ENGAGE.EU Annual PhD Workshop & Early-Stage Researcher Symposium
ENGAGE.EU is an alliance of leading European universities in business, economics, law, and social sciences. Its goal is to equip European citizens with the skills and competencies they need to tackle the challenges of the future. This three-day event brings together PhD students and early-stage researchers (i.e., up to 4 years post-PhD) from ENGAGE.EU partner universities. The goal is to foster stimulating intellectual exchanges, personal development, and to leverage the expertise embedded in the ENGAGE.EU network.
The workshop's core activities will feature presentations (20–30-minute slots) by PhD students and early-stage researchers. They will present their research work on one of three themes: artificial intelligence and society, leading the green transition, or inequalities and just mobility opportunities. These presentations will be followed by discussion and feedback from senior researchers and peers. Each participant will also be asked to be available to discuss at least one other paper. Senior discussants will also be invited to guide the discussion and connect it to the broader context of the research theme.
In addition to working in small groups, there will also be plenary keynote speakers and career development sessions that bring together workshop participants from all three tracks. Some of the career development sessions follow a “bring your own challenge” format (e.g., how to respond to manuscript reviewers, how to build a productive relationship with your advisor or co-authors, how to manage access to data, among others), allowing for a rich exchange on questions and issues related to starting a research career.