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Computer science PhD Council

As PhD council, we strive to improve the position of PhD-candidates within the Department of Computer Science.

As PhD council, we strive to improve the position of PhD-candidates within the Department of Computer Science. By serving as a bridge between students and the department and actively advocating for our needs and concerns, we ensure all PhD candidates are heard. In the past, we have had initiatives such as raising awareness about critical issues by conducting surveys to assess and address mental health challenges among PhD students and actively shaping policies to improve support structures. Through regular communication, both internally and with faculty members, the council ensures that students are informed about regulations, rights, and opportunities, while also fostering a sense of community through social interactions and events and providing a first point of contact for any questions you as a PhD candidate might have. 


Contact Us

Whether you have questions, suggestions, or concerns, we're here to listen and assist you. You can reach out to us through various channels:

Email: informatica.phdcouncil.beta@vu.nl.  

Contact Form: If you prefer filling out a form, you can use the contact form.

Slack Channel: Join our Slack channel to connect with fellow PhD students, stay updated on events and announcements, and engage in discussions related to the PhD experience. Our Slack channel provides a platform for collaboration and support within the CS PhD community. You should have been added to the Slack workspace where the PhD council channel is available. Email informatica.phdcouncil.beta@vu.nl to request access.

Members 

To find out who the current members are or who your research group’s representative for the PhD council is click here.

Helpful Information

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Some important information regarding all educational activities that PhD students must complete. If you are a PhD student, then it's important that:

  • You have finished your registration in Hora Finita
  • You have registered in the mailing list aio.inf.l.beta@vu.nl (contact Mojca m.lovrencak@vu.nl about it)
  • You come to the monthly meetings with all other PhD students

Doctorate Regulations

VU regulations: https://vu.nl/en/research/more-about/doctorate-regulations (PDF)

Faculty regulations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1evwdpySjQ5t8PukCSwdYlA5i2qauXxun8P6Nv_I8fxw/edit 

Department regulations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKWE82dDGg3ZoQiluBjHYkj9hKwLJVYeo5-dcmKjJ9Q/edit 

Guides

Procedures: Click Here

More information about the Training Supervision Plan (TSP) is available in the procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ

Guidelines for the dissertation: https://tinyurl.com/CS-PhD-Thesis

PhD Onboarding Document from the faculty's PhD Council: Click here

Joining the Council:

Joining the council allows you to actively participate in initiatives that benefit PhD students, advocate for student rights, represent your research group, and collaborate with peers and faculty members to address important issues. You can also get two credits (or more) for being a part of this council.

For detailed information on what the council does and the roles available, click here. It provides insights into our goals, organizational structure, and opportunities for involvemet.

To become a part of the council, reach out to informatica.phdcouncil.beta@vu.nl. We welcome enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about improving the PhD experience for themselves and their peers.

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