Training Events and Programme
The SHIELD Doctoral Network offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary training programme designed to equip 16 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) with the scientific, technical, and transferable skills needed for successful careers in academia, industry, and healthcare.
Network-Wide Training Events
The training is delivered through a combination of local PhD programmes, training-through-research, network-wide training events, and outreach activities, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful learning experience.
This is the Work Package WP5
Listed below are upcoming events: Network's Kick-off Meeting, Workshops, Summer- and Winter Schools, Conferens and e-Seminars are listed below:
Kick-off meeting October 2-3 2025
UGOT, Gothneburg Sweden, Month 2
Launch of the network, coordination of recruitment, and introduction to training, dissemination, and management strategies.
Implant-associated infections: clinical/societal perspectives, research methodology & ethics (5 ECTs)
Link to Kick-off meeting
Initial Orientation Workshop
UGOT, Gothenburg Sweden, Month 8 (13-17 April 2026)
Focus on implant-associated infections, research methodology, ethics, gender and diversity, and scientific writing.
Biomaterials, antimicrobial technologies, and characterization (5 ECTs)
SHIELD Summer School
UCAM Cambridge UK, Month 14 (28 September - 2 October 2026)
Advanced training in biomaterials synthesis, antimicrobial technologies, and host-material interactions. Includes the mid-term review meeting.
Biomaterials, antimicrobial technologies, and characterization (5 ECTs)
SHIELD Winter School
ARI, Davos Switzerland, Month 20 (April 2027)
Training on preclinical models for evaluating antimicrobial devices, including analytical techniques and leadership skills.
Pre-clinical research models for the evaluation of antimicrobial devices (5 ECTs)
Industrial Workshop 1st
Mullingar Ireland, Month 26 (October 2027) From lab to market – antimicrobial medical devices and regulatory compliance.
Material development from lab to marketable medical devices (3 ECTs)
Industrial Workshop 2nd
Sallanches France, Month 32 (May 2028) Commercialisation, entrepreneurship, and innovation in medical technologies.
Commercialisation of research outcomes (3 ECTs)
Open Science Workshop
TUD, Dresden Germany, Month 38 (November 2027)
Focus on translational research and regenerative medicine, with career development sessions.
Clinical translation of infection control strategies in regenerative medicine (5 ECTs)
SHIELD Final Conference
UAB, Barcelona Spain, Month 44 (May 2028)
Presentation of SHIELD achievements, future collaborations, and career planning.
Overview of the SHIELD achievements & Final Reporting (2 ECTs)
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