General PhD Skills (2025)

Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study (TECH/ENG) - E 2025

Please observe that this course is for PhD students within the Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. We offer a similar course for PhD students within the Faculty of Medicine “Introduction to the PhD Study (Medicine)”

Description:
Objective: Give the PhD student a basic understanding of how the PhD education at Aalborg University is structured as well as the formal requirements related hereto. - Support the PhD student in developing his/her study plan.

Course structure: 1 day with lectures and a course work, followed up by completing the PhD student’s individual study plan in cooperation with his/her supervisors and research environment

Course blocks and topics:
- The Legislation - the rights and duties of a PhD student. For this session the students have to read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
- The study plan
- Student-supervisor relation
- PhD Consulting service
- My life as a PhD student
- Career planning
- The administrative organization of the doctoral schools
- PAU
- Ph.d. Help

At the time you attend this course, your study plan should be in progress. Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan as it is at the time of the course.

Preparation:
- Read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
- Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan.

Organizer: Rasmus Waagepetersen

Lecturers: Rasmus Waagepetersen

ECTS: 0,5

Time: 3 November 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 40

Deadline: 13 October 2025

NB This course is only for PhD Students at Aalborg University


Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to the course – Data Management (2025)

FOR ALL FACULTIES !! TECH, ENG, SUND, AND SSH

In this course you will get a thorough introduction to the importance of a data management plan (DMP) and how to create one. Moreover, the course will introduce the FAIR principles and how to implement them in your research.

The course objective is thus to promote good research practices by helping the participant make informed choices in relation to planning and executing research processes such as data collecting, data analysis, data storing and sharing. 

 The course will be split into two workshops aimed at supporting the individual PhD student in planning the data handling that is inherent to the PhD project. 

Be aware that the course includes homework. Before the first day of teaching, 4 hours of homework is expected to get an introduction to the topics and materials, and then 15 hours of homework drafting a DMP and working on a dataset is to be expected between 1st and 2nd day of teaching. At sign-up, participants will be enrolled in both workshops, and attendance at both are required. 

Teaching day #1                            

Welcome and introduction to the course Data Management and the FAIR principles
FAIR principles (making data that is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable)
Exercise LEGO
What is a DMP and why is it important?
Introduction to AAU generic DMP template
Question 1-4 on the DMP template
Question 5-8 on the DMP template
Workshop
Questions and explanation of homework.

Teaching day #2

Welcome and status on homework
How did you make the dataset FAIR?
How did you approach making your own DMP?
Closing, including the option of individual follow up arrangements. 



Homework before 1st day of teaching (estimated time requirement: 4 hours):

To get a basic understanding of data management and the FAIR principles, please look at the following links and make the exercises prior to the first day of teaching:

1.      Welcome to DeiC DMP. - in this link, you will find a tool for creating DMP’s, as well as different templates for DMP’s. Please create an account before we meet for the first day of teaching. Here is a guide for creating an account and an introduction to the AAU generic DMP template: DMP AAU template.mp4. 

2.      https://howtofair.dk/what-is-fair/ - in this link, you will find an introduction to the FAIR principles. Please read the information contained in this link and watch the three videos at the bottom - module 1 (Introduction), module 2 (FAIR principles) and module 3 (Data Management Plans).


3.      https://howtofair.dk/why-fair/ - in this link, you will find an introduction to the purpose of knowing and using the FAIR principles. Please read the information contained in this link and watch the four videos with Susanna and Barend.

4.      https://howtofair.dk/how-to-fair/ - in this link, you will get an introduction to how you can make your research data more FAIR by taking you through six FAIRification practices. Please read the information contained in this link and watch the four videos with research projects used as examples. Moreover, you must also read the six attached documents in the bottom of the link.


5.      https://fair-office.at/lernen-sie-mehr/?lang=en – in this link, you will find nine videos lasting between 5-10 minutes. Please watch eight of the nine videos prior to the course (not the video on metadata, as it is in German).

