Thursday 28 - Friday 29 November 2024
Hotel De Bosrand - Ede
Whereas the idea of the first years retreat was to make you more familiar with what to expect during the PhD track and how to avoid major catastrophes and disappointments, this will be the time to reflect and see if nevertheless such catastrophes and disappointments have surfaced, and how to deal with them. In light of this, some workshops are organised: "Communication with your supervisor", "Stress and work pressure", "Time and project management", and "Paper writing". An essential part of the retreat is also reflecting on the question "Am I on Schedule?" We will reflect on this in groups and then we will together think of ways to catch up if your lagging behind, or to stimulate and motivate you to keep up the good work. We will also discuss people's personal plan of action for the second part of the PhD. Apart from these issues, the importance of networking and peer-coaching are highlighted. Finally, this retreat is meant to get back in touch with your fellow PhDs and learn from them how to tackle specific issues.
Day 1 | |
09:00 | Registration & Welcome (Hotel De Bosrand, Ede) |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Introduction to the retreat
Happiness: Past, Present, Future
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10:30 - 10:45 | Coffee / Tea |
10:45- 11:45 |
WORKSHOP | Happiness: Past, Present, Future • Group session |
11:45 - 12:30 | WORKSHOP | Profiling and networking |
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30 - 14:30 | WORKSHOP | Profiling and networking - continued |
14:30 - 15:00 | PhD Challenges: Introduction |
15:00 - 17:00 | Forest walk |
17:00 - 17:30 | Report on topics to be role-played on Friday |
17:30 - 18:30 | Drinks in the bar / Leisure time |
18:30 - 20:00 | Dinner |
20:00 - 20:15 | The PE&RC PhD Council (PPC) (chair PPC) |
20:15 - 21:00 | PhD Quiz organised by the PE&RC PhD Council (PPC) |
21:00 | Leisure activities and drinks: those that have interesting games (cards, monopoly, etc.) please bring them along! |
Day 2 | |
08:30 - 09:30 | Breakfast |
09:30 - 10:30 |
WORKSHOP | PhD Challenges & Solutions (with actor)
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10:30 - 10:45 | Coffee / Tea |
10:45 - 12:30 | WORKSHOP | PhD Challenges & Solutions (with actor) |
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
10:45 - 12:30 | WORKSHOP | Strengthening your resilience |
14:00 - 15:30 | PERSONAL PLAN OF ACTION: What must I do to reach my objective?
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15:30 - 16:30 | Farewell Drinks with all groups together |
16:30 | Departure back home |
This retreat is primarily meant for PhD candidates in the second or third year of their PhD.
This retreat will be held at Parkhotel De Bosrand in Ede (Bosrand 28, 6718 ZN Ede).
This retreat is free of charge for all PE&RC PhD candidates (all others pay 200 euros). Do note that beverages are on your own account.
Bedding and towels are supplied by the venue. Food and drinks are catered for. Beverages and snacks are on your own account.
Sanja Selakovic
Email: sanja.selakovic@wur.nl
To register, please enter your details below and click "Register".