About

The Donders Graduate School Day at Radboud University in Nijmegen on 2 December 2026 brings workshops, coaching sessions and dinner. Register in advance and pick your workshop preferences.

What to expect

The day has workshops, coaching sessions and fun activities, followed by a dinner.

  • Workshops on dissertation defence and networking
  • Topics like impact, poster design, finishing your PhD
  • Coaches for career and personal development
  • Time to connect with peers and have fun

FAQ

Where does it take place?

📍 Radboud University

Houtlaan 4

6525 XZ Nijmegen

How do I register?

You pre-register for the event via the registration page:

ru.nl

When the workshops are finalized, you will be the first to register your preference, on a first-come-first-served basis.

What happens during the day?

12:00–12:30 Registration participants

12:30–13:30 Welcome and plenary session

13:30–14:00 Break

14:00–15:30 Workshop round 1

15:30–16:00 Break

16:00–17:30 Workshop round 2

17:30–20:30 Dinner

What kind of workshops were there last year?

Last year's workshops covered defending your dissertation, networking, impact, poster design, how to finish your PhD, and bringing your research to life.

Coaches for career and personal development were also invited.

Who organizes the day?

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is the organizer.

Getting there

Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL

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