6.      https://howtofair.dk/quiz/ - in this link, you will find three quizzes. One on qualitative, one on quantitative and one on sensitive quantitative data. Please go through all three and please note, that you will not be held accountable for you correct/incorrect answers during the course.



 Homework before 2nd day of teaching (estimated time requirement: 15 hours in total):

1. The following two exercises need to be done between the 1st and 2nd day of teaching: FAIRification of data

For this exercise you must use this dataset; https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.7d7wm37wp.

Please evaluate the FAIRness of the dataset, using following guide to refresh the principles; “How FAIR are your data[1] ”; https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1065991. Go through each of the letters in FAIR and assess, whether the dataset follows the four principles.

 

2. Start writing your own Data Management Plan

Start writing a DMP on your Ph.D. project. Use the AAU generic template to write your DMP. You will find the template at DMPonline. You do not have to hand in your data management plan or send us anything. We will talk about your data management plan in groups on day 2 of teaching.

The first version does not have to be perfect or done. If you need inspiration to start writing your DMP, you can have a look at the following materials for inspiration.



Materials for inspiration:

1.      You can use the following guidance from Science Europe to help reflect on what to write in the different questions of your Data Management Plan; https://scienceeurope.org/media/4brkxxe5/se_rdm_practical_guide_extended_final.pdf 

 

2.      You can browse through existing Data Management Plans for inspiration:

-          REPAIR draft Data Management Plan

-          Data Management Plan: Empowering Indigenous Peoples and Knowledge Systems Related to Climate Change and Intellectual Property Rights

 

  Additional reading

  Below you will find suggestions for additional reading materials. This is not part of the 15 hours dedicated for homework and therefore voluntary.  

-          A FAIRy tale; https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2248200     

-          FAIR Principles: Interpretations and Implementation Considerations: https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_r_00024

-          A basic introduction to Data management; Managing and sharing research data: a guide to good practice. Corti, Louise, author. 2020; 2nd edition – you can get this book at AUB.



Organizer: 
CLAAUDIA CLAAUDIA - Aalborg University


Lecturers: 
Dagmar Knudsen Fallesen
Kamilla Hall Kragelund
Thomas Andersen
Dennis Aagaard Pedersen

ECTS:  1

Date: 27 March and 7 April 2025

Place: Aalborg University (Room: TBA)

Accommodation: There will be coffee and tea during the day. You will have to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, you can buy food at the canteen.


Number of seats:  14

Deadline: 6 March 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Academic Information Searching: Methods, Sources and Documentation - F CPH (2025)

Description:
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the various aspects that are important when searching for literature as part of your PhD.

We recommend that you take this course in the beginning of your PhD.

The course covers these areas:
- Structured literature search – How to apply a structured method to prepare and carry out your search e.g. for a literature review
- Evaluating and organising your search - How to prepare and apply relevant criteria for assessing and documenting the search results. How reference management tools can facilitate the process of organising search results
- Other perspectives on searching – How to use text mining, citation search and other tools to find relevant literature

The course is a “toolbox for research”-course with a mix of presentations and hands-on activities, either individually focusing on your own PhD-project or in small groups with a shared focus. Remember to bring your computer.

Preparation prior to the course: Please read the articles on the reading list (will be attached later).

Assignments: There will be both class activities and a home assignment. The home assignment will be introduced during the course. You are required to complete the assignment after the course and hand it in by a specific date, usually a week later


Accommodation: There will be coffee and tea during the day. You will have to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, you can buy food at the canteen at A. C. Meyers Vænge 15.


Course language: English

Organizers: Charlotte Wind

Lecturers: Charlotte Wind & Rikke Perregaard Bentzen

ECTS: 1

Time: 30 April 2025

Place: Copenhagen Campus, A. C. Meyers Vænge 15 (Room: TBA)

Zip code: 2450

City: Copenhagen SV

Number of seats: 20

Deadline: 9 April 2025


Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Academic Information Searching: Methods, Sources and Documentation (Tech/Eng) - D 2025

Description: The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the various aspects that are important when searching for literature as part of your PhD.

