{"id":959,"date":"2023-06-20T12:28:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T12:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.prod.unilu.spikeseed.cloud\/research-en\/?page_id=959"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:39:11","slug":"skills-and-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/organise\/skills-and-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills and Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><!-- SecondaryNavigationMirror --><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"3f43b96a-337b-41f1-8d8a-6c032b20b1c7\">\n    <nav id=\"secondary-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary menu\" class=\"secondary-nav\">\n        <button class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"secondary-navigation__list\" title=\"The selected page is Overview\" type=\"button\">\n            <span class=\"btn__name mr-auto\">Overview<\/span>\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n\n        <ul id=\"secondary-navigation__list\" class=\"secondary-nav__list\">\n            <li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"secondary-nav__link \">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n        <span class=\"secondary-nav__name\">Overview<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/schools-and-programmes\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"secondary-nav__link \">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n        <span class=\"secondary-nav__name\">Schools and programmes<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/become-a-supervisor\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"secondary-nav__link \">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n        <span class=\"secondary-nav__name\">Becoming a supervisor<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/organise\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"secondary-nav__link \">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n        <span class=\"secondary-nav__name\">Organise doctoral studies<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/meet-our-phd-community\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"secondary-nav__link \">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n        <span class=\"secondary-nav__name\">Meet our community<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end SecondaryNavigationMirror --><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"skills-and-training\"\n    >\nSkills and training<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Course work includes transferable skills, disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses. The aim is to give doctoral candidates the opportunity to develop skills and useful knowledge for their thesis, whilst at the same time gaining a solid basis for their research within their specific discipline, the academic community and future employers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/Designer-1-1.jpeg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/Designer-1-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/Designer-1-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/Designer-1-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/Designer-1-1.jpeg 1024w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Training takes place in small groups to promote knowledge exchange. Doctoral candidates are given the opportunity to engage in a dialogue and receive support from their peers. Doctoral candidates will engage in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">In-depth knowledge in their field of expertise;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Training in research methods;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Academic writing and communication skills;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">A greater awareness of ethical issues in research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Interdisciplinary expertise;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Skills such as project management and presentation techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"ects\"\n    >\nECTS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"european-credit-transfer-and-accumulation-system\"\n    >\nEuropean Credit Transfer and Accumulation System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the course of the doctoral studies with us doctoral candidates are required to gain a minimum of 20 ECTS credits (under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Minimum 5 ECTS in transferable skills courses<\/strong>, including one course in ethics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Remaining ECTS in transferable skills or disciplinary and\/or interdisciplinary courses within their Doctoral School;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: 1 ECTS equals approximately 25-30 working hours (this may include seminars, conferences, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each doctoral programme has its own specific policies on ECTS, so it is recommended to always consult the policies related to their doctoral programme to confirm the requirements&nbsp;for their doctoral studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"training\"\n    >\nTraining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"fd6f59d5-ef2b-4edc-ac14-ebfd287c93a1\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"transferable-skills-training\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-62b94d75-f9d7-4d56-87ba-e75ada113275\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-62b94d75-f9d7-4d56-87ba-e75ada113275\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-62b94d75-f9d7-4d56-87ba-e75ada113275\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Transferable Skills training            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-62b94d75-f9d7-4d56-87ba-e75ada113275\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-62b94d75-f9d7-4d56-87ba-e75ada113275\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;fd6f59d5-ef2b-4edc-ac14-ebfd287c93a1&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Transferable skills can be used during your doctoral period but are not directly related to your research topic; however, they are important for your future career and you can acquire them free of charge at the University of Luxembourg!<br><br>The courses are organised by the transferable skills team in the University Competence Center and include good scientific practice, writing research papers, conference skills, assertiveness, managing your relationship with your doctoral supervisor, advanced teaching skills, navigating social media, project management, etc.<br><br>Additional courses are also available through the respective doctoral schools.