The real power of networking lies in connecting with people and building strong, professional relationships. In doing so you will surround yourself with people who are happy to help you to achieve your goals. These networking skills are important both inside and outside academia, but in this workshop we’ll focus on how to network in your current academic job context.
In this very practical oriented online workshop we’ll cover the basics of networking, learn how to introduce yourself and your work in an interesting manner, find out how you can prepare to get more results from networking at conferences and we conclude with concrete tips to optimise how you use / can start using LinkedIn.
Participants of this workshop will
- Get a better understanding of how networking works
- Be able to introduce themselves and their research in an attractive manner that sparks a conversation
- Know how to prepare better for their next conference so they’ll have better outcomes
- Can use simple strategies to start and keep a good conversation going
- Know what to do after an event so the efforts made don’t get lost
- Can optimise their LinkedIn use to get desired outcomes
Course type: 100% online course
Duration: 4 hours
Instructor(s): Joeri Wielandts (University of Leuven)
Language: English
Registration Period Start Date: 12 January 2026
Registration Period End Date: 9 February 2026
Short Description: Unlock the power of networking in academia. This hands-on workshop shows you how to introduce yourself with impact, connect confidently at conferences, and use LinkedIn effectively to build strong professional relationships that support your goals.