Networking and Self-Marketing

TitleTimeRoomInstructor
Networking and Self-Marketing16.04.2026 09:00 - 17:00 (Thu)Sunstone Bldg / O1 / Big Office Meeting room (101) (I23.O1.101)
Sunstone Bldg / O1 / Small Office Meeting room (103) (I23.O1.103)
Riva, Valentina
Networking and Self-Marketing17.04.2026 09:00 - 13:00 (Fri)Sunstone Bldg / O1 / Big Office Meeting room (101) (I23.O1.101)
Sunstone Bldg / O1 / Small Office Meeting room (103) (I23.O1.103)
Riva, Valentina
Description: 
This workshop targets PhD students and post-doctoral fellows who wish to improve their communication skills to advance their research through self-marketing prospects and make the most of their intercultural and interdisciplinary networking opportunities. They will learn how to make an impact in scientific contexts such as conferences and other events, how to deal with an international crowd and how to connect to an interdisciplinary audience. The workshop focuses specifically on self -expression in terms of vocal quality, body language and verbal expression in academic and professional contexts and offers practical tools to prepare content for potential networking and self -marketing conversations.
Capacity: 
19/12
Course Code: 
C_OTH-2021_S26
Course instructor(s): 
Valentina Riva
Main Contact: 
Valentina Riva
Course type: 
Taught course
Course tags: 
Core curriculum
Course level: 
Practical
Course format: 
On campus
Classroom requirements: 
Capacity for 15-20
Duration: 
Blocked course
ECTS: 
1
Semester: 
Spring 2
Target audience: 
This workshop is designed to gain new insights in effective communication and to make the best impression and strongest impact. Therefore, both Postdocs and PhD students are welcome to participate. This course counts towards the Essential Skills Requirement for PhD Students—2022 cohort and onwards.
Assessment form(s): 
Attendance and participation.
Grading scheme: 
Pass/fail
Course Category: 
Credit Course
Academic Year: 
AY 2025/26