Advices for your Portfolio

Instructions

1. Introduction:

   • Begin your portfolio with a brief introduction outlining your research subject and providing an overview of your academic journey during the summer school. Provide a picture of you.

2. Academic Background:

   • Reflect on your academic background, including your undergraduate and graduate studies. Highlight key courses, research projects, and academic achievements that have contributed to your current knowledge and skills.

3. Research Experience:

   • Describe your research experience according to your involvement in the international and European school program. Discuss the lectures you have listen to, methodologies employed, key findings, and any publications or presentations resulting from this research you have read further.

4. Skills Development:

   • Identify and list the skills you have developed during you’re the summer school. This can include research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, communication skills, project management skills, etc. Provide examples of how you have applied these skills in different sessions and contexts.

5. Professional Development:

   • Reflect on any professional development activities you have engaged in, such as workshops, conferences, and social events. Discuss how these activities have contributed to your development as a researcher and professional.

6. Peer learning :

   • If applicable, include a section on your peer learning activities. Describe contents and experience you have learnt from your peers, student feedback, and any emerging ideas and opportunities that emerge from this peer learning activities

7. Collaborations and Networking :

   • Highlight any collaborations with other researchers and PhD students, both within and outside the summer school. Discuss the impact of these collaborations on your research and professional development. Include any networking activities you have participated in.

   • 8 Future Goals and Aspirations :

     • Conclude your portfolio by outlining your future goals and aspirations. Discuss how your PhD experience has shaped your achievement for your future career.

Benefits:

• These instructions  encourages PhD students to reflect on their academic and professional journey during the summer school, fostering self-awareness and personal development.

• Creating a portfolio helps students showcase their accomplishments, skills, and experiences to potential employers or institutions.

• It serves as a valuable tool for self-assessment, skills development, and setting future goals.

• All portfolios will be placed on the summer school website and disseminated through social networks.

Tips for Keeping a Logbook During the summer school

Maintaining a logbook during the summer school can help you keep track of important information, insights, and networking opportunities. Here are some tips to ensure your logbook is comprehensive and useful:

Your preparation

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1. Get Organized:

   - Bring a dedicated notebook or set up a digital document specifically for the summer school.

   - Have sections pre-labelled for each day or session to streamline note-taking.

2. Review the Agenda:

   - Familiarize yourself with the summer school schedule.

   - Highlight sessions, workshops, and keynotes that you don’t want to miss.

3. Set Goals:

   - Define what you want to achieve from the summer school (e.g., specific knowledge, networking with certain individuals, etc.).

During sessions

4. Note the Essentials:

   - Record the date, time, and title of each session.

   - Write down the names of speakers and their key points.

   - Capture any memorable quotes or statistics.

5. Summarize Key Takeaways:

   - After each session, summarize the main takeaways in a few sentences.

   - Highlight how the information relates to your work or interests.

6. List Action Items:

   - Note any follow-up actions, such as contacting a speaker, looking up additional resources, or applying a new idea to your work.

7. Capture Networking Details:

   - Write down names, contact information, and important points from conversations with other attendees.

   - Jot down a brief description of the person and the context of your meeting.

8. Include Personal Reflections:

   - Record your thoughts on the sessions, what you found most valuable, and any new ideas that emerged.

   - Reflect on how the information might influence your current projects or future plans.

After sessions

9. Review and Organize:

   - Shortly after sessions, review your notes and organize them into a coherent format.

   - Create a summary page with the most important insights and action items during the day.

10.  Share Insights:

    - Share key takeaways with other PhD students and academics

    - Discuss how to develop new ideas learned at the summer school.

Tips for Effective Note-Taking

1. Be Concise:

   - Focus on capturing the essence of the discussion rather than transcribing everything verbatim.

2. Use Bullet Points:

   - Organize information in bullet points for clarity and quick reference.

3. Highlight Important Points:

   - Use symbols (e.g., asterisks, exclamation points) or different colors to highlight crucial information.

4. Leave Space for Additional Notes:

   - Leave gaps in your notes to add details later if needed.

5. Include Visuals:

   - Draw diagrams, charts, or mind maps to visualize complex information.