Feedback on our PhD studies training

Coping with the challenges of a PhD, 3 days

“I am very happy to have taken part in this course. It was dynamic and I got many practical and applicable tips how to deal with my current professional life.” (PhD student)

"Very helpful for the further progress of my PhD study - very good for PhD students in the first years of their study." (PhD student)

"I learned a lot, I had fun and I am more than grateful for that!" (PhD student)

"Very practical information and help to go through life as a PhD student." (PhD student)

"From conception to delivery it was excellent. No stone unturned." (PhD student)

“The course programme covered all we need, the slides, the handbook - great. The exercises were perfect and helped for better understanding. The instructors were professional at the highest level.” (PhD student)

“Quality of this training was very good because the material was very nice & understandable. Now I know how to handle the working & social life together.” (PhD student)

"I enjoyd the training very much and my PhD work will benefit greatly from all the good advices and tools for planning, monitoring and writing." (PhD student)

“The training is good for all PhD students of all disciplines.” (PhD student)

"I wanted to say how much I appreciated the course. From the excellent organisation to the wonderful presentation and tutoring - what can I say? I think I can safely say the course has put my PhD on the rails and given me a clear focus of where to go.” (PhD student)

"The training gave me a new sense of direction not only in my PhD but in my career." (PhD student)

“I would recommend the training because it’s informative and presented in a dynamic way.” (PhD student)

"I now have a much clearer idea to the future course of my PhD study in practical and scientific terms." (PhD student)

“I had expected high quality, but you exceeded my expectations and it was really nice and entertaining at the same time.” (PhD student)

“I understand my PhD in a new way now, not only as pure scientific project.” (PhD student)

“Very good overview over the most important aspects of being a PhD student. I have now a lot of tools at hand that I want to try out.” (PhD student)

“I liked the application of examples to my own situation. A perfect training, totally.” (PhD student)

“To complete in time is much clearer to me now. I know on what things I have to focus and how to arrange them in time!” (PhD student)

“I think it is very useful for all PhD students to get a clear understanding of what they are doing and what they should achieve and how to get there at best!” (PhD student)

"Very valuable and useful tips, professional training, very close to the needs of a PhD study." (PhD student)

"Great atmosphere, very well targeted at the needs of PhD students." (PhD student)

"Training provided great tools and templates for how to get organised." (PhD student)

"Very clear structure and helpful advice for how to manage the PhD study." (PhD student)

"Very good that the training and exercises were actually designed to meet the requirements of PhD students." (PhD student)

"Very good and clear instructor that provided also individual advice." (PhD student)

"Very relevant content, helpful exercises, good handbook." (PhD student)

"It was very useful for me. It answered all my questions I had about my PhD." (PhD student)

"Excellent learning atmosphere, experienced instructor, well organised course." (PhD student)

"Even handled aspects how to cope with stress and difficult supervisors." (PhD student)

"I enjoyed the great learning atmosphere and the helpful exercises, was great to share problems and solutions with other students." (PhD student)

"Can't wait to apply your tips to organise the next meeting with my supervisor." (PhD student)

"I really enjoyed the exercises because they helped me seeing that I can really organise my project so that I finish in time without being frustrated!" (PhD student)

"I learned a lot, my questions have been answered and I feel better prepared to go on with my PhD! Thanks!" (PhD student)

"I particularly liked the time- and project management parts because they are very relevant at the beginning of the PhD project." (PhD student)

"I liked the friendly way the course was held, how it was structured and the fact that the teacher was very experienced." (PhD student)

"I am more motivated now to do my PhD and have better instruments at hand to make it work." (PhD student)

"It was great that we could not only talk about an issue but also got the tools and techniques to improve ourselves." (PhD student)

"I already used some time management techniques before but definitely learned new techniques to organise work yet more effectively." (PhD student)

"Very complete and professional course. All questions were answered well and the objectives met. I got a great picture of what it means to do a PhD for the next three years." (PhD student)