How to approach a Ph. D.

Are you considering approaching a Ph.D.?In this course you will be equipped with a lot of relevant knowledge about the Ph.D. path. Among other things, you will get info about what the everyday life looks like:

• What tasks will you solve?
• What competencies are important in order to perform well?

You will also become aware of what it generally takes to land a Ph.D. and what your first important steps may be, even while studying.At the workshop, you will gain relevant knowledge, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions to current and former Ph.D. students at SDU. They will be available for questions as a panel after their presentations.

Program:

1. Short welcome and program
2. Presentation from two SDU PhD students, who tell about the way to and everyday life as a PHD /researcher
3. What do you do as a PhD student (tasks/ competencies / preferences)
4. What it takes to become a PHD student - all the formal requirements
5. Questions for the PHD panel – including their best advice

At the event / course you will learn more about:

• What it takes to land a PHD?
• How everyday life is as a PhD student?
• What tasks you solve and competencies you need?
• Tips on how to make yourself attractive to the PHD job while studying?

Who can participate?
Regardless of what you are studying, all SDU students are welcome to participate.