The Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (DSSE), part of the University of Luxembourg, organises for the first time an informative and networking event entitled “Value of Structured Doctoral Education“. It will take place on Friday 29 March 2019 on Belval campus.
PROGRAMME
16:00 Welcome Speech and Introduction
Prof. Serge Haan, Vice Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC)
16:10 Presentation of DESCOM: Doctoral Education in Science Communication
Nicole Paschek, Project Management
16:20 Panel Discussion
Moderation Prof. Susanne Siebentritt, Head of the DSSE
17:20 Beer tasting and informal networking
18:30 Closing
DISCUSSION
Especially intended for Master and young PhD students, the event will enable to discuss the following topics:
– Is there added value of formal doctoral courses and formal training activities for the professional career?
– How useful did you find transferable skills training?
– How to get noticed in the job market: building skills that translate to all careers
– Getting postdoctoral experience in industry
– Moving into industry without postdoctoral experience
– Finding and succeeding in an academic postdoc
– Academia: Balancing teaching & research
After the panel discussion, a beer tasting will provide a more informal frame for personal exchange between participants and the invited Alumni.
REGISTRATION
Please register via this link before 25 March 2019.