Program

Discover the full program of FEARS 2022.

Pre-FEARS workshops

16 September

13:30-16:30

Workshop: How to develop an academic poster? (Full)

Prepare for the poster session by following this workshop.

10 October

13:30-16:30

Workshop: How to pitch your research? (Full)

Prepare for the pitch session by following this workshop.

FEARS 2022 program

13:00

Registration

All attendees are welcome from 1pm to enjoy a coffe before the kick-off welcome session. Presenters can set install their demo setups and posters.

13:30

Kick-off welcome session

We will kick off FEARS 2022 with a word of welcome by our dean, Prof. Patrick De Baets, an introduction to the program, and an interactive challenge to see how well you know our faculty.

Liesbet Smit

14:00

(Parallel sessions)

Workshop: Storytelling

Expert science communicators teach us how to use storytelling techniques when presenting our research.

Pitch sessions

Get inspired by a selection of two-minute pitches by FEA researchers.
Detailed pitch schedule

Poster and demo session

Stroll through interesting posters and demonstrations of FEA research and take the time to get to know colleagues.
Detailed poster and demo schedule

15:20

Coffee break

15:40

(Parallel sessions)

Workshop: Social media

Expert science communicators teach us how to use social media to inform society about our research.

Pitch sessions

Get inspired by a selection of two-minute pitches by FEA researchers.
Detailed pitch schedule

Poster and demo session

Stroll through interesting posters and demonstrations of FEA research and take the time to get to know colleagues.
Detailed poster and demo schedule

17:00

(Parallel sessions)

Keynote: Impact with science

Science communicator Liesbeth Smit makes you think about your goal, audience, and message, to ensure you know what it takes to create impact with your science communication.

Liesbet Smit

Starting a PhD

Information session for students. We help you figure out whether a PhD is something for you and how you can start one.

17:45 - 20:00

Reception with award ceremony

We will close FEARS 2022 with a drink and some bites, while presenting awards for remarkable contributions to the symposium.

19:00 - 0:00

After party in the city center.

After-work party in collaboration with AIG - Engage. Enjoy the evening with your colleages at Bar Des Amis and continue the scientific discussion. More information on the AIG - Engage event page.

engage after-work

Pitch sessions

Pitch sessions are organized in room Horta/Magnel, next to the Foyer. Full-screen view

Poster and demo sessions

Poster sessions are organized in the Lounge.