Boost Your Communication Skills – Essentials for PhD Students

Cluster

Communication Skills

Target audience

Doctoral candidates

Teacher

Femke Dewulf (Salix Management Services) 

Abstract

Unlock your potential with our “Communication Skills Basics” course, tailored for doctoral researchers at Universiteit Gent. This interactive program empowers you to communicate confidently in every direction—within your team, with supervisors, and beyond.

Objectives

• Master the art of effective meetings and clear communication with all stakeholders
• Give and receive feedback, say no, and deliver difficult messages in a constructive, professional way
• Strengthen collaboration and team communication, especially in interdisciplinary and international settings

Dates and venue

Registration

• Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. We check if you are eligible to participate. Due to limited places, we give priority to PhD students. Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail (outlook invite).
• Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

• The no show policy applies.

Registration fee

Free of charge for Doctoral School members.

Number of participants

Maximum 12 

Language

English

Evaluation method

How We Evaluate:

• Pre-course intake to tailor your learning
• Active participation and reflection
• A personal action plan for real-world impact
• Peer and trainer feedback to support your growth

After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.