LAP's 2024 Summer Boat Trip Leiden is Here!
25.07.2024, 5pm to 7pm
Join us for an adventure as we cruise through the picturesque canals of Leiden on our Summer Boat Trip. It's the perfect opportunity for PhD candidates from the LUMC community to unwind, relax, and connect with peers. Departing near the LUMC, get ready for a leisurely two-hour cruise filled with laughter, camaraderie, and nice views. We'll provide an array of snacks and refreshing beverages to keep the good times flowing! Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to mingle with fellow researchers, forge new friendships, and network with peers. Registration is free, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for all. All the spots are full, but you can click here to join the waitlist!
Want to be part of change in the LUMC? Join our Board!
Since the autumn of 2023, the LAP Board has taken part in more initiatives, such as organizing closed door sessions, being involved in Academia in Motion and, in limited capacity, in the selection of the new Dean and in the development of new policies that impact LUMC PhD Candidates. As a Board, we are fully committed to representing the rights of PhD Candidates and wish to contribute to the change taking place at LUMC, so we have gratefully and bravely taken on new challenges. However, we find ourselves in need of more Board Members to be able to sustain our efforts.
As a general board member, your responsibilities will likely include attending board meetings, organizing events or initiatives, communicating with other PhD Candidates and faculty members, and supporting the overall functioning of the board and its objectives. Dutch is not required for this role!
In return, you get to learn about the ins and outs of the LUMC, work with a diverse board of motivated fellow PhD candidates who want to make a difference for the PhD community, and you can have the opportunity to implement your ideas and see them flourish in practice! We look forward to meeting you! Send us your CV and motivation letter!
New Guidance Committee Regulations
We are glad to share this major step in improving the quality of the supervision process. Please click here to read about the new Guidance Committee Regulations. Make sure to read the regulations and review your GC before 1st of August.
Academia in Motion
As part of the Academia in Motion program, the LUMC and Leiden University promote the adoption of open science practices. To put open science into practice, we aim to open up our research processes, from the initial idea to the final outputs. A key step in the transition to open science is to reshape our approach to scientific publishing. The Open Scientific Publishing think tank has therefore prepared a draft strategic publication policy. To make sure the strategic publication policy is well-aligned with the needs and interests of the academic community, your feedback on the policy is essential.(s.meeuwsen@lumc.nl)
Open door session in Q3
After the Closed Door session on PhD Supervision, the Graduate School organized 4 Open Door sessions for everyone involved in PhD supervision. The notes of these Open Door sessions can be found here. Another Closed Door session will follow in Q3, during which we will discuss the advancements made by the LUMC since the first edition. It is important that the LUMC PhD Candidates Community is well-represented! Stay tuned.
Psychologist for PhD candidates
The PhD psychologist can offer support to all Leiden University PhD candidates who are experiencing psychological issues that are either caused by, or are directly affecting, their PhD trajectory. The PhD psychologist is very much aware of the unique position occupied by PhD candidates and as a result, can provide assistance that helps to meets their specific needs. To make an appointment, send an email!
PhD thesis spreadsheet
Click here for a public google spreadsheet in which you can leave your contact details to get in touch with other PhD candidates who are printing their thesis soon to get a group discount. It is your own responsibility to get in touch with each other and organize the group discount with the printing company.
Grant newsletter
The Grants Newsletter of June has been published on Albinusnet. If you have any ideas to expand your research, want to continue as a postdoc or just want to see what kind of grants are available to you in the future, make sure to check it out!
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