Seminars
Why Present Seminars
Research that cannot be communicated does not fulfill its function. Knowing how to present work — with clarity, on time, answering questions — is part of training, not an extra.
The seminar is also a form of evaluation: it exposes how much the student masters their own work. Those who cannot explain what they did probably have not yet understood what they did.
Graduate Regulations
Res. 7493/2018
Seminars in the Chemistry Program
Regulation 2020
The Chemistry Program values the practice of seminar presentation as a fundamental part of graduate student training. This activity allows:
- Developing scientific communication skills
- Practicing organization and synthesis of information
- Receiving feedback on ongoing research
- Learning about work from other research groups
- Preparing for presentations at conferences and defenses
Required Course:
The course QFL5942 – Advanced Topics in Chemistry IV is required for:
- Doctoral students
- Direct Doctoral students
This course offers 2 credits.
Program Regulation 2026
The Chemistry Program values the practice of seminar presentation as a fundamental part of graduate student training. This activity allows:
- Developing scientific communication skills
- Practicing organization and synthesis of information
- Receiving feedback on ongoing research
- Learning about work from other research groups
- Preparing for presentations at conferences and defenses
Required Course:
The course QFL5942 – Advanced Topics in Chemistry: Seminar Presentation Practice is required for:
- Doctoral students
- Direct Doctoral students
This course offers 2 credits and focuses on developing oral scientific communication skills.
The QFL5942 Course
Program Regulation 2026
QFL5942 – Advanced Topics in Chemistry: Seminar Presentation Practice
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Credits | 2 |
| Core | [S] – Seminars |
| Required for | Doctoral and Direct Doctoral |
Course Objectives:
- Train the student to present scientific seminars clearly and effectively
- Develop oral communication skills in academic context
- Practice synthesis and organization of scientific content
- Prepare the student for presentations at conferences, qualification, and defense
Structure:
- Individual presentations by students
- Collective discussion after each presentation
- Feedback from faculty and colleagues
- Continuous formative assessment