PhD Winter Conference

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Workshops

You will be able to indicate your workshop preferences during registration. You will have the opportunity to participate in two of these workshops. We will do our best to accommodate your top choices based on your rankings. Please note that workshop assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on availability.

1. Fostering Mental Health and Wellbeing during Your PhD

Facilitated by: The Happy 9 to 5 (Eleni Giannakoudi and Tina Armasu)

This workshop by Eleni Giannakoudi and Tina Armasu from The Happy 9 to 5 focuses on fostering well-being and mental health during your PhD. It covers strategies for work-life balance, including time management, stress alleviation, and boundary setting. You will leave with practical tools to enhance your work-related well-being and navigate the challenges of academia.

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2. Research Comics for Science Communication

Facilitated by: Ulrike Hahn

Creating a research comic can support sensemaking and convey messages to different audiences. This workshop teaches you to express research ideas through images and short texts in speech balloons and captions. Suitable for all researchers interested in visual storytelling, no artistic skills are required. You will be guided through the process, working from scratch with pen and paper or using provided templates. The goals are to communicate science compellingly, explore new science communication methods, and have fun.

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3. Using Machine Learning to Detect Group Differences and Address Bias in Research

Facilitated by: Theo Bakker

In this workshop, Theo Bakker will present two applications of machine learning as a research tool, based on research from the Vrije Universiteit and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. The first case involves using machine learning to detect predictors of student success between students with and without autism. The second case focuses on identifying fairness issues in data across different student groups based on performance metrics of prediction models.

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4. Navigating the Publishing Process: Insights and Tips for PhD Students

Facilitated by: Janna Cousijn

In this workshop, Janna Cousijn will explore the academic publishing process, sharing insights as a regional editor for the Addiction journal. She will provide practical tips to enhance your chances of publication success, including effective communication of research, responding to reviewers’ comments, and avoiding common pitfalls.

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Conference schedule

9:00 – 9:30 Registration and Welcome
9:30 – 9:45 Opening Remarks
9:45 – 10:45 Keynote Address by Prof. S. Van Der Stigchel
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 Speed Networking and Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Workshop Round 1
14:00 – 15:00 Workshop Round 2
15:00 – 16:30 Poster Presentations
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Ceremony
17:00 – 18:00 Social Hour with Refreshments