BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Graduate School EPS - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Graduate School EPS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260625T123158 CREATED:20251026T160105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231710Z UID:4960-1782691200-1784332799@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:3rd year PhD interviews - 2026 DESCRIPTION:Deadline to indicate interest: 22 March 2026\nEach year EPS invites all EPS PhD candidates in their 3rd year (or 3rd year equivalent) for a PhD interview. \nThe purpose of the personal interview is twofold\, namely 1) for the graduate school to get feedback about the PhD experience from the PhD candidates\, and 2) to help the PhD candidate to reflect on the planning of and the priorities for the remaining PhD project time with somebody from outside the supervisory team.\nHomework beforehand will be to send in an updated training overview\, an outline of the (planned) thesis content and a (rough) timeline for the remaining work. \nAfter a call to indicate interest for an interview\, the personal interviews will be arranged in the summer period (dates depending on availability of the interviewers). The interested PhD candidates will be matched with an EPS research theme coordinator\, a member of the EPS Educational Committee\, or the EPS director. The interviews will last about 30 minutes and will\, in principle\, be hosted at the location of the interviewer (unless it is necessary to do it online). \nDetailed information about the whole procedure will be sent to the interested PhD candidates that respond to the call to declare their interest in an interview.\nInterested? Then please register your preferred interview dates in the form below. \nQuotes from PhD candidates that had a 3rd year PhD interview in 2025: \n“It was great to summarize the journey over the past 2.5 years\, and to reflect on the outcomes of my PhD so far. This opportunity during the 3rd year PhD interview is quite unique in that sense.” \n“Preparing for the third-year interview really helped me see how far I’ve come and where I want to go next. It was challenging but worth it.” \n“It is really quite informative to have a detailed discussion about your PhD with someone that has an outside perspective.” \n“It felt less like an interview and more like a wake-up call\, a reminder to prioritize what truly matters in order to finish the thesis on time.” URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/3rd-year-phd-interviews-edition-2026/ LOCATION:Gelderland CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260715T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260715T163000 DTSTAMP:20260625T123158 CREATED:20260511T164204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T162546Z UID:5857-1784115000-1784133000@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:3rd year PhD meet-up with workshop Storytelling (cancelled) DESCRIPTION:Date: 15 July 2026\, 11:30-16:30 (event date cancelled due to insufficient registrations; new date for workshop t.b.d.)\nLocation: Meeting rooms M1+M2 (M1.161+M1.160) Radix building (nr 107)\, Wageningen Campus\nTarget group: 3rd year EPS PhD candidates (min 10\, max 30)\nFee: 60 EUR for the workshop*\, lunch and drinks & snacks provided by EPS\nRegistration closed \nProgramme\n\n11:30-12:30 Lunch together – exchanging PhD experiences\n12:30-16:30 Workshop Storytelling (including half an hour break) \nWorkshop Storytelling \nPhD candidates in their 3rd year are at a point in the PhD process where storytelling can make the difference: there is a lot of knowledge\, but translating it into a clear\, convincing story – for a PhD thesis\, media attention\, or a job interview – is a different type of skill. \nHow do you make an abstract work into an engaging and human story? Storytelling is an essential\, learnable skill that can transform dry facts into emotionally charged stories\, through which the complex messages are better retained\, more inspiring\, and leading to action. Storytelling is crucial for (personal) leadership and communication\, because it connects\, builds trust\, unites “head” with “heart”\, and convinces people. \nIn this interactive workshop ‘academic adventurer’ and storyteller Brigitte Ars\, will take us along on a journey that will cover the following topics: \n\nWhat is storytelling? About the power\, impact and magic of stories to change things.\nThe structure of a good story\, the importance of a clear message and the power of concrete examples\nYour PhD as a story. How do you translate your research of many years into a story that sticks?\nYour story as a start for connecting with the media.\nYour personal story. Who are you as a scientist\, what drives you\, and how do you tell your story at a job interview or at a conference?\n\n* Free cancellation until 1 July 2026/ A no-show fee of an additional 50 EUR applies. URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/3rd-year-phd-meet-up-with-workshop-storytelling/ LOCATION:Radix building\, Droevendaalsesteeg 1\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/vector-splash-pattern-c720cdcc3e1c8900913724024c47cde3-e1778659375324.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260731T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T123158 CREATED:20250825T121540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231529Z UID:4634-1785499200-1785513600@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS 2nd year PhD meet-up - Shaping your PhD journey DESCRIPTION:EPS 2nd year PhD meet-up – Shaping your PhD journey \nDate: 31 July 2026\, 12:00-16:00\nVenue: Wageningen Campus\, Radix building (nr 107)\, room M2/M1\nTarget group: 2nd year EPS PhD candidates\, max 30 participants\nCosts: free event\, but registration required (deadline 30 June) and no-show/late-cancellation fee is 50 EUR\nECTS: 0.2 credits \nAll EPS PhD candidates that are (approximately) in their 2nd year are cordially invited to join the 2nd year PhD meet-up on 31 July. During this meet-up you will have a chance to try some simple tools for self-reflection and discuss with your peers how things are going with you and your PhD project. \nA PhD trajectory is not just about producing new scientific insights\, it is also about gaining personal insights and developing yourself. This meet-up will therefore focus on cultivating a reflective mindset that can help you to shape your personalized learning path for your PhD time. \nQuotes from participants from the 2025 edition: \n“Speaking your mind with your EPS peers in a relaxed setting while reflecting on your PhD journey is a great end-of-week activity.”