Course activities and practicalities
Translational course activities
BRIDGE courses offer a wide variety of learning activities specifically designed to train fellows as translational scientists:
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Classroom teaching and lectures
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Group work and self-study
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Laboratory exercises
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Q&A sessions and workshops
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Site visits to life science industry, patent offices, start-up environments, and museums
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Media and pitching training
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Reflections and discussions
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Networking events, both in-house and outside Panum
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Open lectures with keynote speakers
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Assignments, presentations, and tests
Training by top professionals
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Courses are organised by prominent researchers and clinicians from the University of Copenhagen, Region Zealand, and the Capital Region of Denmark, as well as industry experts.
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Course directors include both senior staff and emerging talents within translational science, all with extensive expertise and broad professional networks. During the courses, fellows gain unique access to the course directors' networks, knowledge, and facilities.
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Courses are frequently visited by leading researchers, clinicians, and experts from the life science industry and other relevant sectors.
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Fellows can expect to engage with more than 150 guest lecturers over the span of the 15 BRIDGE courses.
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During the courses, guest lecturers deliver talks and lead workshops, introducing fellows to the latest research, case studies, and technologies.
Courses with a close-knit group of BRIDGE Fellows
During the two-year fellowship, fellows will attend all 15 courses together, learning both alongside and from each other on their journey to becoming translational scientists.
Fellows will form a close-knit group, supporting one another throughout the fellowship and building a unique network. This network will provide valuable opportunities for sparring and collaboration across research disciplines - not only during the fellowship but also later in their careers as BRIDGE alumni.
Course practicalities
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All 15 courses are free of charge for BRIDGE Fellows.
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Fellows are automatically signed up for the courses upon enrolling in the programme.
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Courses are taught in English.
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Courses last between two and five days.
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Schedules vary, but course days typically run from 09:00 to 16:00.
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Preparation and assignments are expected for all courses.
Exam - Passing a course
- To pass a course, a fellow must be present and participate actively. Attendance will be taken on all course days.
- Course days are an integral part of the job as a BRIDGE Fellow. Fellows should not plan other activities during these days.
- All 15 courses must be passed to be awarded the Certificate of Excellence at the termination of the appointment to the BRIDGE Programme.
- Fellows may be granted a dispensation to take a course at a later point in case of illness or extraordinary circumstances.