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ProefschriftMaken Workshop
16.05, 2pm-3pm @J1-116
Together with ProefschriftMaken, we are hosting a workshop for PhD students on May 16th! We will go into detail about the things you need to consider when starting the production of your thesis. We guarantee that within one hour, everyone will know how to start! It's the perfect moment to ask all the questions you have regarding your thesis! Fun fact: everyone who registers for the event will receive a substantial discount on the printing of their thesis! Drinks and snacks will be provided during the workshop! Click here to sign up!
Navigating a New Culture: Breaking the Invisible Barriers to Success in Your PhD Journey
15.05, 22.05, 5.06
The academic success of international PhD candidates is significantly influenced by their ability to navigate the challenges of living abroad and adapting to a new culture. By understanding these challenges in advance and learning how to tackle them, international PhD candidates can better focus on their academic priorities, leading to satisfactory results. Click here for more details!
LIMSC
14.05-17.05
LIMSC is one of the largest student conferences in Europe and has been organized every two years in Leiden since 1999. This unique event attracts approximately 700 (international) participants annually and is supported through collaborations with organizations such as VCMS, Vector NL, and over 25 partner conferences across Europe. If you are an employee at LUMC, the entire scientific programme is free! Register for free using the promo code LMSC25#! and your LUMC badge!
LAP PhD Day 2025
We are proud to look back on this year’s LAP PhD Day which took place on 25th April under the theme of Science and Beyond!
The day brought together PhD candidates for a vibrant day of learning and connection. The Dean of the LUMC Prof. Dr. Marlies Reinders opened the event, highlighting LUMC’s commitment to impactful, socially engaged research.
Prof. dr. Andrew Webb inspired the audience with his global journey in MRI innovation, from Cambridge to pioneering MRI solutions in Africa, while PhD candidate Daphne Raad shared her passion for preventive health and taboo-breaking conversations in patient care. Parallel sessions on various topics were also included in the day's diverse programme - in the Career Paths session, Prof. dr. Patrick Rensen, Dr. Ramzi Khalil, and Dr. Abena Amoah reflected on international research careers shaped by their PhD journeys.
Entrepreneurship workshops by PLNT Stéfan Ellenbroek and Sven van der Vlies, as well as biotech session by Thijs Remijn from Leiden Bioscience Park and Aisling Foley and Dr. Brice Meulah Tcheubousou from start-up companies ExCulture and Biotactical, showcased how biotech innovation can generate sustainable alternatives to healthcare solutions and highlighted career opportunities for LUMC PhD candidates. Petra van de Voorde discussed the financial challenges and strategic decisions facing academic institutions and Claire Weeda from WOinActie urged us to fight against the budget cuts in higher education. In addition, the panel with Dr. Teun van Gelder, Dr. Stella Trompet, Margot Snelders Pouw, and Ivana Kancheva reminded attendees of the vital support structures readily available within the LUMC, and Prof. dr. Marco Spruit’s session on One Health emphasised the power of cross-sector data-driven collaboration to tackle global one-health challenges. Prior to the wrap-up of the day, Dr. Isabelle Kohler, founder of NextMinds, led an interactive session on career planning beyond academia, offering actionable insights on translating PhD skills into diverse industries. This rich programme showed how science operates in a wider, complex and multi-faceted context.
A lively lunch break featured LUMC Pride, LUMC Global and LUMC Women, along with the fantastic event sponsors Ridderprint and ProefschriftMaken whose support made the day possible! The day concluded with the Supervisor of the Year Award where the 1st place was awarded to Dr. Eline Meijer for being a supportive supervisor who goes the extra mile, followed by the wonderful Dr. Nanda Horeweg, and Dr. Arwen H. Pieterse.
LAP PhD Day 2025 was more than an event for PhDs in the LUMC — it was a celebration of curiosity, courage, and community, equipping researchers for the future of Science and beyond!
LAP is looking for a new Board Member to take over the newsletter!
As a general board member, your main responsibility will be drafting and sending the newsletter, but will also include attending board meetings and supporting the overall functioning of the board and its objectives. The LAP board currently consists of 9 enthusiastic PhD Candidates. While everybody has tasks of preference, we have board meetings every 2-3 weeks, and regular meetings with the Dean, the Graduate School, and other LUMC parties.
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 an e-mail and we can plan a meeting to get to know each other!
PhD Representation
PhD Safe Space Sweet
This initiative gives PhD candidates the opportunity to thank someone who has made a meaningful impact on their personal journey—whether through support, encouragement, or simply being there when it mattered most. Last month, the award went to Caroline Serlie, manager of the Centre for Innovation of Medical Education and the Research Group Research of Medical Education.
Do you have someone who made a difference in your PhD journey? This could be a fellow PhD candidate, supervisor, librarian or someone else at the LUMC whose contribution should not go unnoticed. Nominate them for the next PhD Safe Space Sweet! Share their story and let us celebrate the unsung heroes of academia.
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 April 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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