Author: PostdocNL

NWO Insight Out | Connecting women in STEM

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NWO Insight Out is a career and networking event for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines. On three consecutive Thursdays in November, guided by various topical themes, a platform will be provided for women to connect with each other. This event provides an opportunity for women to meet others, learn and inspire Read More …

Mental health of early-career researchers

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The current mental health status of early-career researchers in academia is disconcerting, with over half of all postdocs and PhD candidates being at risk of developing serious mental health issues. Common underlying causes seem to be related to high work pressure, publication/grant pressure, lack of academic career prospects/support, and work-life imbalance. This situation is alarming Read More …

Schrap die bezuiniging, investeer 1,1 miljard in een Normaal Academisch Peil

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“Een belachelijke korting van 149 miljoen, terwijl een investering van 1,1 miljard euro structureel nodig is om tot een Normaal Academisch Peil te komen.” Dat stelt Pieter Duisenberg, voorzitter van de Vereniging van Universiteiten namens de 14 universiteiten, WOinActie, de vakbonden, de studentenbonden en diverse andere organisaties verenigd onder de naam Normaal Academisch Peil. Duisenberg: Read More …

April 6: Alarm Day! Call on the new government to invest 1.1 billion euros on a structural basis for university education.

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The Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) has asked BKB [https://bkb.nl/english/] to support a broad coalition in organizing an ‘Alarm Day’ on 6 April to press home the lobby of the VSNU, universities and trade unions. The entire academic community will stand united on this: staff, administrators, alumni, trade unions and students. Newly elected Read More …