What are the essential transferable skills of a PhD student? You can find the answer in various articles and websites such as academicpositions, findaphd, or cheekyscientist.
The European Research Framework definition of the R1 Researcher highlights (besides the research domain skills): critical thinking, ability to explain the outcome of the research, integrated language, communication and environment skills, especially in an international context.
To gain such skills, there are many educational opportunities offered to PhD students at our University. Below, we provide an overview of courses, events, and dedicated departments.
Not to miss a good event, you can also regularly check our news and events calendar where we post for you tips for courses or workshops offered by the University, research institutions or external subjects to doctoral students.
Department |
Skills |
Course/Training |
Details |
Language
|
Research & Development Office MU |
Cross-sectional |
Freshers: Skills for Research Careers |
IS MU |
English |
Summer School for PhD Students |
OV MU |
Czech |
Scientists' Talks |
Seminar Series & Mendel Lectures |
MUNI |
English |
Language Centre MU |
Writing & Self-Presentation Communication |
Academic Writing in English Language Skills for Employability Critical Thinking for Critical Times |
CJV MU |
English |
Masaryk Writing Lab (CJV MU) |
Video |
English |
Technology Transfer MU |
Intellectual Property, Authorship |
Courses in technology transfer, intellectual property, project management |
CTT MU |
Czech |
Newsletter Interface |
CTT news |
English |
CERPEK MU |
Pedagogical |
Pedagogical laboratory |
CERPEK MU |
Czech |
Save the Date:
Fulbright Scholarship Programmes Webinars:
- Scholarships for Students: Study and Research: April 17, 2024 at 15:00 / Web
- Scholarship for Researchers and Lecturers: April 18, 2024 at 15:00 / Web
Intercellular Transfer of Proteins and RNA: Mendel Lecture by Randy W. Schekman, April 18,2024, 17:00. Held in English. Mendel Museum Brno / Web
The Mindfulness Course: Jak najít klid v uspěchaném světě? - The eight-week course is a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness for those looking for ways to improve their mental well-being, stress less and experience everyday life more fully. The course is based on scientific evidence in the field of mental health. Held in czech only / Web
Interdisciplinary Meeting of Young Life Scientists 2024 - the Interdisciplinary Meeting of Young Researchers and Students from chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomaterial-related fields. May 20-23, 2024, Milovy. Held in English / Web
PhD Talent: I have always loved exploring nature
Being a lifelong nature lover, it seems natural that Eliška Řehůřková ultimately found herself in the laboratories of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. As a doctoral student she focuses on cell models which enable the testing of the effects of various substances on male reproduction. This research has now earned her the Brno PhD Talent scholarship.
“Our goal is to come up with a model originating in stem cells, which we refer to as induced pluripotent stem cells. Using small molecules referred to as signal molecules we attempt to reprogram the cells into Leydig cells which are responsible for the production of testosterone. Testosterone and other androgens have an irreplaceable role in processes related to male reproduction, as well as other processes. Chemicals present in the environment may disrupt the process of production of androgens. Once we have the newly programmed Leydig cells we will be able to test the effects of the environmental pollutants on male reproduction. Our cell model could very much replicate the actual processes in the human body, compared with other conventional methods, such as animal or rodent testing,” Řehůřková explains. She currently works at RECETOX where, for 40 years, scientists have studied environmental and health risks posed by chemicals around us. Whole article.