\n“A great opportunity to reflect on my PhD journey and realize that it is not only about the destination.”\n“Listening to fellow PhDs about the challenge they face in the PhD process and getting advise from others about our own challenge can be helpful…” \nPreliminary programme \n12:00-13:45 Part I – Reflecting on yourself and your goals\n(discussion over lunch\, which will be provided) \n13:45-14:00 coffee/tea break \n14:00-16:00 part II – Reflecting on your PhD journey \n\n\n \n \n 2nd year PhD meet-up\n Here you can register for the 2nd year PhD meet-up on Friday 31 July 2026\,12:00-16:00 (lunch included). Location is Wageningen Campus\, Radix building\, room M2/M1. \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n In which PhD year are you?(Required)late 1st PhD year2nd PhD yearearly 3rd PhD yearAffiliated university or institute?(Required)Dietary wishes?Consent(Required)\n \n I agree that these registration details will be used for the purpose of organizing this event and am aware that an attendance list (names only\, no addresses) will be kept in the EPS archive for future reference.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-2nd-year-phd-meet-up/ LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EPS-2nd-year-meetup_22-Nov-2023-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260625T123158 CREATED:20260205T134336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231157Z UID:5374-1790121600-1790380799@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:13th international PhD School Plant Development DESCRIPTION:PhD students and early postdocs presenting talks\, posters and chairing sessions. \nKeynote lectures: \nMarie Barberon (Geneva)\nChris Whitewoods (Cambridge)\nYan Ma (Vienna)\nSebastian Soyk (Lausanne)\nCharlotte Kirchhelle (Lyon)\nBert de Rybel (Ghent)\nIsabel Monte (Tuebingen)\nAndre Marques (Cologne)\nSara Simonini (Zürich)\nCharles Melnyk (Uppsala) URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/13th-international-phd-school-plant-development/ LOCATION:Neustadt/Weinstrasse\, Germany\, Waldstraße 145\, Neustadt and der Weinstraße\, 67434 Neustadt an der Weinstraße\, Germany CATEGORIES:External courses,Recurring events annual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BdPOLAR-mVenus_fire-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTSTAMP:20260625T123158 CREATED:20251026T153747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231115Z UID:4958-1790812800-1796083199@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS Introduction Course (including scientific integrity element) - Autumn 2026 DESCRIPTION:EPS Introduction Course (including scientific integrity element)\nTarget group: 1st year EPS PhD candidates\, limit of 25 persons\nRegistration: After personal invitation by Susan Urbanus (list from older to more recent registrations)\nTiming: Every half year\, around spring and autumn\nLocation: Wageningen area\nCredits: 0\,3 credits (1-day event)\nCosts: Free of charge (late-cancellation fee of 50 EUR and a no-show fee of 100 EUR applies) \nDuring this course you will hear more about the graduate school EPS\, explore issues such as scientific integrity\, common PhD challenges\, teamwork\, and get to know your fellow PhD candidates.\nAll EPS PhD candidates are welcome to join this course\, but please note that the course is mandatory for EPS PhD candidates that will defend their thesis at Wageningen University & Research. (In case a WUR EPS PhD candidate is repeatedly not able to join this course\, it will be mandatory to join the WGS course on Scientific Integrity in a time of their own choosing.) URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-introduction-course-autumn-2026/ LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3rd-year-PhD-meet-up_2024_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261109T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T123158 CREATED:20250925T123712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T101950Z UID:4856-1794214800-1794502800@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:New Date! EPS course “Applied Statistics for Plant Scientists” DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE 09\, 10 and 12 November 2026 \n \nLectures and computer practicals. The computer practicals will be based on statistical approaches/questions within the plant science research field \nIn the course\, the following subjects will be addressed:\n– Hypothesis testing: T-test\, ANOVA\, F-test\, multiple comparisons tests.\n– Experimental design: completely randomized design (CRS)\, randomized complete block design (RCBD)\, factorial design with interaction and Splitplot designs.\n– Linear regression\, multiple linear regression\, linear models with qualitative and quantitative variables\, selection of variables.\n– Sample size \nHalf the course will be used to make exercises with R-Studio using examples from the plant sciences. \nDates: November\, 09\, 10 and 12. 2026\nDeadline for registration: October 23rd\, 2026\nCoordinators: Saskia Burgers (Biometris) and EPS office (contact: Juliane Teapal) \nFee:\n€350 for PhD candidates of EPS with an accepted TSP \n€425 for postdocs registered with EPS \n€500 EPS staff members \n€600 for all other employees at the Universities \n€1200 Industry \nRegister URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-course-applied-statistics-for-plant-scientists-2/ LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events annual ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR