Courses Wageningen Graduate Schools

Below you can find a list of competences, skills and career oriented courses which are organised by Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) in which the 7 Graduate Schools of Wageningen University (EPS, PE&RC, VLAG, WASS, WIAS and WIMEK) are formally organised. Courses are meant for PhD's and post-docs and the courses Professional in Supervision and Effictieve Leadership Styles are meant for staff supervising WU PhD candidates. For information about the course and dates that the course is given click on the course name.

1 Writing and Presenting courses Scientific Publishing TOEFL iBT training course Course to prepare oneself for the TOEFL Test Techniques for Writing and Presenting Scientific Papers This course focuses on essential techniques for effective writing and presenting scientific information Scientific Writing The Art of Writing Writing Grant Proposals Presentation Skills 2 Skills courses Project and Time Management Planning, control, monitoring and management of the research project and time are essential in accomplishing the PhD. Interpersonal Communication for PhD Students This course is designed to help you to improve your communication, but not to help you to improve your English language skills PhD Training ‘Communication with the Media and the General Public’ This course provide you with the necessary ideas and skills to communicate your work to non-scientists. Mobilising your - scientific - network This training offers you the essential tools to create a network through a variety of introductions, discussions and assignments. Information Literacy including EndNote Introduction Make an effective use of the scientific information sources in the Wageningen UR Digital Library and EndNote. Effective behaviour in your professional surroundings This course can assist you in building and empowering your attitude, behaviour and position in your professional surroundings. 3 Career oriented courses / Assessment Career Orientation Searching for possibilities to combine your interests and your skills into an attractive job, either inside our outside academia. Career Perspectives This practical course is meant for PhDs who are taking the next step in their career and want support in defining and taking that step. Career assessment This individual assessment is meant for PhDs who have questions concerning their personal competences, career opportunities and next career step. 4 PhD Competence Assessments Competence Assessment 5 Ethics courses Ethics and Philosophy in Animal Sciences Develop your professional competence to analyze and make accountable decisions on complex ethical issues related to animal sciences. 6 Working in a Interdisciplinary Environment Interdisciplinary Research: Crucial knowledge and skills A combination of Intervision and Communication Skills within the context of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research. 7 Staff courses Professional in Supervision For Staff members of one of the Graduate Schools of Wageningen University and who are supervising PhDs who will defend their thesis at Wageningen University Effective Leadership styles: A practical course for PhD supervisors (with actor) Acquiring knowledge and insight into leadership approaches and personal interaction theories.