Discussion groups

PE&RC Discussion groups consist of a multidisciplinary group of scientists who meet on a regular (monthly) basis and discusses scientific issues/ papers, manuscripts and proposals. The running PE&RC Discussion groups can be found below.

Function

To obtain information, ideas and insight on research;
To discuss key articles to obtain insight in current ecological/agricultural theory;
To present research plan and data during various stages of the PhD appointment;
To learn to present research results, both orally and written;
To develop a critical view on presentation and discussion of research results and to improve one's capabilities in scientific interaction.

Suggested format

All phases of the PhD project (preparation, collection of data and literature, data analysis and oral and written presentation) should be considered in the discussion groups.
New participants are advised to start by giving a presentation of what they will be studying.
The composition of discussion groups should be a mixture of PhDs, from all different stages of research, postdocs and staff.
Groups should come together on a regular basis (6-12 times per year). The meeting can be split up into 2 main segments:
1. Discussion of approximately an hour in which a paper, congress presentation, experimental design or topic on theory is presented and discussed;
2. The second hour is reserved to discuss smaller issues. PhDs bring forward questions, problems or ideas regarding their own research (e.g. statistical design and analysis, methods, literature) after which the group can respond to help solve the issue. This is especially useful to solve day to day research issues.

Active PE&RC Discussion Groups

NOTE: When you have an idea for a discussion group or you want a running discussion group to be listed here, please let us know.

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Discussion groups