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 Providing insight and awareness in the process, rules, ethical aspects of scientific writing and publishing Techniques for Writing and Presenting a Scientific Paper Focuses on essential techniques for effective writing and presenting scientific information Scientific Writing The Art of Writing Writing Grant Proposals Presentation Skills Reviewing a Scientific Paper 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 Designed to help you to improve your communication, but not to help you to improve your English language skills Communication with the Media and the General Public Provides you with the necessary ideas and skills to communicate your work to non-scientists Mobilising your - scientific - network 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 To assist you in building and empowering your attitude, behaviour and position in your professional surroundings Voice Matters - Voice and Presentation Skills Training (V&PT) Group size 12 participants (maximum) Course duration Two separate half days Language English Credit points 0.3 ECTS Course fee € 50 for WGS postdocs and WGS & SENSE PhD students with an approved ITSP; all other pay € 100. 3 Career oriented courses / Assessment Career Orientation Searching for possibilities to combine your interests and your skills into an attractive job, either inside or outside academia Career Perspectives Meant for PhDs who are taking the next step in their career and want support in defining and taking that step Career assessment Individual assessment for PhDs who have questions concerning their personal competences, career opportunities and next career step 4 PhD Competence Assessments Competence Assessment Gives insight in competences as organising capacity, analytical thinking, collaboration and personal characteristics 5 Ethics courses Moral Dilemmas in Daily Scientific Practices Philosophy and Ethics of Food Science and Technology Series of six discussion sessions including hands-on dealings with ethical, philosophical, and societal issues surrounding science Ethics and Philosophy in Life Sciences Develop your professional competence to analyze and make accountable decisions on complex ethical issues related to life sciences 6 Working in a Interdisciplinary Environment Communication in Interdisciplinary Research A combination of Intervision and Communication Skills within the context of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research 7 Other courses The Last Stretch of the PhD Programme 8 Staff courses Professional in Supervision (for PhD supervisors) Focussing on communication styles, coaching formats, leadership, cultural issues, distance based supervision and personal needs Effective Leadership styles: A practical course for PhD supervisors (with actor) Acquiring knowledge and insight into leadership approaches and personal interaction theories