We recommend that you take this course in the beginning of your PhD.

The course covers these areas:
- Structured literature search – How to apply a structured method to prepare and carry out your search e.g. for a literature review
- Evaluating and organising your search - How to prepare and apply relevant criteria for assessing and documenting the search results. How reference management tools can facilitate the process of organising search results
- Other perspectives on searching – How to use text mining, citation search and other tools to find relevant literature

The course is a “toolbox for research”-course with a mix of presentations and hands-on activities, either individually focusing on your own PhD-project or in small groups with a shared focus. Remember to bring your computer.


Preparation prior to the course: Please read the articles on the reading list (in the folder "Course Documents").

Assignments: There will be both class activities and a home assignment. The home assignment will be introduced during the course. You are required to complete the assignment after the course and hand it in by a specific date, usually a week later.

Accommodation: There will be coffee and tea during the day. You will have to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, you can buy food at the canteen at Kroghstræde 3.

Course language: English

Organizers: Louise Thomsen, M.Li.Sc. e-mail: lt@aub.aau.dk

Lecturers: Helle Brink, M.Li.Sc. e-mail: hb@aub.aau.dk, Gitte Thomsen M.Li.Sc. e-mail: gt@aub.aau.dk and Louise Thomsen, M.Li.Sc. e-mail: lt@aub.aau.dk

ECTS: 1

Time: 4 November 2025

Place: Aalborg University (Room: TBA)

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 20

Deadline: 15 October 2025


Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Academic Information Searching : Methods, Sources and Documentation (Tech/Eng) - B (2025)

Description: The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the various aspects that are important when searching for literature as part of your PhD.

We recommend that you take this course in the beginning of your PhD.

The course covers these areas:
- Structured literature search – How to apply a structured method to prepare and carry out your search e.g. for a literature review
- Evaluating and organising your search - How to prepare and apply relevant criteria for assessing and documenting the search results. How reference management tools can facilitate the process of organising search results
- Other perspectives on searching – How to use text mining, citation search and other tools to find relevant literature

The course is a “toolbox for research”-course with a mix of presentations and hands-on activities, either individually focusing on your own PhD-project or in small groups with a shared focus. Remember to bring your computer.


Preparation prior to the course: Please read the articles on the reading list (in the folder "Course Documents").

Assignments: There will be both class activities and a home assignment. The home assignment will be introduced during the course. You are required to complete the assignment after the course and hand it in by a specific date, usually a week later.

Accommodation: There will be coffee and tea during the day. You will have to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, you can buy food at the canteen at Kroghstræde 3.

Course language: English

Organizers: Louise Thomsen, M.Li.Sc. e-mail: lt@aub.aau.dk

Lecturers: Helle Brink, M.Li.Sc. e-mail: hb@aub.aau.dk, Gitte Thomsen M.Li.Sc. e-mail: gt@aub.aau.dk and Louise Thomsen, M.Li.Sc. e-mail: lt@aub.aau.dk

ECTS: 1

Time: 14 March 2025

Place: Aalborg University (Room: TBA)

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 20

Deadline: 21 February 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study (MEDICINE) - B (2025)

Description:

Objective: Give the PhD student a basic understanding of the PhD education at Aalborg University. Support the PhD student in developing his/her study plan. Practical informations making research projects.

Course structure:
½ day with lectures and discussions.

Course blocks and topics:

1. The Legislation - the rights and duties of a PhD student. For this session the students have to read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
2. Information from the administration of the doctoral schools The administrative organization of the Doctoral School
3. Presentation of PhD consult
4. Phd student organization, international office (PAU)
5. Introduction to PBL, different ways of teaching (supervision, courses etc.)
6. Presentation of CLAAUDIA research support services and Data Management
7. Phd Coaching

At the time you attend this course, your study plan should be in progress. Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan as it is at the time of the course.

