Opening Reception

Join us to celebrate the start of the academic year! Our opening reception brings KU Leuven PhD researchers and postdocs together for an afternoon at STUKcafé.

Whether you have just arrived in Leuven or have been here for a while, come along to meet people beyond your research group, catch up with colleagues, and discover what’s happening at the PhD Society.

You can also explore STUK’s exhibition, with a short introduction by the curator and a guide available to answer questions.

When and where

Tuesday, 13 October 2026, from 16:00 to 20:00
STUKcafé, Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven

Programme

• 16:00: Reception begins.
• 18:30: Address by the PhD Society.
• Exhibition access until 19:00.
• 20:00: Reception ends.

Reserve your place

Registration opens on Thursday, 1 October at 11:00. Your registration includes two drinks and access to the exhibition. Drink tokens are valid during the reception only.

Event details and registration on Eventbrite

The reception is exclusively for KU Leuven PhD researchers and postdocs. Please register for one ticket per person, under your own name and u-number. Coming with a colleague? Ask them to register individually.

Bring your ticket and KU Leuven staff card. If you do not yet have a u-number or do not have a staff card, please contact us in advance at contact@phdsociety.be so we can help with registration or arrange another way to confirm your eligibility.