PhD Day Programme
One of the key initiatives undertaken by the NPG is the organization of the PhD Day at the annual ISDRS conference. This day-long event is dedicated to supporting PhD students in their academic pursuits.
What is the PhD day all about?
We provide a platform for PhD students to present their research ideas and receive valuable feedback from peers and experienced researchers. In addition to traditional presentations, the PhD Day also offers a variety of workshops and interactive sessions designed to enhance the skills and knowledge on research and publications.
The NPG is committed to providing early-career researchers with a meaningful support that they need to succeed in their academic endeavors and make their mark in the field of sustainable development.
If you are an early-career researcher and passionate about sustainable development, we invite you to join the ISDRS New Professionals Group. Together, we can create a community of support and collaboration, contributing towards our better and sustainable future.
What are benefits:
- Improve research writing skills with valuable and practical insights on writing and publishing scientific work.
- Network with peers from diverse backgrounds and explore potential collaborations that can advance your research.
- Receive feedback on your research work from other researchers, mentors, and experienced professionals.
How is eligible?
This Programme is primarily aimed at ISDRS members (paying the conference registration fee automatically grants you an ISDRS membership for one year).
When is PhD day conducted?
PhD day is organized during the ISDSRS annual conference. Every year, large number of research enthusiasts congregate day before the conference. The structure of the PhD day is announced by Host institution on conference website.
Following are the past PhD day programs organized during last three years.
| Program | 2023 Conference |
| 09:00 | Introduction to ISDRS and New Professional Group |
| 10:00 | Parallel Sessions: Students’ presentations (chaired by senior academics) |
| 13:00 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 14:00 | Talk with Tomas B. Ramos, Executive Editor of the Journal of Cleaner Production |
| 15:30 | Afternoon tea End of PhD Workshop |
| Program | 2022 Conference |
| 09:00 – 9:30 | Welcoming session (Hybrid) |
| 09:45 – 12:00 | Structuring, Writing and Revising Scientific Manuscripts. Parallel sessions (including 15min break) (Online & On campus). |
| 12:00 – 13:50 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Panel discussion: Journal’s editors – Publish or perish? (Hybrid) |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Parallel workshops |
| Writing workshop (Campus) | |
| Workshop on peer-review process (Hybrid) | |
| “Podwalk” (Online) | |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Summary session |
| Program | 2021 Conference |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Introduction to ISDRS, New Professionals Group (NPG) and the PhD workshop |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Structuring, Writing and Revising Scientific Manuscripts – Part I |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Student Presentations – Parallel Sessions A-Q (Breakout rooms) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Structuring, Writing and Revising Scientific Manuscripts – Part II |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Break |
| 16:30 – 16: 50 | Interactive Session I – Experiences of a Recent PhD |
| 16:50 – 17:20 | Using social media for academic networking |
| 17:20 – 18:00 | Summary session: |
Upcoming PhD day 2024
June 10, 2024
online and in-person
Venue: Mid-West University and Nepal Open University