Preparation:

- Read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)

- Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan.

Organizers and lecturers: Salome Kristensen

ECTS: 0,5

Time: 15 May 2025

Place: Aalborg University (Room: TBA)

Number of seats: 40

Deadline: 24 April 2025

NB This course is only for PhD students at Aalborg University

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Intellectual Property Rights (2025)

Description: The aim of this course is to give the students an understanding of the importance of the use of patents when working within the area of science. In both public and private research and development, the strategic use of patents is becoming important knowledge. The course will have a practical approach and therefore the lecturers will primarily be professional patent agents and other professionals, who work with patents on a professional basis.a

The course will guide the students through the process of using patents as a strategic tool when the protecting of IPR is needed.


Organizer: Nina Skivesen, nsk@patrade.dk

Lecturers: Nina Skivesen

ECTS: 2.0

Time: 27 and 28 May 2025

Place: Aalborg University TBA

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 40

Deadline: 6 May 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Academic Writing in English - A (2025)

Description: As an academic, you are expected to publish. A LOT! Good Academic Writing is vital to the success of any academic who wants to further their career.

Writing well can be nerve-wracking. It can be even more nerve-wracking when the language you are writing in is not your native one. This course will provide you with the skills you need to move forward confidently as write and publish academically in English. In addition to in-class time, you will get 1-1 time with me, work in small groups and have access to an online platform which will support your learning. I will provide you with individual feedback that will strengthen your skills.

When you are finished with this class, you will be more confident in your Academic English Skills.

We will look at many aspects of Academic Writing including the following:

- Effective Academic Writing
- Combining sentences and ideas smoothly
- Differences between British, American and Global English: How to know which to use
- Publication Process
- Punctuation for Academic Writing
- Academic Words and Phrases
- What editors look for (based on instructor’s correspondence with editors)
- Peer Review Process
- Writing a letter to the editor (participants given tips from editors that instructor has contacted)
- Questions to ask yourself before you submit
- Plagiarism
- Parts of a Journal Article (With tips on how to make each part effective)
- How to evaluate journal requirements

I am an Academic English Specialist who brings an extensive background in Academic Writing instruction and editing. I taught Academic Writing at La Sierra University in Riverside, California and have taught this course here in Denmark and in Greenland for over a decade. I am committed to making this whole process easier for you and can’t wait to work with you.

Pre-Course Assignment: TBA
*Due first day of class

In-class

TBA

*6 hours of course instruction each day.

8.30-10.00 Class
10.00-10.10 Coffee Break
10.10-11.40 Class
11.40-12.10 Lunch
12.10-13.40 Class
13.40-13.50 Coffee Break
13.50-15.20 Class

1-1 Sessions (1 hour)
TBA
*Students sign-up for time first day of course. Held via Zoom

Organizer: Tamara R. McGee, e-mail: tamara@trmenglish.com

Lecturers: Tamara R. McGee, MA, President TRM English and TRM English Academy, Academic Writing Specialist

ECTS: 2.5

Time:

20 and 21 January 2025

24 and 25 February 2025

Place: Aalborg University TBA
Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 30

Deadline: 2 January 2025


Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study (TECH/ENG) - C 2025

Please observe that this course is for PhD students within the Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. We offer a similar course for PhD students within the Faculty of Medicine “Introduction to the PhD Study (Medicine)”

Description:
Objective: Give the PhD student a basic understanding of how the PhD education at Aalborg University is structured as well as the formal requirements related hereto. - Support the PhD student in developing his/her study plan.

