Dear PhD’s, Junior Lecturers and Junior Researchers, With almost all the COVID-19 restrictions lifted, we are ready to organize and host events once again! In this newsletter we will explain a little bit about: The YoungGeo Excursion (22-24th April 2022) Our new monthly Thursday drinks The re-instatement of the Pizza Lunches every first Monday of…

Due to the lifted restriction and other COVID measures, we are re-introducing the pizza lunch! Every first Monday of the month, in or around the VMA building, depending on the weather. The exact location will be announced the Monday morning of the lunch through our Teams Channel, so keep an eye on that to find…

Dear PhD’s, Junior Lecturers and Junior Researchers, Although this year is coming to an end, we are planning some major events for you for 2022, here is a sneak peek…?     As soon as it is safe and responsible and the COVID-restrictions are lifted, we will organize the PubQuiz and re-instate the Pizza Lunches. For all and more on…

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“We are happy to announce that we are still allowed to facilitate offline workshops since these are labelled as educational activities. The fact is that students and PhDs can receive credits for joining our services. Attached an overview of the PhD-only workshops that take place between December 1 and January 28. For an overview of…

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It is pubquiz time, and this time – we face off in person. Forget about your publications and show off the knowledge that truly counts: trivial knowledge!   We will get everybody started with a few rounds of drinks (after that it’s on you) and of course we will have a lovely prize for the…

Dear PhD’s, Junior Lecturers and Junior Researchers,  The days are getting darker and the temperatures are dropping, which can only mean one thing: we need holidays and events to get us through the winter months! Of course, Sint Maarten, Carnaval, Sinterklaas and Christmas are nice, but we have some more for you:  Pubquiz  November 18th, 7:30 PM (we start…

Dear PhD’s, Junior Lecturers and Junior Researchers, October is nearly here and we have some nice events for you! Alongside this newsletter and our website (https://younggeocouncil.sites.uu.nl/ ), from now we will share news and information, for instance about upcoming events, through our MS Teams, click here to join (or see below for the team-code). Transferable…

As a PhD student, researcher or lecturer entering the labor market, it is important to have a good idea of ​​your skills and to be able to communicate them to others. While we do a pretty good job at describing our academic and research skills, we aren’t always aware of the social, communication and practical…