About Us
The PhD and PostDoc Society at ULB is open to all PhD candidates and PhD holders, both French and English speakers, from all disciplines and at all stages of their research journey. Our mission is to provide resources, support, and a welcoming community to help you navigate your PhD with greater efficiency and peace of mind.
We offer practical tools, strategies, and tips on a wide range of topics, including:
- Finding and managing scientific literature efficiently
- Scientific writing techniques
- Designing effective graphs and visuals for clear communication
- Time management strategies and productivity tools
- Scientific communication and presentation skills
- Mental health and well-being for young researchers
- Informal social events to help you unwind and connect with peers
You are welcome to participate in any or all of our activities — whether you simply wish to benefit from the resources, or actively engage with the community.
About the Society
While we benefit from the material and institutional support of several ULB entities , such as the Doctoral Unit and the University Libraries, the heart of the Society is an organically formed group of motivated, volunteer PhD candidates from across ULB's faculties.
Our motto, By PhDs, for PhDs, reflects our commitment to providing relevant, practical, and peer-driven support.
If you would like to get involved in our activities or help shape the direction of the Society, feel free to contact us here.
Our Team (must be correctly updated!)
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Lucie Couset
Head of P&PS house
Lucie explores the application of machine translation to audiovisual texts. She is particularly interested in the performance of large-language models when translating humour, and in the impact of machine-generated subtitles on viewer experience.
Dr Surya Maharana
Admin
Yahroun Hermans
Head of IT Division
Yahroun works on ultra-fast image-based modelling of historical (stone)masonry structures for preservation of cultural heritage.