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The Office of Doctoral Studies (B.E.D.) is pleased to announce that the next edition of the Induction Days will be held from March 25 to March 27, 2026, in Belval. This event, dedicated to new doctoral candidates who joined the University of Luxembourg between October 15 2025, and March 15, 2026, aims to equip participants with essential soft skills to successfully begin their doctorate and to facilitate their integration into the research community.

The Office of Doctoral Studies offers Induction Days for new doctoral candidates joining the University of Luxembourg. The purpose of the Induction Days is to give all new doctoral candidates guidance on academic requirements, culture, and expectations right from the beginning of their doctoral studies. A condensed program of transferable skills will equip the participants with the most needed soft skills to start their doctorate and grant them a sense of belonging to the research community, ensuring they get the right points of contact.

Full participation to the induction days (including pre & post assignments) will guarantee a minimum of 2 ECTS from the Transferable Skills team. Possible further credits will be allocated by the doctoral schools. Eligible doctoral candidates will receive more information and access to a Moodle page.

Programme

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

08.30 – 12.30

Welcome breakfast & word by the Head of the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (Prof. Stephanie Kreis)

FAQ – My Doctoral Life cycle (Office of Doctoral Studies and HR)

Transferable Skills

Starting your PhD research

Meet the current PhDs

Student Services presentations
12.30-13.30

Buffet lunch (with student services booths)
13.30 – 17.00

Networking event with the Luxembourg Institutes

Mocktail reception

Thursday, 26 March 2026

08.30 – 12.00

Group split, both topics covered by each group:

Teaching Skills

Presentation Skills
13.30 – 17.00

Teaching Skills

Presentation Skills

Friday, 27 March 2026

09.00-11.15

Good Scientific Practice

Panel on Ethics

Break and networking
11.15-12.30

Data Protection Management

Open Science

Intellectual Property

Research Data Management