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PhD education and other activities

The DRSTP organizes several activities. Special PhD courses are offered within the DRSTP in both themes. These courses are primarily intended for PhD students. Students are expected to attend these schools at least twice during their appointment, preferably in the first two years. Postdocs, advanced Master’s students, as well as graduate students from foreign countries are also welcome.

PhD SCHOOL

Every year the DRSTP used to organize the THEP and SPTCM PhD school separately. Since 2024 these two schools are combined in one week. This PhD school will last five days, and will feature three plenary and four parallel lectures for all theoretical-physics students covering all theoretical physics in the Netherlands from the smallest to largest scale. Besides the lectures there will be plenty of time to socialize and network.

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PhD DAY

The PhD Day is an annual fall event organized by members of the PhD Student Council and is part of the educational program for PhD students. The PhD Day is aimed at exchanging ideas, inviting former PhD students to discuss career options, presenting scientific talks and discussing recent trends in theoretical physics.

TRENDS IN THEORY SYMPOSIUM

Every two years the DRSTP organizes the symposium Trends in Theory. This symposium is part of the educational program for our PhD students who are encouraged to present a poster on this occasion. The symposium is an opportunity for all DRSTP members to meet and share their ideas on recent developments in theoretical physics.

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SUMMER SCHOOL

Since 2024, the Dutch Research School of Theoretical Physics (DRSTP) organizes the Dutch Summer School of Theoretical Physics, formerly known as the Utrecht Summer School of Theoretical Physics. The target audience of this one-week course are advanced bachelor students in the field of (theoretical) physics, especially those who are preparing to start a Theoretical Physics master program or who are considering to do so in the near future.

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NATIONAL THEP SEMINAR

The DRSTP coordinates the National Seminar Theoretical High-Energy Physics, which takes place several times per year at participation universities.

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