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Newsletter | June 12, 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 September 07!

2. Curious about how UHasselt is embracing Generative AI?

Generative AI (GenAI) opens up new possibilities to streamline internal processes and administrative tasks, from writing emails and drafting documents to preparing presentations and deploying chatbots. At UHasselt, we are committed to using AI in a responsible, transparent and thoughtful manner. To support this, we have developed a policy framework that outlines key principles and practical guidelines for the use of GenAI.

You can find all relevant information including the framework, core principles, recommended tools, training opportunities and tips for applying AI in education and research on our dedicated intranet webpage.

3. UHasselt-doctors gezocht voor de 10e Vlaamse PhD Cup 2025 (Dutch)

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 mediatraining met o.a. VRT-weervrouw Jacotte Brokken 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 Vlerick-voucher t.w.v. 5.000 euro, een optreden bij Universiteit van Vlaanderen en kans op een boekdeal. Alle info en voorwaarden op www.phdcup.be - inschrijven kan t.e.m. 30 juni 2025.



Details & registration  

1. Acquiring crucial PhD skills

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

2. AI as a creative partner for science communication

Takes place on 04/09/25 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 10/08/25

3. Academic English

Takes place on 05, 12 & 19/09 & 26/09/25 - 09:00-12:00
Registration possible until 10/08/25

4. Speak your mind: Learn how to become more assertive

Takes place on 09 & 16/09 (09:30-12:30) en 07/10/25 (09:30-12:00)
Registration possible until 17/08/25

5. Networking for researchers: the basics

Takes place on 08/09/25 (09:30-17:30)
Registration possible until 07/08/25

6. How to survive an interview for written press, radio, tv, socials & podcasts

Takes place on 15/09 (on campus) & 29/09/25 (online) - 09:30-17:00
Registration possible until 07/08/25

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

Takes place on 25/09/25 - 13:00-17:00
Registration (by the (co-)supervisor!) possible until 12/09/25

8. Managing my PhD

Takes place on 30/09 (09:30-16:30) & 21/10/25 (09:30-13:30)
Registration possible until 29/08/25

9. Collaborating successfully with others

Takes place (digitally) on 01-02/10/25 - 09:30-12:30
Registration possible until 03/09/25

10. Successfully dealing with stakeholders

Takes place on 02/10/25 - 13:00-17:00
Registration possible until 10/09/25

11. Stress and resilience for researchers

Takes place on 06/10 & 03/11/25 - 13:00-17:00
Registration possible until 07/09/25

12. Connect with an introspective board game: KrsKrt 'Work-Life Happiness

Takes place on 06/10/25 - 09:30-12:00
Registration possible until 24/09/25

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

Takes place on 07 & 21/10, 04 & 18/11 and 02, 09 & 16/12/25 (15:00-17:00)
Registration possible until 07/09/25

14. How to be more confident

Takes place on 08/10/25 - 13:30-16:30
Registration possible until 24/09/25

15. Lead, mentor, coach: GROW Coaching for research supervisors 

Takes place on 13 & 14/10/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 14/09/25

16. Hands-on training on GenAI for research

Takes place on 27/10/25 - 10:00-12:00
Registration possible until 29/09/25

17. Bullet journaling as a tool for planning my research

Takes place on 28/10/25 - 15:00-17:00
Registration possible until 01/10/25

18. Postgraduaat bedrijfskunde 2025-2026 (Dutch)

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

19. Stand out with your scientific poster

Takes place on 26/11/25 - 09:30-16:30
Registration possible until 22/10/25

Details & registration 

1. OHDSI Europe symposium and pre-symposium workshops & tutorials (DS HLS)

Takes place on 05-07/07/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration is required

2. Summer school on Bayesian optimization (DS ST)

Takes place on 25-28/08/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration is required

3. Value proposition: Show the benefit of your research!

Takes place on 28/10/25 - 09:00-13:00
Registration possible until 29/09/25

4. Young legal researchers conference (DS BSH - REC)

Takes place on 05/12/25 - 09:00-17:00
Registration possible until 29/09/25 (abstract deadline) & 10/10/25 (registration)

5. Mind the GAP (Good Academic Practices)

Takes place online (permanently accessible)


Details & registration

1. Career development: Gain insight into your talents and ambitions

Takes place on 17/9, 01 & 22/10, 05 & 19/11 (13:00-17:30) & 10/12 (13:30-17:00)
Registration possible until 24/08/25

2. Job shadowing

Takes place on 02/10/25 - 09:00-11:00 (compulsory online preparatory training & and a mandatory written debrief) - actual job shadowing between 06&17/10/25
Registration is required

3. Entrepreneurship: Can I do it? Why would I want to?

Takes place on 14/10/25 - 09:30-13:30
Registration possible until 25/09/25

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 details about 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.

  • Permanently accessible online learning modules:
    • Hoe maak je een groepswerk succesvol? (Dutch)
    • De weg naar betrokken studenten: theorieën en kaders voor het activeren van studenten (Dutch)
    • Inclusief onderwijs: Begin bij jezelf als docent (Dutch)
    • Effectieve feedback: Hoe doe je het en hoe leer je het aan? (Dutch)
    • Studenten aan het stuur: Faciliteer zelfregulerend leren (Dutch)
    • The road to engaged students: Theories and frameworks for student activation
    • What makes group work successful?
    • Effective feedback: How to do it and how to teach it?
    • First aid for education @UHasselt
  • Summerschool: Van inzicht naar actie - Herontdek je lespraktijk met UPLIFT - 03-05/09/25 - 09:30-15:30

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.

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.

  • Statistical modeling using R (digitally) - 16-30/06/25 - 13:00-17:00
  • FLAMES Summer School 2025 - 08-19/09/25 
  • Futures studies approaches - 10/09/25 - 10:30-15:30
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.

9. Flanders AI Academy (VAIA)

Courses and trainings on artificial intelligence for professionals and researchers in Flanders which take place throughout the academic year. For the full offer, please visit 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. FIRRI - Forum of belgian interuniversity research for rehabilitation in internal diseases

4. SciComm academy: training courses and workshops for researchers

5. Europa mediatrainings 

6. Vlaamse PhD Cup - application deadline: 30/06/25

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

8. University of Ljubljana - SEB - Online Doctoral Summer School 2025 - 07-18/07/25

9. XCells conferences: Epigenetics and epigenomics in health & disease + NextGen science gateway  - 24-26/09/25

10. 2025 Bain PhD Challenge Brussels - 26/09/25

11. 22nd International conference on cognition and exploratory learning in digital age - 01-03/11/25

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

13. YUFE online course: Equity, diversity & inclusivity

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

15. Traineeships European commission

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

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