Course structure: 1 day with lectures and a course work, followed up by completing the PhD student’s individual study plan in cooperation with his/her supervisors and research environment

Course blocks and topics:

1. The Legislation - the rights and duties of a PhD student. For this session the students have to read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
2. The administrative organization of the Doctoral School
3. My life as a PhD student: Experiences from PhD students
4. The study plan
5. Student-supervisor relation
6. Career planning
7. PhD Consulting service
8. PAU
9. PhD help

At the time you attend this course, your study plan should be in progress. Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan as it is at the time of the course.

Preparation:

- Read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)

- Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan.

Organizer: Lars Bo Henriksen

Lecturers: Lars Bo Henriksen

ECTS: 0,5

Time: 10 June 2025
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 40

Deadline: 20 May 2025

NB This course is only for PhD Students at Aalborg University

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study (TECH/ENG) - A 2025

Please observe that this course is for PhD students within the Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. We offer a similar course for PhD students within the Faculty of Medicine “Introduction to the PhD Study (Medicine)”

Description:
Objective: Give the PhD student a basic understanding of how the PhD education at Aalborg University is structured as well as the formal requirements related hereto. - Support the PhD student in developing his/her study plan.

Course structure: 1 day with lectures and a course work, followed up by completing the PhD student’s individual study plan in cooperation with his/her supervisors and research environment

Course blocks and topics:
1. The Legislation - the rights and duties of a PhD student. For this session the students have to read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
2. The study plan
3. Student-supervisor relation
4. PhD Consulting service
5. My life as a PhD student
6. Career planning
7. The administrative organization of the doctoral schools
8. PAU
9. Ph.d. Help

At the time you attend this course, your study plan should be in progress. Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan as it is at the time of the course.

Preparation:

- Read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)

- Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan.

Organizer: Lars Bo Henriksen

Lecturers: Lars Bo Henriksen

ECTS: 0,5

Time: 3 February 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 40

Deadline: 13 January 2025

NB This course is only for PhD Students at Aalborg University

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study (MEDICINE) - C (2025)

Description:

Objective: Give the PhD student a basic understanding of the PhD education at Aalborg University. Support the PhD student in developing his/her study plan. Practical informations making research projects.

Course structure:
½ day with lectures and discussions.

Course blocks and topics:

1. The Legislation - the rights and duties of a PhD student. For this session the students have to read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
2. Information from the administration of the doctoral schools The administrative organization of the Doctoral School
3. Presentation of PhD consult
4. Phd student organization, international office (PAU)
5. Introduction to PBL, different ways of teaching (supervision, courses etc.)
6. Presentation of CLAAUDIA research support services and Data Management
7. Phd Coaching


At the time you attend this course, your study plan should be in progress. Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan as it is at the time of the course.

Preparation:

- Read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)

- Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan.

Organizers and lecturers: Lene W. Dreyer

ECTS: 0,5

Time: 18 September 2025

Place: Aalborg University (Room: TBA)

Number of seats: 40

Deadline: 28 August 2025

NB This course is only for PhD students at Aalborg University

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Project Management and Interpersonal Skills for PhDs - B (2025)

Description: This course is a practical hands on workshop, which will support PhD students in their endeavors to manage the PhD project. The focus is twofold:

1) enhancing project management skills in a university culture that is characterized by unruly creative work, lack of formal structures and network organization.

2) Enhancing interpersonal skills, particularly in relation to the cooperation with supervisors and other important stakeholders.

Research within neuroscience, leadership, project management and conflict resolution, long term experience as PhD coach and feedback from earlier participants at this course show that PhD students benefit immensely from being challenged to reflect on, discuss and experiment with their planning practice and the way they approach cooperation with supervisors and other important stakeholders.