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/18155710\/TS-catalogue-2026v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/17115859\/Critical-thinking_TS_visual.png\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/17115859\/Critical-thinking_TS_visual-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/17115859\/Critical-thinking_TS_visual.png 400w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 79.00% 100.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 79.00% 100.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Transferable Skills course catalogue Summer semester 2025-2026<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--download \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--download\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/17113742\/TS-Flyer-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/17115859\/Critical-thinking_TS_visual.png\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/17115859\/Critical-thinking_TS_visual-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/17115859\/Critical-thinking_TS_visual.png 400w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 79.00% 100.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 79.00% 100.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Transferable Skills Flyer course overview Summer semester 2025-2026<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--download \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--download\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Contact for questions regarding transferable skills courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-info-wrapper\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info\">\n        <li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper icon-info\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2  wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--email \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--email\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-1-125-rem-font-size\"><a href=\"mailto:ts@uni.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ts@uni.lu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"enrollment-for-visiting-and-external-doctoral-candidates\"\n    >\nEnrollment for visiting and external doctoral candidates<\/h4>\n\n<p>If there are spaces remaining, transferable skills courses and courses run by doctoral programmes are also available to visiting doctoral candidates and doctoral candidates at the Luxembourg research institutes (LIST, LIH, LISER &amp; LNS). <\/p>\n\n<p>Our Doctoral School Courses (including the Transferable Skills courses) are available on our Moodle platform, which is only reachable by the Doctoral Candidates of our University (for security reasons).<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"disciplinary-and-interdisciplinary-training\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-8e004123-e0d5-4bc1-9df3-44ccd834d2cc\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-8e004123-e0d5-4bc1-9df3-44ccd834d2cc\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-8e004123-e0d5-4bc1-9df3-44ccd834d2cc\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary training            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-8e004123-e0d5-4bc1-9df3-44ccd834d2cc\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-8e004123-e0d5-4bc1-9df3-44ccd834d2cc\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;fd6f59d5-ef2b-4edc-ac14-ebfd287c93a1&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>In addition to the Transferable Skills Training, at the University of Luxembourg, we offer both disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses to ensure our doctoral candidates develop deep expertise in their field while gaining broader perspectives and transferable skills. This combination fosters innovation, enhances collaboration across research areas, and prepares candidates for diverse career paths within and beyond academia.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/schools-and-programmes\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--dark-2 icon--lg wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--principal-investigator \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--principal-investigator\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Doctoral Schools and Doctoral Programmes<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"learning-science-communication\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-a7da731c-ddb3-41ed-8a69-72e18f18736e\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-a7da731c-ddb3-41ed-8a69-72e18f18736e\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-a7da731c-ddb3-41ed-8a69-72e18f18736e\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Learning Science Communication            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-a7da731c-ddb3-41ed-8a69-72e18f18736e\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-a7da731c-ddb3-41ed-8a69-72e18f18736e\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;fd6f59d5-ef2b-4edc-ac14-ebfd287c93a1&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"DESCOM square logo\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/Logo-DESCOM-square.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/Logo-DESCOM-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/Logo-DESCOM-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/Logo-DESCOM-square.jpg 725w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 50%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Communicating science and research to non-scientific audiences is a transferable skill that becomes ever more important. DESCOM (Doctoral Education in Science COMmunication) is an educational project that helps you learn the basics and gain some hands-on experience in science communication. DESCOM was supported by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and aims to support interactions between academia and the public by providing training in science communication. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"2f2cabeb-9de4-4320-907e-b89de91f733f\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"course\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-63abd28b-8f33-42d8-9161-d5f1b9866bf3\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-63abd28b-8f33-42d8-9161-d5f1b9866bf3\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-63abd28b-8f33-42d8-9161-d5f1b9866bf3\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Course            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-63abd28b-8f33-42d8-9161-d5f1b9866bf3\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-63abd28b-8f33-42d8-9161-d5f1b9866bf3\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;2f2cabeb-9de4-4320-907e-b89de91f733f&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>This 4-day introductory course (2 ECTS) will give you an understanding of basic concepts of science communication. You will also get to know the organizational structures involved as well as different communication tools. 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