"The DocDays are a one day internal conference for all PhD students (university assistants, project assistants, and self-sustained students) at the Doctoral Schools of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to present their research or research ideas, get feedback, network with their fellows, and get to know the faculty. The DocDays are a joint effort by the Committees of the Doctoral School of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering."

This year, the Doctoral Schools of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering came together to host their inaugural annual event, "DocDays." More than 50 enthusiastic PhD students from the faculties of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering gathered for a dynamic one-day conference.
The event commenced with a warm welcome address from our dean, Roderick Bloem. Afterwards, attendees had the privilege of engaging with two eminent experts in their respective fields: In the domain of Biomedical Engineering, Professor Martin Uecker provided valuable insights into Computational Magnetic Resonance Imaging, while Computer Science Professor Roman Kern explored the intriguing question, "Will ChatGPT write your thesis?" Both presentations ignited captivating discussions and interactions among the attendees.
Throughout the day, a diverse array of workshops catered to various interests and needs of the participants. These sessions covered an assortment of topics, from perfecting the art of delivering compelling presentations (conducted by Verena Schwägerl-Melchior from the Teaching Academy) to fostering mindfulness techniques (led by Petar Jercic). Attendees also had the opportunity to gain insights into working within international teams, courtesy of Jasmin Hus from the International Office, and discover strategies for securing funding during their PhD journey, thanks to Elke Perl-Vorbach from the F&T House.
The DocDays event culminated in an engaging poster session, followed by a networking opportunity at the CSBME summer party. Stay tuned for the details of next year's event!

- Thorsten Ruprechter