Job Shadowing for PhD researchers & postdocs

Are you interested to explore a career field and experience a typical day (or more) on the job? Want to check if you fit in a particular position or organisation? Job Shadowing provides a better (and nuanced) understanding of the skills and competencies needed to succeed and thrive in a particular job.

Prepare your next career step by shadowing a professional position. Apply for a Job Shadowing position between 6 July and 11 September 2026 (11 p.m.). The actual Job Shadowing will take place between 19 and 30 October 2026.

PRESS>SPEAK>Inspire

Do you want to learn how to turn your research into a compelling story? Or are you curious to experience a masterclass by Universiteit van Vlaanderen?

Then join PRESS>SPEAK>Inspire on 17 September for a morning packed with science communication inspiration. Take part in a hands-on workshop, discover best practices, and learn from fellow researchers.

The first 10 participants to register for the Universiteit van Vlaanderen masterclass will have the opportunity to pitch their research during an exclusive speeddate.

Register here before 10 September. 

Nature Masterclasses

As a researcher at the University of Antwerp you have free access to the online platform Nature Masterclasses, which offers courses on transferable skills that you can follow at your own pace.

💡Take the short quiz and discover which Nature Masterclasses courses are recommended for you!

Join the MONDO WhatsApp Community

MONDO, the social network for international students, researchers and staff members, has created a WhatsApp community to stay connected, share experiences, ask questions and stay informed about upcoming events. You will find 3 groups in this WhatsApp Community: announcements, Chat&Events and Marketplace.

Scan the QR code to join!