Workshop 1: Speed Reading (Ir. Bernard Lernout)

The modern knowledge worker has to read more and more in our information society. Without proper training, our average/habitual reading speed of 250 words per minute would require more than 6 hours per day to remain up to date. New insights in how the brain processes information, allow us to change our reading habits on a daily basis. The key in Speedreading is to adapt the reading speed to the nature of the text and the goal of the reader. While scientific details justify slower speeds, contextual reading can be accelerated significantly.

Workshop 2: HPC (Kenneth Hoste en Ewald Pauwels)

High-Performance Computing (HPC) refers to computing on a supercomputer—a system at the forefront of modern processing capabilities, characterized by exceptional computational speed and extensive memory resources. This workshop aims to give an introduction on the fundamentals, applications and benefits of HPC. We will explore emerging technologies, including quantum computing, and their potential impact on the future.

Workshop 3: Data Visualisation (Shimanto Rahman)

Data is everywhere, shaping the way we understand the world around us. Data visualisation helps transform vast amounts of information into clear and meaningful insights through charts, graphs, and interactive tools. By making complex data more accessible, it enables better decision-making and storytelling.

Workshop 4: Data Repositories and Ethical Code

This workshop consists of 2 sessions of 30 minutes.

Session 1. Ethical Code in Research – Building Trust, Transparency, and Excellence in Science (Ludo Peferoen)

This session will be dedicated to research ethics. Participants will learn about ethical guidelines, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with the university's ethical code. Further information will be provided later.

Session 2. Sharing is Caring - The Role of Data Repositories in Scientific Outreach and Excellence (Ziad Choueiki)

Researchers are increasingly required by institutions and funders to make their data accessible after a project's completion. In fact, data should be regarded as a first-class research output, on par with scientific publications. This workshop will dispel common misconceptions about what qualifies as research data, introduce repositories as a standard method for data preservation and sharing, and highlight the career benefits of using repositories as a researcher.

Workshop 5: Entrepreneurship (Gentrepreneur: Luc Peeters)

In this session, we will dive into the Business Model Canvas, a strategic tool that helps entrepreneurs visualise, analyse, and refine their business ideas. You will learn how to define key components like value propositions, customer segments, revenue streams, and operations to build a clear and sustainable business model.