Strengthening Your Scientific and Research Communication Skills
Online course via Microsoft TeamsThis session will guide researchers in selecting the right communication strategy to increase their scientific research's visibility. It includes discussion on the tools offered by Ghent University, and the use of social media and online academic networks like LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), ResearchGate, and Academia.edu. It will address the pros of cons of [...]
Stress Management for Researchers: Strategies, Support and Building Resilience
KCGG "Stille ruimte" (Campus UZ Gent) C. Heymanslaan 10 (0K3 Ingang 42), GentAs a researcher, particularly in the medical field, you often encounter unique challenges and pressures. Whether it's dealing with experiments that may fail, navigating ethical dilemmas, delivering public presentations, or meeting tight deadlines, these stressors can significantly impact your mental health and productivity. Understanding these challenges and developing effective strategies to manage stress is essential [...]
Understanding (your) research metrics
Online course via Microsoft TeamsGenerally speaking for researchers, the availability of metrics depends on your research output being available online. Individual researchers might use metrics as evidence for job or grant applications or to inform a publication and communication strategy. Beyond personal interest, research metrics are used to rank and to benchmark universities and to drive policy and funding [...]