Call: PhD Colloquium 2026

Call #1: PhD Poster Presentation (20 October, 18:00) 

 PhD candidates of the University of Arts Linz are invited to submit a poster presentation of their PhD project. The Poster Session forms the opening of the colloquium and enables informal yet focused discussions on all scientific and artistic aspects of the PhD. Candidates may visualise the entire project or highlight a specific element that benefits from external input. The poster format encourages dialogue in a relaxed setting and supports cross-disciplinary exchange. 

Candidates are responsible for printing their posters. We recommend size of A2, there are no restrictions regarding the design. The physical poster must arrive at the PhD Office by 20 October, 10:00. 
 
The poster presentation counts as an official presentation requirement within the PhD programme. Each PhD candidate is expected to briefly introduce their poster (approx. 10 minutes) and engage in discussions with colleagues and visitors. 
 

Call #2: PhD Presentation, (21 October) 

PhD candidates of the University of Arts Linz are invited to submit a presentation of their PhD project. The Colloquium enables in-depth discussion of all scientific and artistic aspects of the PhD. You may present the entire project or focus on one specific aspect, depending on where feedback is most needed. Various formats are possible (e.g. lecture, performance, experimental formats). Alternative formats outside the Audimax are welcome but must be organised independently and under the candidate’s own responsibility. 
 
Each PhD candidate is allocated a 40-minute slot: 20 minutes presentation + 20 minutes discussion. 

 
Submission documents 

Submissions may be made in German or English. You may present in the language you commonly use in your academic work. Posters should preferably be designed in English to ensure broad accessibility. 
 

Please submit:  

-       Name, title of the PhD project, name(s) of the supervisor(s), start of the PhD project, expected end of the PhD project  

-       Input: title, language (German or English), format of the presentation, abstract (max. 1 page), possibly 1-2 images (min. 300 dpi, indication of image rights) 

If accepted, the submission documents will also be used for the accompanying PR material for the colloquium.