Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings

In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of disciplines.

Learning goals
• The participants will broaden and deepen their knowledge on science communication topics.
• The participants will practice with creating a refined science communication and impact strategy based on an example.
• The participants will discuss with and learn from other disciplines.

Target group:
This course is mandatory for all internal and external PhD students of Maastricht University who started their PhD on or after January 1st 2024. For all other interested PhD students participation to this course is on a voluntary basis, but highly encouraged. Completion of this training does not provide exemption from any other mandatory courses. This multidisciplinary session is intended for Maastricht University PhD students only.

Prerequisites:
To participate in this session, you need to complete the following online modules: Impact, Science Communication and Online Presence. These modules are accessible through the UM general PhD trainings website.

Registration:
The session is offered in an online setting as well as an on-site setting. Please register for just one of these sessions. The online session is meant for external PhD students. Please note that on-site sessions can always be converted to an online setting due to unforeseen circumstances. You can cancel your registration up to 5 days before the start of the session. If you fail to do so, we will notify your Graduate School.

Language: English

Practical information:
Only a limited number of seats is available, so register soon! The session may be cancelled if there are too few subscriptions. We strive to notify you about cancellations a few days in advance.

!Important!: Please bring your answers from the online module to the interactive session. Bring your UM card if you are attending an on-site session. Using AI tools and making recordings or pictures of the session is not allowed.

Upcoming courses

Date Available spaces
Wednesday 08/01/2025
10.00 CET - 12.00 CET
UNS50 room 10 (G1.202) Computerlandschap
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 15/01/2025
12.30 CET - 14.30 CET
Makerspace, Inner City Library, room 1.228 (route 160)
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 22/01/2025
15.00 CET - 17.00 CET
UNS50 room 10 (G1.202) Computerlandschap
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 29/01/2025
15.00 CET - 17.00 CET
Online
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 05/02/2025
15.00 CET - 17.00 CET
UNS50 room 10 (G1.202) Computerlandschap
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 12/02/2025
15.00 CET - 17.00 CET
Makerspace, Inner City Library, room 1.228 (route 160)
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Date Available spaces
Thursday 20/02/2025
10.00 CET - 12.00 CET
Online
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 26/02/2025
15.00 CET - 17.00 CET
Online
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 12/03/2025
10.00 CET - 12.00 CET
UNS50 room 10 (G1.202) Computerlandschap
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Date Available spaces
Wednesday 19/03/2025
15.00 CET - 17.00 CET
Makerspace, Inner City Library, room 1.228 (route 160)
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Date Available spaces
Tuesday 25/03/2025
12.30 CET - 14.30 CET
Online
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