Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN) is the national representative body for and by PhD candidates.
The Netherlands
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Join us the 25th of November to protest against the budget cuts. As PNN we will gather at the pavilion on the Malieveld, so please join us! ✊
SAVE THE DATE: 25 november in Den Haag nieuwe protesten tegen de bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs #woinactie
Great news for employed PhDs in the Netherlands!
The new CLA brings a salary increase (2% + €100), a €350 bonus, & 20% cap on teaching duties for employed PhDs. These changes are effective from July 1, 2025.
Read more about the improvements: shorturl.at/SbqZq
#PhD #CAO
Agreement reached for UMCG MD/PhDs on compensation! The High Court confirmed their status as an employment contract & a compensation agreement has been reached. A big victory for PhD rights! ⚖️
Court decision: shorturl.at/U4Gfp
Agreement details: shorturl.at/0dK3K
Congrats to PNN's Teebah Abu-Zahra on her new op-ed in ScienceGuide! She argues that the "Internationalization in Balance Act" threatens Dutch research by limiting the contributions of international PhDs. Read it here: shorturl.at/0hWVG
#PhD #Internationalization
We have three key vacancies to fill! Apply now, as time is short! All PhD candidates in the Netherlands are welcome.
hetpnn.nl/vacancies-all/
#phdcandidate #pnn #boardjobs #phdvacancies #netherlands #phdnl
A new university CAO agreement has been reached! ✅ We're pleased it includes a cap on teaching time for #PhDs. A crucial step, as we've heard from many of you about increasing pressure to teach more due to budget cuts. Union members vote soon. More here: shorturl.at/j8V78
Join the PNN Board & shape the future for PhDs! We've 3 vacancies: Chair, Hospitals Portfolio, & Treasurer. Unique opportunity to gain leadership experience, influence policy, & make an impact!
⏳ Applications close soon! Only 1 week remaining to apply: shorturl.at/mHHz4
International PhDs are vital for Dutch research excellence. Proposals to restrict access threaten our academic quality and marginalize valuable researchers. PNN advocates for an open, international academia. 🌍
Read our position paper: shorturl.at/NtgCx
#phdlife #phdnl
Gupta Strategists organiseert op vrijdag 27 juni de jaarlijkse Masterclass Strategy Consulting for PhD's. Kennismaken met strategieconsultancy in de zorg én een kijkje in de keuken bij Gupta.
🚨Uiterlijk 8 juni aanmelden via deze link: shorturl.at/9pZTR
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Passionate PhDs wanted for PNN Board! 🇳🇱
Help shape policy & advocate for PhD rights.
👑 Chair: Lead PNN nationally
🏥 Hospitals Lead: Champion UMC PhDs
💰 Finance/Treasurer: Steer PNN's growth
Flexible work. Grow your skills & network!
🔗 Apply: shorturl.at/ofdx1
Leiden Uni is reimagining the PhD! New blog credits teaching, data, open science & impact—not just the thesis. A big step for the Recognition & Rewards agenda that #PNN keeps pushing across NL academia. 👏📚 Read more: shorturl.at/tNzsM
#RecognitionRewards #PhDcandidate
PhDs in NL! 📢 Submit proposals (e.g., mini-exhibit, demo, workshop) for the @citizenscience.nl Nationale Citizen Science Expo by May 28! Showcase your #CitizenScience work & network. PNN is keen on PhD project collabs! Call details: shorturl.at/mfSyJ
#PNN #PhDlife #PhDNL
Vital and productive #SocialSafety conversation! PNN Chair Benthe van Wanrooij met King Willem-Alexander & Commissioner @mariettehamer to discuss PhD vulnerabilities & steps toward safer, inclusive workplaces. Thank you for the invitation!
#PhDVoice
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Just a quick reminder since the registration deadline is fast approaching!
DANS offers May workshops on hard-to-share data:
🗓️ May 8: Ethics/CARE (Hague) shorturl.at/Lymh6
🗓️ May 26: Field Notes (Leiden) shorturl.at/7FzJu
In-person training. Register via links!
Confused about your PhD rights in NL? 🤔 Join PNN & ASAP's Know Your Rights event! Get answers on contracts, policies & more. Network + unlimited drinks! 🍻
🗓️ Fri May 2nd
📍 Café de Ebeling
💰 5€
More info in image!
#PhDLife #KnowYourRights #Netherlands #PNN
🎓 How can Recognition & Rewards improve the PhD experience? PNN shares insights from the national R&R event for ECRs. Let's build a future where all PhD contributions count 🌟, not just papers!
Read more: shorturl.at/MfOVv
#ECR #phdcandidate #recognitionandrewards
NL PhD candidates (SSH)! DANS offers May workshops on hard-to-share data:
🗓️ May 8: Ethics/CARE (Hague) shorturl.at/Lymh6
🗓️ May 26: Field Notes (Leiden) shorturl.at/7FzJu
In-person training. Register via links!
#PhD #SSH #ResearchData #DANS #Netherlands #PNN
Victory! 🇳🇱 Supreme Court confirms UMCG scholarship PhDs are employees. PNN applauds this recognition that PhD research is WORK, ending the unfair experiment. Read our reaction: shorturl.at/QousO
#PhD #AcademicLabor #UMCG #PNN #PhDlife #phdcandidate
📢 Last week’s symposium was a big success, bringing together PhD candidates & experts to discuss fair PhD durations in the NL. We're grateful for the hard work and input of all involved! Check out our summary here: shorturl.at/P5xyC
#PhDlife #Academia #PNN #PhDcandidate
🗞️ PRESS RELEASE: New PNN report reveals PhDs in the Netherlands face systematic delays—4-year contracts typically extend beyond 5 years! It’s time to address supervision quality & unrealistic planning. 📚🎓
👉 shorturl.at/SJSSn
#pnn #pressrelease #phdcandidate #HigherEd
On Friday, PNN joined a panel discussion at @Radboud_Uni for OZSW's PhD Day on navigating academia amidst budget cuts with Susanna Lindberg, Christoph Lüthy, Sabine Roeser, Lidwien Poorthuis (@LNVH_NL ), Arnoud Lagendijk (AOb), and moderator Arjen Kleinherenbrink! Thank you all!