There’s a number of events coming up for Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026 (21 to 25 September). This year we are organizing different events in collaboration with all research institutes, ranging from career development workshops to a social event. We will update this page regularly so you can find the latest info here.
Career Choices Workshop – Monday, September 21, 14:30-16:00 (O2 building)
Feeling stuck on which career path to take? From overthinking to action! This is a workshop by Meagan Doppegieter, PhD, who is a biomedical researcher and certified trainer.
You can register for this workshop here. There are limited spots for this workshop; we will send you an email to confirm registration.
LinkedIn Workshop – Tuesday, September 22, 14:00-16:00 (online)
A practical session to level up your online presence. How can you showcase your academic experience best? How can you improve your profile? How Evguenia Alechine, PhD, will lead this online workshop.
You can register for this workshop here. There are limited spots for this workshop; we will send you an email to confirm registration. In this email, we also ask you to send a link to your LinkedIn profile for the trainer to review.
Professional headshots – Tuesday, September 22 (AMC) / Wednesday, September 23 (VUmc) / Friday, September 25 (AMC)
Get a free professional headshot taken on-site to make a great impression on your CV or LinkedIn profile.
There will be separate registration system to book an appointment with the photographer. It will become available one month in advance.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week Event – Thursday, September 24, (Utrecht)
Join postdocs from across the Netherlands for the national PAW celebration. The board of the Postdoc Network Amsterdam UMC will also be represented. We look forward to seeing you there!
As soon as the regstration link is available, it will be shared on this page.
Postdoc Pizza Party – Friday, September 25, 12.00-13.30 (AMC)
Wrap up the week with your fellow postdocs over pizza and drinks. We are excited to meet you! Please register for this event via this form so that we know how much food to order.
