Newsletter | July 16, 2026
As summer is here, we would like to wish all our researchers a relaxing and inspiring summer break. We hope you find some time to recharge, enjoy the sunshine and step away from your research from time to time. ☀️
We will be back with our next newsletter at the end of August.
Until then, have a wonderful summer!
This newsletter provides an overview of all upcoming activities for PhD students organised by the doctoral schools and links to other potentially interesting events or information.
More details on and registration links for 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. Last chance to register!
Don’t miss your chance to boost your skills! Check out our new ‘In the Picture – Summer Deadlines’ section on the website, where you’ll find Doctoral Schools courses and initiatives with registration deadlines over the summer. We’ve highlighted a few of them below - so be quick, as places are allocated on a first come, first served basis!
2. Worth a look: inspiring links & tools for researchers
Discover our Inspiring links & tools page: a growing collection of external initiatives, resources and practical tools selected with PhD students and postdocs in mind. Explore summer schools and training opportunities, conferences and scientific events, competitions and calls, useful resources and tools that can support your research journey, spark new ideas and help you expand your network.
Take a look, get inspired and discover what could help you take your next step.
Looking to broaden your horizon? Our
generic competences training offer covers essential skills that bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. These "transferable skills" are generally open to all PhD students and postdocs.
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Upcoming topics:
Out of Frame: on inclusive science communication
How to survive an interview for written press, radio, tv, socials & podcasts
From research to impact: How to write and evaluate an impact plan?
Hands-on training on GenAI for research
AI as a creative partner for science communication
👉 Explore the generic course offer on our website!
Master the tools of the trade with our specialised academic research competences training offer. We provide training specifically designed to help researchers excel within the university context and sharpen their scientific profile.
👉 View the full academic research course offer here!
Ready to take the next step? Explore a dedicated programme of events, coaching and training designed to support your professional growth, together with a wide range of online resources.
👉 Check out our events and coaching options as well as the online tools overview!
The doctoral schools work together with several other departments and organisations. For more details about their course offer and acknowledgement in your doctoral school portfolio, please consult this webpage and check out:
In addition, the Doctoral Schools partner with a variety of external organisations. Curious to learn more? Explore their activities and course opportunities through the online overview.
We regularly collect inspiring links, tools and resources that may be valuable for your research and career development. Curious to explore more? Check out the full overview.