Prerequisites: Being a PhD student

Learning objectives:

After the course the PhD student should be able to:
- Understand the challenges of project planning as a PhD student
- Reflect on ones own planning practice and the specific pittfalls and resources one poses
- Develop strategies to address those pittfalls and provide feedback to other PhD students
- Practice a more realistic and efficient planning
- Understand the individual needs and challenges in specific cooperations with supervisors and other important stakeholders
- Apply important negotiating skills

Teaching methods:

The workshop will introduce and illustrate a method on how to plan your time on a daily and long-term basis. The approach is inspired by the GRID method by neuroscientist Magdalena Bak-Maier (2015), Steven Covey (2005) and the game plan approach from the world of coaching. Relevant research and knowledge from leadership literature and project management will be presented (e.g. Pearce and Conger, 2007; Karl Weick, 1976 and 2012; Atkinson, 1999; Nicholas and Steyn, 2021).
The course will also work with the negotiation and conflict management approach from the Harvard Negotiation project (Stone, Patton and Heen, 2010) as a tool to explore interpersonal communication structure. Key issues in the relationship between PhD student and supervisor will be identified and analyzed by means of practical exercises.
There will be a possibility for an individual follow up coaching session after a month for those PhD students that find it beneficial.
Course structure:
- 2 consecutive days consisting of a mix of introductions and exercises individually and in groups.
- Two assignments related to actual skills is to be send in before the workshop

Criteria for assessment: Handing in assignments and participating in the course are criteria for passing the course.

Key literature: Course literature:

Covey, S.R. (2005). The seven habits of highly effective people. ISBN 9780743268165

Danish Centre for conflict resolution (1996). Conflict-Solving: Simple and Difficult. Uploaded below

Conflict resolution. A brief introduction (No date, no author) Uploaded below

Patton, B. (2017). You can't win by avoiding difficult conversations in Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 3274, 553-557. Emerald Publishing Limited. ISSN 0885-8624

Heim, C. (2012). Tutorial facilitation in the humanities based on the tenets of Carl Rogers in Higher Education 63: 289-298. Springer. DOI 10.1007/s10734-011-9441-z

Prochaska, J. O. , Norcross, J.C and Diclemente, C.C. (2007). Changing for good. A Revolutionary Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward.

HarperCollins Publishers, New York, USA. Stone, D., Patton, B. and Heen, S. (2010). Difficult conversations. How to discuss what matters most. Penguin Books. London, England.

Atkinson, R. (1999). Project management: cost, time and quality, two best guesses and a phenomenon, its time to accept other success criteria. International Journal of Project Management, 17(6), 337-342.

Pearce, C. L., Conger, J. A., & Locke, E. A. (2007). Shared leadership theory. The Leadership Quarterly, 18(3), 281-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2007.03.009

Weick, K. E. (1976). Educational Organizations as Loosely Coupled Systems. . Administrative Science Quarterly, 21(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2307/2391875

Weick, K. E. (2012). Organized sensemaking: A commentary on processes of interpretive work. Human Relations, 65(1), 141-153. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018726711424235

Organizer: Pia Bøgelund

Lecturers: Pia Bøgelund

ECTS: 2.0

Time: 7 - 8 October 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 20

Deadline: 16 September 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to International Scientific Networking - B (2025)

Description: In an increasingly interconnected world, establishing and maintaining professional relationships across borders is essential for success in scientific research and academia. Despite the availability of digital communication tools, many scientists struggle with effective international networking, missing valuable opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.

This course addresses the gap in networking skills by providing an understanding of international scientific networking. Participants will learn the importance of networking for professional development, strategies for making meaningful connections, and ways to become recognized within the global scientific community. By mastering these skills, scientists can expand their networks, access diverse perspectives, and contribute to advancements in their fields through collaboration.

