply Sirona. The visit will focus on the organisational structure of the company and the different jobs/roles that are possible and will offer you a deep dive into production/services during a guided tour. It will end with a networking opportunity during lunch. The visit takes place on June 19, 2023 (10:00-13:00). More details and registration here.

3. UHasselt-doctors gezocht voor de Vlaamse PhD Cup 2023

Ben je in de voorbije twee jaar tot doctor gepromoveerd? Dan daagt de Vlaamse PhD Cup je uit om je onderzoek met iedereen te delen: zonder voetnoten of specialistentaal, maar gebracht als een helder verhaal. Na een intensieve vierdaagse mediatraining volgt de ultieme uitdaging: “Kun jij de kern van je doctoraat uit de doeken doen in een heldere presentatie van drie minuten?” De inzet: een opleidingsvoucher voor de Vlerick Business School t.w.v. 5.000 euro, een ticket om een college te geven bij de Universiteit van Vlaanderen en kans op een boekpublicatie bij Academia Press. Alle info en voorwaarden op www.phdcup.be - inschrijven kan t.e.m. 7 juli 2023.

4. Let's talk science, a taste of science communication

Want to get a taste of the world of science communication? This three-day event (04-06/07/23) is all about communicative competences consisting of a plenary session and a maximum of 2 workshops. The plenary session will be attended by researchers from all over Flanders, inviting them to share ideas and experiences. The workshops give you the opportunity to gain skills such as presentation and interviewing techniques, making posters or writing for non-experts. Want to participate? The applications for a 'Let's Talk Science'-account are open right now! Registering 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 May 4 2023, approved participants can log in and register for programme items. You can register for a maximum of one plenary session and two workshops. On top of that, we offer an additional programme consisting of a maximum of one visit to the Ghent University Museum and some inspirational sessions. You can already find a glimpse of our programme on our website. Note: the programme is currently under construction. More sessions will be added in the course of the following weeks. Let's Talk Science is organized in Ghent, though some workshops can be followed online.

5. Research Day 2023: 50 years of research at UHasselt

On June 7, 2023, UHasselt will organize its Research Day in the frame of highlighting all research areas of UHasselt. During this research day, we will also celebrate 50 years of UHasselt research.
All information available will be displayed on the UHasselt website.

Details & registration

1. Negotiation skills (all DS)

Takes place on 14 & 15/06/23 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 14/05/23

2. Bullet journaling as a tool for planning my research (all DS)

Takes place on 20/06/23 - 10:30-12:30
Registration possible until 21/05/23

3. Managing conflicts (all DS)

Takes place on 26/06/23 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 29/05/23

4. Let's Talk Science, a taste of science communication (all DS)

Takes place on 04-06/07/2023
Registration (two-step procedure) possible until 05/06/23 (or until there are no places left)

5. Setting boundaries and priorities (all DS)

Takes place on 07/09 (kick-off: 09:00-12:00), 04 & 05/10 (online coaching: one time slot of 1h45 per person) & 18/10 & 17/11/23 (training: 09:00-17:00)
Registration possible until 06/08/23

Details & registration

1. Energy talks 2023: Linking science, policy makers, industry and young researchers (DS ST)

Takes place on 22, 26/05 & 08/06/2023
Registration is required

2. BAPS (Belgian association for psychological sciences) - annual meeting (all DS)

Takes place on 25/05 (Junior day: 13:00-18:00) & 26/05/2023 (Main conference)
Registration is required

3. SenAP Symposium - Senescence in Aging and Pathology (DS HLS)

Takes place on 09/06/23 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 22/05/23 - Abstract deadline for talk and poster: 09/05/23

4. Infosession on intellectual property (DS BSH - BEW & SES)

Takes place on 27/06/23 - 09:00-11:00
Registration possible until 29/05/23

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

Takes place online (permanently accessible)

Details & registration

1. Company visit: Dentsply Sirona (all DS)

Takes place on 19/06/23 - 10:00-13:00
Registration possible until 05/06/23

2. Career development trajectory: Gain insight into your talents and ambitions (all DS)

Takes place on 14 & 28/09, 12 & 26/10, 09/11/23 (13:00-17:30) & 30/11/23 (13:30-17:00)
Registration possible until 15/08/23

3. 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

- Welkom in blackboard ultra (NL) - diverse data - 13:00-15:00
- Redelijke faciliteiten/bijzondere omstandigheden (NL) - 11/05/23- 10:00-12:00
- Middag(h)appje: Camtasia for advanced users (ENG) - 12/05/23 - 13:00-15:00
- Middag(h)appje: Wooclap (NL - digitally) - 16/05/23 - 12:15-12:45
- ChatGPT: wat is de impact op je onderwijs? (NL) - 22/05/23 - 10:00-12:00

2. Research data management (RDM)

- Working group anonymisation - monthly
- DMP writing session - monthly: first Tuesday of the month
- FRDN network day: 'Imaging the future of Open Science Flanders together' - 11/05/23
- Eureka!: on finding and re-using secondary data - 23/05/23 - 13:00-15:00
- Pseudonymizing sensitive data (Hands-on) - 31/05/23 - 13:15-16:15
- Pseudonymizing sensitive data (Theory and hands-on) - 01/06/23
- DMP writing session - 06/06/23 - 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.
- Masterclass 'Uitdagingen bij het implementeren van AI in de gezondheidszorg' - 09 en/of 23/05/23 (ism VAIA)

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.
- Ethnographic research and observational methods (digitally) - 31/05/23 (09:00-12:00) & 02/06/23 (09:00-13:00)
- Introduction to R (digitally) - 12, 19, 22, 26 & 29/06/23 - 13:00-16:00
- Flames summer school - 11-22/09/23

6. 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.

- Colloquium of young researchers - 05-09/06/23
- Third EURECA-PRO Conference on Responsible Consumption and Production - 26-29/09/23 (abstract deadline 15/05/23)

7. 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.

8. 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.

- 2-day masterclass 'AI & digital design tools in architecture' - 11/05-13/05/23
- Masterclass 'Uitdagingen bij het implementeren van AI in de gezondheidszorg' - 09 en/of 23/05/23 (ism SEE)

9. Flemish Supercomputer Centre (VSC)