Career event

Join us for the opportunity to communicate with companies hiring PhD graduates and participate in entrepreneurship education tailored for your background! 

Note that the workshop space is limited – please reserve your spot for one of the workshops through the registration:

Register here for event and workshops!

  • 14:00 – 16:00 Entrepreneurship event and workshops 

Workshop 1: salary negotiation – more info here  (Full)

Location: Buys Ballot common area of 5th floor 

Are you uncomfortable being assertive as a starter towards your future employer? A shame, because there is room for negotiation in every employment interview. In this workshop, you will learn how to conduct an effective employment interview. You will be introduced to the various topics you can negotiate on and will select the aspects that are most important to you. This will make it easier to conduct a salary negotiation.

Workshop 2:  Writing a CV and Cover Letter – more info here (Full)

Location: Buys Ballot 6.07

Are you looking for an internship or applying for a job? In this workshop, you will learn what’s standard when creating a strong CV and cover letter. After completing this workshop, you will have the tools to further optimise your CV and letter.

Workshop 3: Academic entrepreneurship for PhDs: Kick-off of the Valorization competition 

Location: Minnaert Mezzanine

14:00

  1.  USP's ecosystem to Make It Matter 
    Intro to valorization and the Identify – Explore – Make it Matter program 
    Niek Tettero, Business Developer Utrecht Holdings & TTT-AI,  Mariliis Tark-Dame, Funding advisor RSO Beta & AI Labs
     
  2. Pitches from the valorization ecosystem
     
  3. From research to venture: creating impact with your scientific research
    This presentation will explain the initial steps for transforming your research into a business that will solve a market problem and explain the steps to apply prior and during your first science-based business proposal
    Chris Veary, AI Strategy Lead ROM Utrecht Region and Bas de Bruijn, Investment Manager ROM Utrecht Region

15:00

Startup talks:

UCANACT Intent to Action and Beyond

UCANACT develops digital solution to empower individuals with motor disabilities to reclaim their independence, control personal devices, and reconnect with family and loved ones 
Julia Berezutskaya, CEO of UMCU spin-off UCANACT 

Beyond Weather • The fine-tuning platform for AI Weather models 
Beyond Weather develops dedicated weather models for their customers goals, risks, and operations.

Jannes van Ingen, CEO of VU spin-off BeyondWeather

 

  • 16:00 – 18:00 Networking market  

Location: KBG ground floor

Meet representatives from government bodies, research institutes, companies, and more! Enjoy informal conversations over free drinks and snacks. 

    

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at this email address (phdcouncil.gsns@uu.nl). 
For workshop-specific inquiries, please contact career services (careerofficer.science@uu.nl). 

Confirmed company attendance: