Course description
Lots of PhD researchers come from another country, and several Belgian PhD researchers work in an intercultural environment and will themselves go abroad later. In this 1 day interactive course we explore how academic cultures are different and what helps you to work in a global team. The workshop uses a simulation game and the interculturality in the group.
On the program:
- exchange about doing a PhD in Belgium
- global teams simulation game
- making university profiles and adapting to them
You get the opportunity to look up your own personal profile according to the 8 cultural dimensions of Erin Meyer (INSEAD Business School).
Format:
Simulation game, group exercises, discussion, only a bit of theory
Practical information
Date and location:
The workshop will be organised by UGent in fall 2026 and will be open to UAntwerpen PhD researchers as well.
Exact date will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Trainer:
Ann De Ron (www.fishgrowfeet.be)
Language of the course:
English
Docop-points:
This course counts for 0,6 points