The University of Prishtina's "Warm UP" Winter School concluded its first run today. The final day featured a workshop on how to present a PhD topic, student presentations from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering and closing remarks from organizers and guests.
On this third and final day, Professor Marcus Völp from the University of Luxembourg’s SnT Centre gave students tips on how to pitch their PhD ideas convincingly to supervisors, committees, and audiences.
Next, students from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering took the stage. They shared what they learned during their study visit to the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). PhD candidates Rrezarta Thaçi, Arbena Musa, Ali Krasniqi, Dardan Bakiu, and Ahmet Bucko presented their work.
The event continued with closing speeches from Rector Prof. Arben Hajrullahu, Professor Marcus Völp, Lux Dev representative Behlul Shaljani, Vice-Rector for Internationalization Prof. Rozafa Basha, and Professor Blerim Rexha. The speakers praised this first edition of the school and promised even more comprehensive programs for "Warm UP" in the years ahead.
Finally, Vice-Rectors Rozafa Basha and Avni Hajdari presented participation certificates to the attendees.
The "Warm UP" School had kicked off on Wednesday with opening speeches and a lecture by Professors Carlo Duprel and Marcus Völp about the project-based PhD programs at the University of Luxembourg.
Thursday’s program highlighted successful doctoral initiatives at the University of Prishtina, the University of Luxembourg, and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions network under Horizon Europe. A discussion was also held on the challenges and future of mentoring PhD students at UP.
The goal of the "Warm UP" School is to boost PhD studies and scientific research at the University of Prishtina, aiming to create a regular meeting point for both seasoned researchers and those just starting their careers.
The school was supported by the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency (Lux Dev) and the Embassy of Luxembourg in Kosovo.