The ISE, Initiative for Science Europe, gives policy advice at the European level about issues in academia. The ISE Researchers’ Careers Task Force has been conducting a long reflection on the organisation of academic research in Europe, with a focus on the systemic structural changes that will be necessary for Europe to remain an attractive Read More …

The Association for Professionals in Doctoral Education (PRIDE network) aims to be the leading professional resource for the advancement of professionals in doctoral education. Due to high demand, they are doing a follow-up webinar to the December 2, 2020 PRIDE webinar in which they explored the topic “Careers in academia: well-being and mental health of Read More …

Enhance your career prospects in academia Are you a PhD student, postdoc or starting group leader and do you want to enhance your career prospects in academia? Do you wish to improve one of the most vital skills of succeeding in science? Then join the BCF Grant Application Course on 10 & 11 March 2021 Read More …

Jumpstart your business career in Life Sciences! Are you a PhD student, a postdoc or a Master student and are you interested to pursue your career in one of the many Life Sciences companies in the Benelux? Do you want to know more about your career opportunities and learn about key business topics? Then the Read More …

Kick-start your career in European Life Sciences! Are you a PhD student, a postdoc or a Master student and are you interested to pursue your career in one of the many European Life Sciences companies? Do you want to know more about the European business field and your career opportunities? Then the BioBusiness Winter School Read More …

On Monday 28th of September, YAE, Eurodoc, and MCAA presented their analyses about the impact of Covid-19 on EU researchers in an online press conference. For who is interested, they posted a recording of this on YouTube. Despite the short notice and only 3 days of promotion, there were 328 live viewers of the conference, Read More …

All members of the Dutch research community are invited to the NSRI Launch Symposium on October 15th, 2020. ​​Held both in Amsterdam and online by livestream, this symposium explores the concept of research integrity and why the NSRI initiative is the beginning of a journey towards better research practice for all. The symposium serves as Read More …

The global coronavirus outbreak has had a negative impact on researchers, the progression of their work, and their careers. Recent budget cuts are expected to have significant additional consequences on young researchers. Ironically, not a cent of the 750 Billion EUR from the Next Generation EU fund will be invested in supporting the next generation Read More …

During the opening of the academic year on 31 August, scientists will cycle the Tour of Academics between two universities. In doing so, the Algemene Onderwijsbond (AOb), WOinActions and the FNV want to attract more attention for the high amount of temporary contracts at Dutch universities, and the need for real recognition and appreciation of Read More …

Prepare for the 2nd half of 2020 with a career plan and enhanced skills! We know 2020 is far from going as planned for most of us. At BCF we want to give you the chance to come out of lock-down with a better vision for your career and new skills to take on new Read More …