560003 SE Priming your PhD (2022W)
Vienna Biocenter PhD Program
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 08.09.2022 14:00 to Fr 16.09.2022 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 31.10.2022 18:00
Details
max. 100 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
This course is open only for 1st year students of the Vienna Biocenter PhD Program; with participation of all supervisors in the program
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of this course is to introduce incoming students to the research topics and technologies established on campus.The faculty will present and facilitate the discussion of current challenges in the Life Sciences, enabling students to become critical and thorough researchers. Furthermore, PhD students will be trained in valuable soft skills for a successful PhD: - Effective communication skills - Managing your PhD: frame setting, goals and planning - Analyzing primary literature (structured journal clubs) - Reviewing and following up data - Current issues in Life Sciences - Exploring technologies for the advancement of research - Acknowledging and learning from mistakes - Problem solving in Life Sciences
Assessment and permitted materials
Continuous evaluation of students active participation and scientific discussion.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Compulsory attendance.
Examination topics
n.a.
Reading list
will be provided by the lecturer
Association in the course directory
PhD (SPL 56)
Last modified: Th 15.09.2022 14:49