Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme

23 October

• 09.45 – 10.00

  Kick-off session

  • MSA 2.230
    

  • Lena Steveker
    Assistant professor in English Studies, Vice-Head of the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences
    

• 10.00 – 11.00

  Introduction

  • MSA 2.230
    

  • Lena Steveker
    Assistant professor in English Studies, Vice-Head of the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences

• 11.00 – 11.30

  Coffee & mingle ☕

  • MSA – E02 – 0242070 (2nd floor)

• 11.30 – 13.00

  Communicating with Confidence in Academic Settings

  • MSA 2.230
    

  • Liz Parsons
    
    Session Description: Making a strong first impression is more than just a social skill — it’s a strategic academic tool. This interactive session will help you articulate your research interests, strengths, and goals with clarity and impact. Whether you’re at a conference, seminar, or coffee chat, you’ll feel ready to connect with confidence and navigate conversations with mentors, peers, and professionals at every stage of your academic journey.

• 13.00 – 14.00

  Lunch 🍴

  • MSA – E02 – 0242070 (2nd floor)

• 14.00 – 15.00

  Research Grant Writing with the Doctoral Programme Directors

  • MSA 2.230
    

  • Lena Steveker
    Doctoral Programme Director in Humanities
    

  • Robin Samuel
    Doctoral Programme Director in Social Sciences
    

  • Robert Kumsta
    Doctoral Programme Director in Psychology
    

• 15.00 – 15.30

  Break ☕

  • MSA – E02 – 0242070 (2nd floor)

• 15.30 – 16.30

  AI session

  • MSA 2.230
    

  • Lena Steveker

• 16.30 onwards

  Apero reception ☕

  • MSA – E02 – 0242070 (2nd floor)