PE&RC Last years weekend - April 2021
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PE&RC Last years weekend
Friday 23 April - Saturday 24 April 2021
Please note that continuation of this weekend is subject to the Covid-19 situation and measures in April
The idea of this "weekend" is to prepare PhD candidates in the last years of their track for the specific challenges that await them. Among these challenges are the preparation of a thesis, meeting the deadlines associated with thesis defence and the choice of a further career inside or outside science. Next to this attention to the challenges, participants are offered the opportunity to reflect on the years spent obtaining a PhD: what have they learned, what have they not learned, what do they want to pursue in the future. Furthermore, the idea is to create a situation where participants will be able to meet their peers, who are also working on the last phase and to whom they can turn for questions and advice. As in the first years weekend, significant time will be spent on leisure and social activities. Finally, the programme is designed to offer opportunities for interaction between first years and last years PhD candidates.
(Preliminary) Programme
| Day 1 | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Arrival and Registration (with coffee/tea) at Hotel De Bosrand (Bosrand 28, 6718 ZN Ede) |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Introduction to the weekend: Putting an end to your PhD |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Workshop: Sharing your major hurdles for finishing the PhD Group work 13:30-13:50 Explanation + personal phase 13:50-14:30 Sub-group phase (3-4 persons per group) 14:30-15:00 Group report |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee / Tea break |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | WORKSHOP: Pitching – Preparation for your oral defence Caro Struijke How to prepare for your oral defence? How do I deal with stress? How do I answer questions? |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Drinks in the bar |
| 18:00 - 19:30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 - 21:30 | Career Perspectives – Networking session with PE&RC Alumni |
| 21:30 - late | Leisure activities and drinks: those that have interesting games (cards, monopoly, etc.) please bring them along! |
| Day 2: (new situation finishing at 19:00 after dinner) | |
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 - 10:30 | WORKSHOP: Into the Future – Part 1 Group work First steps into the future – Skills & Values 9.00-9.30 Introduction 9.30-10.00 Personal phase 10.00-10.30 Sub-group discussion |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee / Tea break |
| 11:00 - 12:30 |
WORKSHOP: Your job interview pitch |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30- 15:00 | WORKSHOP: Into the Future – Part 2 Group work Preparation presentations future plans – How to overcome your major hurdles? What is your personal career perspective? How to get there? |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee / Tea break |
| 15:30-17:00 | Presentations about future plans Group work |
| 17:00-17:30 | Wrap up |
| 17:30-19:00 | Farewell drinks & diner |
| 19:00 | Go back home to finish your PhD! |
Target group
The "weekend" is meant for all PE&RC PhDs that are in the final two years of their PhD track.
Location
The "weekend" will be held at Hotel De Bosrand (Bosrand 28, 6718 ZN Ede)
Fees
The "weekend" is free of charge for all PE&RC PhD candidates (all others pay 100 euros). Do note that beverages are on your own account.
Logistical issues
Bring outdoor clothing and a rain coat, since we will be taking a walk in the forest. Food and drinks are catered for. Beverages are on your own account.
More information
Lennart Suselbeek
Phone: +31 (0) 317 485426
Email: lennart.suselbeek@wur.nl
Claudius van de Vijver
Phone: +31 (0) 317 485116
Email: claudius.vandevijver@wur.nl
Amber Heijboer
Phone: +31 (0) 20 525 7451
Email: a.heijboer@uva.nl
Registration
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