Concurrent workshops
The following interactive workshops are organized as concurrent sessions from 13:15 until 14:15.
Being a scientist in public space: how to share your expertise? From silent work to speaking out loud
Auditorium B or livestream
When thinking about outreach, people often spontaneously think about an interview in the media or writing an opinion article. These contributions are valuable but there is more. One can also create impact by one-one-talks, taking part of commissions and counsels or giving input to parliamentary debates.
In this workshop, one will be introduced in the variety of means and methods of societal outreach. We will also exchange thoughts and practices.
Speaker: Prof. dr. Ignaas Devisch, Philosophy of Medicine and Ethics
Your academic journey in a CV
Auditorium A or livestream
In this interactive workshop we will list do’s and don’ts for drafting a cv with an academic background.
Your cv is the business card that makes (or breaks) the first impression a recruiter gets of your profile. It should show your professional personality, be adapted to the targeted position and communicate your killer points. In this workshop, we will deduce guidelines regarding style, structure and content based on discussion of frequently raised questions and authentic input.
Speaker: to be announced, University Language Centre
Start your own business based on your research: build a spin-off!
Seminar room 0.2 – Gertrude Elion or livestream
Join us to explore what a university spin-off is, how to create one, and how Ghent University supports researchers throughout the process. The session will be led by Simon De Corte, Spin-off Advisor at the UGent Tech Transfer Office, and will feature an inspiring testimonial from a spin-off company originating from one of the organizing faculties.
Speaker: Simon De Corte, TechTransfer Office
Literature research in the AI era
Seminar room 0.3 – Alexander Fleming or livestream
Are you embracing AI’s potential or approaching it with caution? In this session, we move from traditional literature searches to the dynamic world of AI-assisted literature research. Discover how AI is reshaping the way we find, analyze, and synthesize academic sources. We’ll introduce some free tools—such as Elicit.org, Litmaps.com —and explore their practical applications for retrieving relevant evidence. Alongside the opportunities, we’ll also address the risks and challenges of using AI for literature research. Finally, we reflect on what this evolving landscape means for you as an author and peer reviewer.
Speaker: Nele Pauwels, The Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent
What we talk about when we talk about doing a PhD
Seminar room -1.4 – Friederich Sertürner or livestream
Doing a PhD means growing into an independent researcher, capable of producing original research that contributes to academic, technological, social or cultural progress. It also means developing a rapport with your supervisors, taking responsibility within the academic community, and, in most cases, finding a way to fund your research. In this presentation, we’ll take you on a helicopter tour of the doctoral degree at Ghent University.
Speaker: Jasper Schelstraete, Doctoral School
What is a fulfilling job? Career support for early career researchers
Seminar room -1.11 – Apotheek or livestream
Whether you want to pursue an academic career or a career outside of academia, an effective job search takes up a good amount of time and requires thorough reflection. Doctoral School’s PhD Career Hub brings together several initiatives to support early career researchers in this search. In this workshop, we’ll explore what Doctoral School can do for you and we’ll work together to find out some of the crucial elements that are part of a fulfilling job.
Speaker: Jo Bogaerts, Doctoral School – PhD Career Hub