Prerequisites: Having international interest and interest in communication

Learning objectives:

To learn that networking is important

- To learn how to get to know and how to get to be known (with a focus on the scientific community)

- To learn how to show interest and how to become interested

Teaching methods: Lectures and in-class exercises

Criteria for assessment: Course attendance active participation in exercises and in-class activity

Key literature: Lecture slides, in-class exercises

Organizer: Hiva Alipour

Lecturers: Hiva Alipour

ECTS: 1.0

Time: 18 November 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 50

Deadline: 28 October 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Writing and Reviewing Scientific Papers - C (2025)

Description: The aim is to improve the participants' competence in writing and reviewing scientific papers. The course takes a practical approach and focuses on the craftsmanship needed as a scientist. It is recommended that this course is taken during the first period of a PhD study. PhD students from all areas of engineering and science can benefit from attending, although the course to some extent favors "hard science" disciplines. The discussions will address general issues related to scientific writing. The course is organised in three activities. First, the PhD students are asked to study selected literature on the subject. Second, two one-day seminars are devoted to presentations by the organisers, discussions amongst participants, and lectures by invited speakers. Third, the PhD students are required to practice both writing and reviewing in specially designed exercises. A collection of papers will be distributed before the course. In addition, a reading list of relevant books and papers is given.

Prerequisites: None in particular. The course is proposed early in course of the PhD as the participants are planning their first publications.

Learning objectives: Theoretical and practical knowledge of the peer-reviewing system, including the role of editorial board, program committee, editors, reviewers, commercial publisher, etc. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in structuring and organizing scientific papers and planning the writing process Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in structuring and organizing reviews of scientific papers

Teaching methods: Lectures, Workshops, Peer-learning, Practical exercises

Criteria for assessment:

Participation in lectures and workshops

Hand-in of three practical exercises (pass/non-pass)

Key literature:

How to write a scientific paper. Robert A. Day.

The Science of Scientific Writing. George D. Gopen and Judith A. Swan.

Why and What for (Four): The basis for writing a good introduction. E.P. Papadakis.

Create time to write reports. J.K. Borchardt.

How to write consistently boring scientific literature. K. Sand-Jensen.

The final step: Perfecting a document. Helena Chytil.

The task of the referee. Alan Jay Smith.

Student's guide: Peer review. Dennis S. Bernstein.

How to Win Acceptances by Psychology Journals: 21 Tips for Better Writing. Robert J. Sternberg.

Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.

Sample: Article. Carsten Stegelmann.

Sample: Review. Thomas Moeslund.

Sample (Companion paper to lecture: Structuring a Journal Paper - a Control Engineering example): Bumpless transfer between observer-based gain scheduled controllers. International Journal of Control, 78(7):491-504, 2005. J.D. Bendtsen, J. Stoustrup, and K. Trangbæk. DOI: 10.1080/00207170500111028

Organizer: Jakob Stoustrup

Lecturers: Jakob Stoustrup

ECTS: 3.75

Time: 9 september 2025 og 10 november 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 50

Deadline: 20 August 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course..

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Writing and Reviewing Scientific Papers - A (2025)

Description: The aim is to improve the participants' competence in writing and reviewing scientific papers. The course takes a practical approach and focuses on the craftsmanship needed as a scientist. It is recommended that this course is taken during the first period of a PhD study. PhD students from all areas of engineering and science can benefit from attending, although the course to some extent favors "hard science" disciplines. The discussions will address general issues related to scientific writing. The course is organised in three activities. First, the PhD students are asked to study selected literature on the subject. Second, two one-day seminars are devoted to presentations by the organisers, discussions amongst participants, and lectures by invited speakers. Third, the PhD students are required to practice both writing and reviewing in specially designed exercises. A collection of papers will be distributed before the course. In addition, a reading list of relevant books and papers is given.

Prerequisites: None in particular. The course is proposed early in course of the PhD as the participants are planning their first publications.

Learning objectives: Theoretical and practical knowledge of the peer-reviewing system, including the role of editorial board, program committee, editors, reviewers, commercial publisher, etc. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in structuring and organizing scientific papers and planning the writing process Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in structuring and organizing reviews of scientific papers

Teaching methods: Lectures, Workshops, Peer-learning, Practical exercises

Criteria for assessment:

Participation in lectures and workshops

Hand-in of three practical exercises (pass/non-pass)

Key literature:

How to write a scientific paper. Robert A. Day.

