PE&RC Midterm weekend - June 2021
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PE&RC Midterm weekend
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 June 2021
Please note that continuation of this weekend is subject to the Covid-19 situation and measures in June
Scope
Whereas the idea of the first years weekend was to make you more familiar with what to expect during the PhD track and how to avoid major catastrophes and disappointments, this will be the time to reflect and see if nevertheless such catastrophes and disappointments have surfaced, and how to deal with them. In light of this, some workshops are organised: "Communication with your supervisor", "Stress and work pressure", "Time and project management", and "Paper writing". An essential part of the weekend is also reflecting on the question "Am I on Schedule?" We will reflect on this in groups and then we will together think of ways to catch up if your lagging behind, or to stimulate and motivate you to keep up the good work. We will also discuss people's personal plan of action for the second part of the PhD. Apart from these issues, the importance of networking and peer-coaching are highlighted. Finally, this "weekend" is meant to get back in touch with your fellow PhDs and learn from them how to tackle specific issues.
(Preliminary) Programme
| Day 1 | |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Arrival and registration of attendance (with coffee / tea) |
| 11:15 - 12:15 |
Introduction to the weekend
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| 12:15 - 13:00 |
Corona and your PhD |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | WORKSHOP | Happiness: Past, present, future
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| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee / Tea |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | WORKSHOP Happiness: Past, present, future- continued |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Drinks in the bar - time to relax |
| 18:30 - 20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:00 - 21:00 | Evening Activity |
| 21:00 | Joint games/ Drinks in the Bar/ Leisure time/ Geo-Guesser/ Pictionary? |
| Day 2: (new situation finishing at 19:00 after dinner) | |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
REFLECTION ON DAY 1: PhD Challenges & Solutions
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| 11:00 - 11:15 | Coffee / Tea |
| 11:15 - 12:30 | Workshop | Networking and Profiling: Increasing your domain of influence
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| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | PERSONAL PLAN OF ACTION: What must I do to reach my objective? (prepare a 2-minute pitch):
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| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee / Tea |
| 15:30-16:30 | PLAN OF ACTION: Pitch presentations (2 min. pitch + 3 min. discussion) |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Reflection on the weekend and take home messages |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Farewell Drinks |
| 18:00 - 19:30 | Dinner |
Target group
This "weekend" is primarily meant for PhD candidates in the second or third year of their PhD.
Location
The "weekend" will be held at Parkhotel De Bosrand in Ede (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
Bedding and towels are supplied by the venue. Food and drinks are catered for. Beverages are on your own account.
More information
Claudius van de Vijver
Phone: +31 (0) 317 485116
Email: claudius.vandevijver@wur.nl
Lennart Suselbeek
Phone: +31 (0) 317 485426
Email: lennart.suselbeek@wur.nl
Amber Heijboer
Phone: +31 (0) 20 525 7451
Email: a.heijboer@uva.nl
Registration
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