The Doctoral Schools will be hosting the Doctoral Experience Week (DEW) 2026. Taking place on 25.-28.5. at the University of Helsinki, DEW2026 offers a platform to showcase the research conducted within in the Doctoral Programmes at the University of Helsinki while exploring the diverse futures for doctoral researchers after graduation. DEW206 also focuses on fostering connections with industries and the broader society.
The program will include a mix of different events for all doctoral researchers, including a kick-off for the new doctoral programmes, various forums and workshops, and Three Minute Thesis competition. In addition, the University of Helsinki Doctoral School is excited to host PhD Summerfest, on May 28th. This event welcomes all doctoral researchers and supervisors, and the party will be held in the Main Building.
Please see a preliminary schedule below!
We will kick-off the week with a kick-off event for the new doctoral programmes in the afternoon.
9.00-12.00 Communicating your research – why and how? (City Center Campus)
10.00-12.00 Networking 101 – tips and tricks for growing your professional footprint (Think Nook, Yliopistonkatu 4)
13.00-15.00 Doctoral Programme Kick-off (Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4)
Tuesday is packed with different activities organized for all doctoral researchers.
10.00-12.00 Pitch Clinic – to-dos and don’ts of presenting yourself (Think Lounge, Yliopistonkatu 4)
13.00-15.00 CV Clinic – guide to the perfect resume (Think Lounge, Yliopistonkatu 4)
15.00-17.00 Writing Workshop by The Science Basement
17.00-19.00 Future of Work for Doctoral Graduates -seminar series (Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4)
Wednesday highlights include the final of Three Minute Thesis competition.
10.00-12.00 PhD graduates in the private sector – a speaker event, (Think Lounge, Yliopistonkatu 4)
13.00-15.00 Informal interview – 1-on-1 discussions with PhD graduates in the working life, (Think Nook, Yliopistonkatu 4)
17.00-19.00 Final round of Three Minute Thesis competition, (Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4)
We will end the week on Thursday with the PhD Summerfest!
10.00-12.00 Pitch Clinic – to-dos and don’ts of presenting yourself (Think Lounge, Yliopistonkatu 4)
17.00-23.00 PhD Summerfest (Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33)
This year's speakers and presenters will be published here soon!