The Science of Scientific Writing. George D. Gopen and Judith A. Swan.

Why and What for (Four): The basis for writing a good introduction. E.P. Papadakis.

Create time to write reports. J.K. Borchardt.

How to write consistently boring scientific literature. K. Sand-Jensen.

The final step: Perfecting a document. Helena Chytil.

The task of the referee. Alan Jay Smith.

Student's guide: Peer review. Dennis S. Bernstein.

How to Win Acceptances by Psychology Journals: 21 Tips for Better Writing. Robert J. Sternberg.

Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.

Sample: Article. Carsten Stegelmann.

Sample: Review. Thomas Moeslund.

Sample (Companion paper to lecture: Structuring a Journal Paper - a Control Engineering example): Bumpless transfer between observer-based gain scheduled controllers. International Journal of Control, 78(7):491-504, 2005. J.D. Bendtsen, J. Stoustrup, and K. Trangbæk. DOI: 10.1080/00207170500111028

Organizer: Jakob Stoustrup

Lecturers: Jakob Stoustrup

ECTS: 3.75

Time: 10 February and 15 May 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 50

Deadline: 20 January 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Research Dissemination 2025

Description: Research dissemination is an important part of being a researcher. Research dissemination happens both to other researchers and to wider audiences. Is important to be able to explain what we as researchers do: what our research focus upon, challenges, and what we can deliver to our stakeholders. Being able to disseminate research is also critical to be able to engage in relevant public debates and increase awareness of important new knowledge in society. Dissemination happens both in writing and orally. In this course we introduce a vocabulary together with method and tools for both formats. The aim of this course is to improve the students' skills in research dissemination and practice both written and oral research dissemination for various types of audiences.

Prerequisites: None, except being ready to actively participate.

Learning objectives: Improve skills in research dissemination and practice both written and oral research dissemination for various types of audiences.

Teaching methods: Oral presentations, exercises, active student participation with presentations and feedback.

Criteria for assessment: The students have two deliverables: a written short article and an oral presentation. The written article is imitating dissemination of a research-related topic to a wider audience and should be in layman terms. The oral presentation is targeting other researcher imitating a conference presentation. Both must be approved to pass the course. On top of this, the students must give feedback to the other students on both the written article and the oral presentation.

Key literature: Scientists as storytellers guide. Universities Denmark's Principles of Good Research Communication. Course slides and supplied notes.

Organizer: Mikkel Meyer Andersen

Lecturers: Mikkel Meyer Andersen

ECTS: 3.0

Time: 9, 23 October 2025 & 6, 20 November 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 40

Deadline: 18 September 2025

Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.

Welcome to Professional Communication B (2025)


Hello,
Welcome to the offering of the Professional Communications course for PhD students at Aalborg University.

Communication is a core skill for all professionals, and the ability to convey complex information is essential for success in a PhD and beyond. There are many dimensions to effective communication; this course is intended to help PhD students become aware of those dimensions, and to develop their competencies to prepare them for communicating in research contexts.

Presenting at a scientific conference is a common feature of the PhD experience, and as such it will be used as the case study for this course. Participants will work through the context of a public presentation, considering the format, the poster and/or slides to support such a talk, the social media environment to share such a talk, and the skills involved in delivering the talk itself. Finally, the course will give participants a change to implement these skills and to receive peer feedback on their efforts.

The course will combine both theory and practice, sharing underpinning concepts as well as practical advice on how to become comfortable with communicating in a professional research context.

The course will be held over three full days,


Organizer: Professor Euan Lindsay

Lecturers: Professor Euan Lindsay

ECTS: 3.0

Time: 5 - 7 March 2025

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 20

Deadline: 12 February 2025


Important information concerning PhD courses:

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.


For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.