Event

Induction Days for new doctoral candidates

  • Location

    SKIP room, Belval

    6 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux

    4362, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

  • Topic(s)
    Computer Science & ICT, Economics & Management, Education & Social Work, Finance, Humanities, Law, Life Sciences & Medicine, Mathematics, Psychology, Neurosciences & Behavioural Economics, Social Sciences
  • Type(s)
    Courses and workshops, Free of charge, In-person event

The Office of Doctoral Studies (B.E.D.) is pleased to announce that the next edition of the Induction Days will be held from October 20 to October 22, 2025, in Belval. This event, dedicated to new doctoral candidates who joined the University of Luxembourg between June 1, 2025, and October 15, 2025, 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

Monday, 20 October 2025

  • 08.30 – 11.30

    Welcome breakfast & word by the Vice-Rector for Research (Prof. Simone Niclou)

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

    Starting your PhD research

    Meet the current PhDs

  • 12.15-13.30

    Buffet lunch (with student services booths)

  • 13.30 – 17.00

    Networking event with the Luxembourg Institutes

    Mocktail reception

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

  • 09.00 – 12.00

    Group split, both topics covered by each group:

    Teaching Skills

    Presentation Skills

  • 13.00 – 16.30

    Teaching Skills

    Presentation Skills

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Thursday, 23 October 2025

  • 09.45-16.30

    DSHSS specific day

The next Induction Days will take place on 25-27 March 2026 and on 7-9 October 2026.

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