A living seminar on future after PhD

Invited talk by Ximo Torres

Embark on an honest and inspiring journey with Dr. Joaquin Torres-Sospedra as he shares the life moments, challenges, and discoveries that shaped his path through the PhD and beyond.

Join us for an inspiring and candid talk with Dr. Joaquin Torres-Sospedra, a dynamic researcher whose journey from curious student to accomplished scholar is anything but conventional. In “My Path to PhD and Beyond”, Dr. Torres-Sospedra opens up about the real story behind the milestones: the tough decisions, the unexpected turns, and the moments of breakthrough that shaped his academic and professional trajectory.

Where and when? Hervanta campus, Tietotalo, TB214, 04.06.2025, 14:00->
Register for the event here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vALBuSjxQX

Tailored for current and aspiring doctoral students, this talk is more than a narrative, it’s a roadmap peppered with insights on navigating the world of research, building resilience, and finding purpose beyond the thesis. Whether you’re just starting your PhD, stuck in the middle, or contemplating your next step, you’ll find motivation, humor, and practical wisdom in Joaquin’s story.

Expect to walk away with:

  • A renewed perspective on what a PhD journey really looks like

  • Strategies for turning academic challenges into stepping stones

  • Inspiration to carve out a post-PhD path that’s uniquely yours

Don’t miss this engaging session that blends honesty with hope, and academic bumps with real-world relevance.

More about Joaquin: http://jtorr.es/