PhD Corner

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In-person Workshop on 11 June 2026, 09:00 - 17:00. For VDS-PhaNuSpo doctoral candidates in their final year.

Training by Svitlana Kalitsun with a short pre- and Q&A session on completing PhD study. Registration in u:rise until 1 June 2026.

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Format & Date: E-learning and in-person workshop on 20 May 2026, 09:00–11:00, UZAII.

Who: PhD candidates who have completed Module 2.

This course aims to teach you how and why supervision, mentoring and collaboration are key ingredients to support Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

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Training by Dr. Jernej Zupanc, blended learning with online workshop on 19 May 2026, 9:00-13:30.

Learn to visualise your science and effectively deliver your message.

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Training by Michael Gordian: in-person on 08 May 2026, 9:00-13:00, at UZAII.

Small talk and networking are essential for any scientist looking to advance their career and build new collaborations. It can be, however, a daunting task, especially for those who are introverted or new to the field.

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Format & Date: Preparation homework and an in-person workshop on 22 April 2026, 9:00–13:00, UZAII.

Who: New PhD candidates.

Participants will learn strategies on how to discuss and deal with issues and dilemmas that occur in life science research, and also on how to identify breaches of RCR by...

Event
 

Regsiter until 7 Nov midnight: All PhaNuSpo members are cordially invited to the PhaNuSpo Christmas Party on 3 December 2025 at 5p.m.

Travel report
 

Our PhD candidate Christine Coffey (Pharmaceutical Sciences) had the opportunity to give her first oral presentation of her research during the 28th Cell Communication Summit in Weimar, Germany. Read more about her experience!

Defence
 

Thesis title: Study on breastfeeding behavior and infant nutrition in Austria.

Date & time: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10:00 CET.

Travel report
 

Our PhD candidate Amir Pasokh (Pharmaceutical Sciences) travelled to Rosensäle, Jena, Germany, to present his research at the Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025. Read more about his experience!