Upcoming CPS courses, workshops and PhD events - Jan & Feb 2026

PhD Introductory Event

Are you just starting your PhD? Make sure to sign up for the PhD Introductory Events!

In January 2026 we will launch the new one-day programme, looking forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming events: 15, 29 January, 19 February,  click to register.

The Introductory event should be attended within the first 6 months of the start of your PhD to be of real use to you. Participation will earn you 1.0 ECTS. Welcome on board!

CPS courses and workshops January and February 2026

●      13 January: Networking in 6 Steps

●      23 January: Scrumming and other project management techniques

●      27 January: Learn to fail (and stay happy about it!)

●      4 February: Academic Writing: Reduce Anxiety

●      17 February: Teamwork: how to be your best possible team

●      18 February: Navigating Dutch Corporate Culture: Strategies for Success

News and Events

●      MXT conference: 14-15 January 2026

Are you curious what it means to take your research from the lab to market? Join us at MXT, where Giovanna Maglia, Hedderik van Rijn, and Romana Schirhagl share their experience with just this journey, before we move on to the Launch Game, where we simulate that same journey in a 90 minute game.

MXT stands for Move Forward with Tech and is the annual cross-tech conference held during ESNS on January 14-15 in Groningen. It brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts to explore the convergence of innovation and technology through meaningful connections. It’s a place for networking, innovation, and collaboration.

●      Calling aspiring entrepreneurs!

Unleash your innovative spirit with our fantastic Extracurricular Course on Entrepreneurship, available for bachelor, master, and PhD students, and post-docs. Over five Monday evenings, dive headfirst into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship through engaging and interactive sessions that blend theory with real-world applications. From crafting a killer business idea to learning about how to finance this road, this course is your first introduction to entrepreneurship.

Sign-up deadline: 29 January 2026 and click for more information.

●      PhD Day 2026 – From Surviving to Thriving

Date: Friday, 23 January 2026Location: Feringa Building, University of Groningen

PhD Day is the largest annual career and development event for PhD candidates in the Northern Netherlands. Organized in collaboration with the University of Groningen, it brings together over 500 PhD candidates to explore career paths during and after their PhD.

This year’s theme, From Surviving to Thriving, focuses on resilience, adaptability, and personal growth in research. The program includes keynote lectures, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants can earn 1 ECTS credit for attending.

Stay updated at phd-day.nl or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @phddaygroningen

We are also looking for volunteers to join our journey. Want to know more? Click to register, we will contact you to discuss our plans, scheduling, and a tour of the venue.

From the University Library

Boost your academic skills with UB's webinars:

20 January: Webinar: Introduction to Pure for University Staff - Get to know the official UG repository, Pure, and how to maintain an up-to-date record of your research output.

27 January: Webinar: How to publish open access - Learn the ins and outs of open access (OA) publishing, from types of OA (e.g. gold, hybrid, green) to avoiding predatory journals.

19 February: Webinar: Introduction to Pure for University Staff - Get to know the official UG repository, Pure, and how to maintain an up-to-date record of your research output.

Find the full curriculum of workshops and webinars organized by the University Library on the Library workshop calendar!

PhD Support

Are you looking for support during your PhD studies? Please visit our PhD Support pages to find many tools, useful information and references to people who can assist you in various aspects of your life as a researcher.

From the Digital Competence Centre

The DCC is actively involved in sharing digital competence with researchers and research support staff in the form of thematic and recurring training and events. Please find their offers here!

Courses and events organised by MindmintYou can find events, courses and other information about MindMint here. On this page you can also subscribe to their maillist to stay up-to-date about upcoming events.

Courses and events organised by Gopher

You can find events, courses and other information about Gopher here. On this page you can also subscribe to their digital newsletter.

Other courses

Would you like to know what other kinds of courses are available for PhDs? (such as language, health and wellbeing and PhD support?) Visit Corporate Academy!

More Events, Courses and Workshops on our websites. Good to know:

●      Most CPS Workshops are only 10 Euro!

●      We kindly ask you to please register at least 1 week in advance.

●      You will receive a confirmation of registration and will be contacted by the course organizers several weeks before the event's dates.

●      PhD Scholarship students can request a reduction in costs for certain (higher-priced) courses. Please contact phd-cps@rug.nl after you have registered.