Concurrent workshops

The following interactive workshops are organized as concurrent sessions from 13:15 until 14:15.

Infographics: visualize your research! 

Recording & Slides

Is it possible to turn complex scientific research into a clear and attractive infographic? Where should you start? Which tools and software should you use? And where can you find inspiration?

This workshop is filled with practical tips for creating your own infographic, spiced up with historical, famous and inspiring examples of infographics. At the end of the session, you will have received enough inspiration to turn your own research into a visual masterpiece!

Guest speaker: Koen Van den Eeckhout, Baryon

The academic pitch: science, short and sweet

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The pitching format has been increasingly adopted in the context of academic conferences and applications. In this one-hour workshop, we deduce general guidelines for proper pitching from authentic examples. The session will focus on message, structure and delivery.

Tom De Moor coordinates, develops and teaches academic and professional language education for the University Language Centre. Among other fields, he specializes in presentation and application skills. He frequently coaches Ghent University’s (doctoral) researchers for grant proposal pitching.

Guest speaker: Tom De Moor, University Language Centre (UCT)

Secrets of networking

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Networking is a must. That’s a no brainer. But after all it seems that’s easier said than done. How do you network in an effective/efficient way? By giving, giving and once again giving, following network expert and -coach Dimitri Verhoye. “It’s not because you’re helpful, that you may receive something back on the very short term.” Though a (n extensive) network offers opportunities, it takes time. You don’t feel yourself a good/great networker yet? No panic, you can learn how to do it. There are no born networkers. “Networking starts with getting in touch with new contacts”. But the big challenge starts afterwards: how do we get this network in the air and how do we “profit” from our network? During Dimitri’s sessions you get plenty of tips, tricks and yes even a methodology on networking. Leaving our comfort zone of networking and entering the effort zone will become even fun. After his session there will be less secrets on networking: how to build your network, how to maintain, how to expand, how to enforce your network so that you, your environment and your company ‘take’ the benefits. Focus can be either on internal networking or external networking or both

Guest speaker: Dimitri Verhoye, Smart A’dvice

More than ChatGPT: Explore AI tools for literature research

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Are you embracing AI's potential yet, or are you approaching it with caution? Join us in exploring AI tools in literature searching, where we'll delve into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and discover how AI technologies can enhance your literature research. We'll introduce you to some AI tool repositories and delve deeper into some AI tools for literature searching, such as Elicit.org and Litmaps.com. During this workshop, we'll explore the practical use of these tools and their impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of your literature research. Dive into the future of literature searching with AI!"

Guest speaker: Nele Pauwels (Information specialist, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent)

Using tools to keep notes about your research project

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Move beyond the scribblings in a paper notebook. Keeping track of what you do during your research is essential for demonstrating research integrity, for understanding what you did and for enhancing the efficiency of your research. During this workshop we will discuss examples of research documentation and get acquainted with some of the tools provided by Ghent University to facilitate digital note keeping, including a sneak peek at the upcoming institutional ELN software.

Guest speaker: Laura Standaert (Data steward Life Sciences, Data Stewards Ghent University)

EU Funding Opportunities: A seminar for research empowerment

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Join us for an enlightening session that empowers you to navigate the complexities of EU funding. This session provides a nuanced understanding of EU funding programs, supported by real stories from accomplished winners. This seminar goes beyond imparting information; it's a collaborative exploration. Our university's dedicated support team, well-acquainted with EU funding intricacies, will sharing their support offer. Delve into insights regarding opportunities and challenges, understanding that, with the right guidance, securing EU funding is within your reach. Consider this session your gateway to comprehending and harnessing the potential of EU funding for impactful research projects. 

Guest speakers: Evi Lippens & Frederik Vandecasteele (EU team Ghent University)