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. DS courses with short deadlines:

Building effective habits - 25/03/25 - 09:00-13:00

Discover the power of habits and transform the way you approach routines! In this engaging workshop, you’ll dive into the science behind habits and learn how to build effective, lasting routines that work for you. Through hands-on exercises, self-assessments and actionable strategies, you'll gain practical tools to replace undesirable habits with productive ones. This is your chance to take control, apply proven techniques and start making meaningful changes. Ready to unlock your potential? Join us and take the first step toward mastering your habits!

Infosession on intellectual property rights BEW & SES (DS BSH) - 20/03/25 - 09:00-10:30

Have you ever wondered how to protect your research results or navigate the complexities of intellectual property? This interactive session, organized by the Tech Transfer Office and the Doctoral School of Behavioural Sciences & Humanities, will guide you through the essentials of IP in academia. Learn who owns the rights to your research, how to safeguard your findings and when to publish or share your work. Gain the insights you need to maximize the impact of your research and explore its potential for commercialization. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your academic career to the next level—register now!

Academic English (DS HLS & DS ST) - 4 sessions in February-March 2025 - 13:00-16:00

Elevate your academic communication skills with the 'Academic English' course, designed for PhD students of the DS HLS (PhD students of the DS ST are more than welcome as well!) who are eager to master the art of scientific writing and presentation. Guided by Prof. Eric Caers and Ms. Eva Cordery, this engaging program provides hands-on sessions that explore academic writing conventions, reader-friendly techniques and effective presentation strategies. With personalized feedback and practical tools tailored to your research field, this course will equip you to confidently convey complex scientific ideas with precision and clarity. Don’t miss the chance to refine your skills—join now and unlock your full academic potential!

2. Online career lunches

In the run-up to the live interuniversity job market for young researchers (Flanders Expo Ghent, 27/03/25 - 12:00-19:00), online career lunches are hosted every Tuesday and Thursday between 06/02 and 20/03/25.

Between 12:00 and 13:00, companies such as Moore, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Consulting Group and many others will introduce themselves and will happily answer any questions you may have. Please find a preliminary overview of the career lunches and all registration links on this page.

3. Let's Talk Science, a taste of science communication - save the date: 01-03/07/25

Want to get a taste of the world of science communication? This three-day event 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. This year's edition will be hosted at KU Leuven.

Details & registration

1. Academic English (DS BSH)

Takes place on 14, 21 & 28/02 & 07/03/25 - 09:00-12:00
Registration possible until 19/01/25

2. Academic English (DS HLS)

Takes place on 14, 21 & 28/02 & 07/03/25 - 13:00-16:00
Registration possible until 19/01/25

3. Speak your mind: learn how to become more assertive

Takes place on 17/03 & 24/03 (09:30-13:00) and 14/04/25 (09:30-12:00)
Registration possible until 24/02/25

4. Stress and resilience for researchers

Takes place on 25/03 & 22/04/25 - 13:00-17:00
Registration possible until 26/02/25

5. Overcoming procrastination - getting things done

Takes place (digitally) on 21/03/25 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 02/03/25

6. Building effective habits

Takes place on 25/03/25 - 09:30-13:00
Registration possible until 27/02/25

7. AI as a creative partner for science communication

Takes place on 28/03/25 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 26/02/25

8. Successfully dealing with stakeholders

Takes place on 03/04/25 - 10:00-16:00
Registration possible until 16/03/25

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Intercultural competences: navigating foreign academic cultures

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

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

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

Details & registration

1. Meet the jury seminar: 'From managing NORM to social norms: in the light of sustainability'

Takes place on 17/01/25 - 12:30-14:00
Registration is required

2. Effective coaching for internship supervisors (DS HLS)

Takes place on 23/01/25 - 13:00-15:30
Registration possible until 05/01/25

3. On-chip learning with organic neuromorphic and biohybrid systems (DS ST)

Takes place on 23/01/25 - 11:00-12:00
Registration is required

4. Research day (DS BSH)

Takes place on 31/01/25 - 12:30-16:00
Registration possible until 13/01/25

5. Critical junior scholar network (DS BSH)

Takes place on 07/02/25 - 13:00-16:00
Registration is required

6. Infosession on intellectual property rights (DS BSH: BEW & SES)

Takes place on 20/03/25 - 09:00-10:30
Registration possible until 26/02/25

7. Systematic review (DS HLS)

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

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

Takes place online (permanently accessible)

Details & registration

1. Online career lunches, within the framework of the interuniversity job market

Takes place every Tuesday and Thursday between 06/02 & 20/03/25 - 12:00-13:00
Registration is required

2. Big interview: online training platform (all DS)

Continuous offer
Registration is required

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

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
Leer (mentale) moeilijkheden bij je studenten herkennen en bespreekbaar maken - 29/01/25 - 09:00-11:30
Leer (mentale) moeilijkheden bij je studenten herkennen en bespreekbaar maken - 12/02/25 - 09:00-11:30
Start to teach (Dutch) - 18/02, 11 & 25 & 28/03/25 - 14:00-16:00
Start to teach - 20/02, 13 & 27/03, 24/04/25 - 10:00-12:00
Inclusief onderwijs: Begin bij jezelf als docent - 27/02/25 - 10:00-12:00
Effective feedback: how to do it and how to teach it? - 17/03/25 - 14:00-16:00
GDPR bij bachelor- en masterproeven - 18/03/25 - 14:00-15:30
ANS in actie! Kwaliteitsvol & digitaal evalueren kan je leren - 20/03/25 - 14:00-16:00
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.

Into the DMP - 20/03/25 - 10:00-12:00
DMP writing session - 20/03/25 - 13:00-15:00
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.

Writing up your findings - the principles of getting your work published (digitally) - 27/01/25 - 10:00-17:00
Introduction to R (digitally) - 07-24/03/25 - 09:00-12:00

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.

Infosessie: Hoe kom ik op een goed idee? - 19/02/25 - 19:00-21:30
Matchmaking Monday - 24/02/25 - 19:00-21:30
Starten als vrij beroeper - 19/03/25 - 19:00-21:30
Rondje van de zaak - 03/04/25 - 19:00-21:30
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)