Online Panel Discussion: From PhD to practice

During this online, interactive panel discussion PhD holders will share insights and experiences about their roles at hogescholen, representing various domains to provide a comprehensive view of career opportunities. Panelists will discuss what motivated them personally to pursue a career at a hogeschool, how working at a hogeschool differs from a university environment, and they will provide valuable advice for PhD holders considering such a career move.

The language of the session will be Dutch. This is not to exclude anyone, but someone starting a job at a hogeschool will at least need to be able to understand Dutch. Feel free to join if you can understand the language fairly well, even if you are not a native Dutch speaker.

The topics that will be discussed:

• Research: How does a PhD holder contribute to innovative research at hogescholen? What skills are essential for successful applied research?
• Education: What makes teaching at a hogeschool unique? How do you apply your academic knowledge in practice-oriented education?
• Policy and management: What challenges and opportunities arise for PhD holders working in policy roles?
• Expertise centers: How do government-supported centers, ‘Steunpunten’, function as important networking channels for PhD holders? How can PhD holders leverage these centers to enhance their career opportunities?

Panel members:

• Peter de Graef
  Head of Department of People and Well-being at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
  PhD Psychology, KU Leuven
• Saartje Cromheecke
  HR Business Partner at Artevelde Hogeschool
  PhD Psychology, UGent
• Liese Exelmans
  Docent and senior researcher at Karel de Grote Hogeschool
  PhD Social Sciences, KU Leuven
• Franne Mullens
  Docent at PXL and postdoc at VUB
  PhD Social Sciences, VUB

More information and details can be found on the following website: https://vlir.be/phd-talent-meets-hogescholen/ 

Why?

This panel session is part of the campaign 'PhD Talent Meets Hogescholen'. It highlights the unique opportunities that hogescholen offer to PhD holders. Through authentic stories and interactive activities, the campaign will showcase the career paths and meaningful roles PhD holders occupy. 

For whom?

• Postdocs & PhD students from all researcher backgrounds, and anyone interested in career opportunities at Flemish hogescholen.

When and where?

• May 26, 2025 - 12:00-13:30
• Online

Registration?

• Registration is possible via this link. 
• Do bear in mind that this session will be in Dutch.