OptiVisT TRAINING EVENT 7 - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
The final Optivist training event, held from November 25 to 28, 2024 in Amsterdam (NL), marked a significant milestone in the network’s journey. The ESRs presented their entire PhD projects in a series of insightful and engaging sessions, showcasing the depth and breadth of their research.
Monday 25/11
The event kicked off with a warm welcome from training event hosts David Mann and Eli Brenner, followed by a series of ESR presentations. Each researcher presented their entire PhD project in 15-minute sessions, offering a comprehensive view of their work, followed by a 5-minute Q&A. After the morning's presentations, attendees engaged in EU reporting activities, updating necessary documents and working on deliverables.
In the afternoon, participants listened to a Business Plan pitch by the OptoCure team and took part in a social event with Goalball, a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment.
Tuesday 26/11
The second day featured more PhD project presentations from ESRs, and the Junior and Supervisory Board meetings also took place.
In the afternoon, the consortium members engaged in fruitful discussions on future networks and grants.
In the evening, the consortium dined at Ctaste, a culinair experience in the complete dark.future In the
Wednesday 27/11
Wednesday began with Andrea’s PhD defense [ESR3], followed by a reception to celebrate the occasion. The afternoon focused on the iBBA Symposium, which explored gaze behavior in daily life, featuring talks from prominent researchers in the field.
Thursday 28/11
The final day featured sessions aimed at enhancing career skills, including a panel on how to review and handle scientific reviews, and a presentation by a Paralympic athlete, offering inspiring insights into overcoming challenges. ESRs also participated in the much-anticipated Three-Minute Thesis challenge, showcasing their ability to condense their research into a 3-minute pitch. The event concluded with a closing drink, marking the end of the 3-years OptiVisT training series.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 955590
STARTING DATE: 01/03/2021
COMPLETION DATE: 28/02/2025