WGS Lunchtime Workshops for PhD Supervisors

Course schedule

Dates Start time End time Location Coordinator registrations
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2 April 2026 (IN-PERSON)
Walk-in from 12:00h | TOPIC: Research integrity and co-authoring
12:15 13:45 Phenomea, room Plaza, Address: Bornse Weilanden 9, Building 125, 6708 WG Wageningen Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) 31 / 40 Registration ended at 30/03/2026
4 June 2026 (IN-PERSON)
Walk-in from 12:00h | TOPIC: AI tools
12:15 13:45 Phenomea, room Plaza, Address: Bornse Weilanden 9, Building 125, 6708 WG Wageningen Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) 21 / 40 Apply

Course description

 A range of workshops for supervisors on current topics and issues related to the PhD trajectory and the supervision of PhD candidates. ⭐Coming up: - Research integrity and co-authoring (2 April) - AI tools (4 June) - and more to come in the 2nd half of 2026.

General structure of the workshops:

Walk in from 12:00h

  • Signing the attendance list
  • Introduction by WGS organisers
  • Short story by invited speaker/expert
  • Discussion
  • Synthesis led by WGS organisers 

Coffee, tea, water, and a snack will be provided. You may bring your own lunch.

The workshops are organised as a live event on the first Thursday of the even months, 12.15 – 13.45 hrs. You will receive more information also about the venue on a later date.

Topics 

2026

02 April

Research integrity and co-authoring  

Navigating research integrity and co-authorship can be complex — especially within the dynamic relationship between PhD candidates and supervisors. During this interactive lunchtime session, we will explore real-world dilemmas that many encounter in practice.

Together, we will reflect on questions such as:

  • What are the rights of PhD candidates if their supervisor does not respond to manuscript drafts?
  • What are the rights of supervisors if PhD candidates delay progress of manuscripts?
  • Can PhD candidates submit a manuscript on their own initiative, or does the supervisor determine which version is ready?
  • Who decides on authorship — the supervisor or the PhD candidate?

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Koenderink, one of WUR’s confidential counselors on research integrity. Drawing on four years of experience in this role, she will share the most common issues she encounters and invite us to reflect on dilemmas surrounding publishing, co-authorship, and affiliations.

Programme:

  • Introduction and reflection on five years as confidential counselor for research integrity
  • Small-group discussions on practical cases and challenges
  • Plenary exchange of insights and perspectives

This workshop offers a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen our shared understanding of responsible research practices.

04 June

AI tools   

More information TBA

05 February

How to do P&D interviews with PhD candidates  

As of January 2026, there is a new P&D form specifically for PhD candidates that facilitates the sequence of conversations with the supervisors. This provides an opportunity for WGS and HR to jointly organize a supervisor workshop on the P&D meeting.

This workshop supports supervisors in approaching P&D meetings as open, constructive conversations.

We will explore how to give and receive feedback, and share practical tips to make P&D meaningful for both PhD candidates and supervisors.

Programme of the workshop:

  • Plenary introduction on P&D and the new WUR policy.

  • Group discussions to exchange experiences: what works well and what is challenging.

  • Plenary reflection on the group discussions and the principles of effective feedback.

Fee

The workshop is free of charge, but please note that a NO-SHOW is NOT.

Coffee, tea, water, and a snack will be provided. You may bring your own lunch.

NO-SHOW fee:

If you do not show up, please note that a no-show fee of 100 EUR will be charged. You and the secretary of your chair group will receive an email with (proQme) payment instructions.

Note: If you would like to cancel your registration, ALWAYS inform us. Someone else may still be able to take your spot and you avoid paying the no-show fee of EUR 100.

 

General Information

Target Group: Staff (supervisors)
Group size: maximum 40
Course duration: 1.5 hrs
Language: English
Credit points: NA
Venue:

See course schedule

 

For more information please contact WGS (wgscourses@wur.nl)

Are you an EngD supervisor? Check out: Lunchtime Workshop: Supervising EngD Candidates