WIAS Introduction Day
Course schedule
Dates | Start time | End time | Location | Coordinator | registrations app/max |
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20 April 2023 | 08:45 | 20:00 | WICC | WIAS | 28 / 30 | Apply | |
19 October 2023 | 08:45 | 20:00 | WICC | WIAS | 8 / 30 | Apply |
Course description
Course description
This is a compulsory course for all PhD candidates enrolled with the Graduate School WIAS. You are strongly advised to take this course within the first six months of registration or at the first opportunity when you are in the Netherlands.
During this course you will be provided with important information and guidance that will be will help to equip you for the rest of your PhD. You will get to meet other PhD candidates through group work and networking during the breaks and dinner.
General Information
Target Group |
WIAS PhD candidates |
Course level |
general, postgraduate |
Group size |
a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 participants |
Course duration |
1 day (including networking dinner) and given twice per year |
Prior knowledge |
none |
Homework/ self- study |
Familiarization with information for PhDs on the WUR and WIAS websites |
Language |
English |
Credit points |
0.3 ECTS |
Name lecturers |
Hans Komen, Nicole Rodenburg, Maria Forlenza, Mark Goldman, Walter Gerrits and a WAPS council representative |
Teaching methods |
Lectures and working groups |
In-person |
Off campus |
Programme
8:45 Registration and coffee
9:00 Welcome - WIAS Education Coordinator
Introduction
9:05 Introduction to WIAS – Nicole Rodenburg (WIAS Executive Secretary)
9:55 Break
PhD-supervisor communication
10:10 PhD candidate - Mark Goldman
10:40 Supervisor - Maria Forlenza
11:15 Break
11:35 Project and time management - Hans Komen
12:30 Break
13:30 Project and time management (continued) - Hans Komen
15:15 Break
15:30 Managing stakeholders on your project - Walter Gerrits
17:15 Introduction to WAPS council - WAPS representative
17:30 Dinner