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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Dr Romain Bertrand
Contributors
Romain BERTRAND works as a project manager and training content designer in the newly established "Cellule de Coordination pour l'Intelligence Artificielle" at ULB. Prior to this, he gained experience working as a consultant at IBM, and recently spent two years as a visiting researcher at Université de Montréal. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Université Paris Dauphine (2023).
Dr Yann-Aël Le Borgne
Contributors
Dr Yann-Aël Le Borgne works in the newly created "Cellule de Coordination pour l'Intelligence Artificielle" of the ULB, as training content designer and machine learning engineer. He is also independent consultant and scientific collaborator for the Machine Learning Group at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (MLG-ULB). He holds a PhD in machine learning from the MLG-ULB (Marie Curie Fellowship, 2009).
Dr Rachel Leproult
Contributors
Rachel Leproult is currently working at the ULB Liaison Office, Research Department, ULB, where she is involved in the preparation of proposals, the implementation of funded projects, mainly in the research field of Life Sciences, within the framework of Horizon Europe and other international funding agencies worldwide.