PhD Annual Meeting
The Annual PhD Meeting is a flagship event of the Doctoral School in Life Sciences (DSLS). It brings together doctoral candidates from diverse disciplines to:
- Present and exchange on their research projects,
- Strengthen the internal DSLS community,
- Develop transferable skills, particularly in communication,
- Receive feedback from peers and experts in a supportive environment.
The event features scientific sessions, poster presentations, and a thematic workshop led by invited professionals.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is mandatory for first-year PhD students or first-time participants!
All other DSLS PhD members are encouraged to join, whether presenting or simply attending.
Credits allocation
- Organizing comittee : 1 credit (Category: Scientific activity)
- Poster or video: 0.5 credit (Category: Scientific activity or Transferable skills)
- 15-minute talk: 1 credit (Category: Scientific activity)
For first-time participants, one of the following is required:
- Poster + 1-minute flash talk (1 slide, 3 minutes max)
- 15-minute oral presentation (in person or online)
- Alternative (remote) poster + flash talk presented online or 3-minute video presentation (e.g. fieldwork or research summary)
Abstract submission (max 250 words) is mandatory for all presenters and will be requested via a form.
Day 1: Scientific Presentations & Posters
- Welcome & opening remarks
- Oral presentations, flash talks & poster sessions
- Coffee and lunch breaks
- Evening social activity & apéro
Day 2: Transferable Skills Workshop
- Thematic session led by an invited expert
(e.g. science communication, career planning, media training) - Interactive training (theory + practice)
Final schedule will be posted in due time.
DSLS Annual PhD Meeting pre-registrations OPEN
Register now to stay informed (abstract submission opening soon)
Join the DSLS Annual PhD Meeting Organizing Committee 2027!
The DSLS Annual PhD Meeting is organized by PhD students and staff working together to create an engaging and enriching event for our community.
For the 2027 edition, we are looking for motivated PhD students to join the organizing committee!
Dr. Sarah Miéville, DSLS Academic Coordinator (ds.biology@unine.ch), will continue to oversee the overall organization of the meeting.
Committee members can contribute to:
🔹 Speaker & workshop selection
🔹 Poster sessions
🔹 Welcome desk and registration
🔹 On-site logistics
🔹 Abstract booklet preparation
🔹 Moodle submission support
🔹 Community surveys and engagement
🔹 Scientific program and workshop ideas
Joining the committee is a great opportunity to gain experience in event organization, develop new skills, and expand your network within DSLS.
📩 Interested? Contact Sarah Miéville to learn more and join the 2027 Organizing Committee.
Together, let’s make the next DSLS Annual PhD Meeting a memorable success! 🚀🎓
Past editions
