GSNS PhD Intro Course

PhD Intro Course: Taking Charge of Your PhD

For GSNS PhD candidates in their first few month of PhD. 

The GSNS Intro course aims to provide you with the tools to kickstart your PhD.  

In two sessions you will: 

  • meet other starting PhD candidates within our faculty & share experiences
  • learn about your rights and responsibilities as a PhD candidate
  • be guided through the necessary practical & administrative steps at the beginning of your PhD
  • learn about existing training possibilities as well as support for PhD candidates within the graduate school, faculty & university

We will further touch upon: 

  • Development of competences during your PhD
  • Efficient communication & collaboration with your supervisory team
  • Project planning & management
  • Do's & Don'ts for PhD candidates 

Course Schedule & Registration 

The training consists of two sessions (Monday morning & Thursday afternoon). 

Please note: locations to be announced. 

 Session 1Session 2Registration
Group 1Mon 21/09/2026
10h-13h
DDW - 1.20		Thu 01/10/2026
15h-18h
MIN - 2.05		Register closed
Group 2Mon 26/10/2026
10h-13h
DDW - 1.20		Thu 12/11/2026
15h-18h
MIN - 0.09		Register here before 12/10/2026
Group 3Mon 07/12/2026
10h-13h
BOL - 1.078 HYBRIDE		Thu 17/12/2026
15.15h-18.15h
MIN - 0.15 HYBRIDE		Register here before 23/11/2026
Group 4 Mon 18/01/2027
10h-13h
RUPPERT - 119		Thu 28/01/2027
15h-18h
 BBG - 2.5		Register here before 04/01/2027
Group 5Mon 12/04/2027
10h-13h
nnb 		Thu 22/04/2027
15h-18h
 nnb		Register here before 29/03/2027
Group 6Mon 12/07/2027
10h-13h
nnb HYBRIDE		Thu 22/07/2027
15h-18h
nnb HYBRIDE		Register here before 28/06/2027

Keep the GSNS cancellation & no-show policy in mind. With questions concerning the registration mail science.phd@uu.nl

Trainer  

Jet Haasbroek (m.e.c.haasbroek@uu.nl) 

Certificate

Upon completion of the GSNS Intro course you will receive a course certificate.