On-site
WIAS Introductory Course for new PhD candidates (0.6 ECTS)
Course description
This compulsory two-day introductory course is intended for all PhD candidates enrolled with the Graduate School WIAS. It aims to prepare you for your PhD journey. During this course we will provide you with some tools that could help you to successfully manage your PhD project and education. In addition, the activities planned will facilitate you in building a strong network with your fellow PhD candidates. The training will be in the form lectures, group work, plenary discussions, and social events.
To maximally benefit from this course, we strongly advise you register for the next available course after the start of your PhD (within the first six months of the start of your PhD). This is an off-campus course with an overnight stay.
The course program will be sent to you before the start of the course.
Target Group | WIAS PhDs |
Course level | general, postgraduate |
Group size | a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 25 participants |
Course duration | 2 days with an overnight stay. Given twice per year |
Prior knowledge | Be familiar with PhD documents on the WIAS website |
Homework/ self- study | Familiarization with information for PhDs on the WUR and WIAS website |
Language | English |
Credit points | 0.6 ECTS |
Name lecturers | Nicole Rodenburg, Maria Forlenza, Mark Goldman, Michiel Kleerebezem, Johan Schrama and a WAPS council representative |
Teaching methods | Lectures and working group discussions |
In-person | Parkhotel De Bosrand |
Fee: This course is free of charge for all WIAS PhD candidates.
Cancellation conditions: Until four weeks before the start of the course, you can cancel free of charge. After this date you will be charged with the €225
Information: For more information please contact wias@wur.nl.