The LAP - LUMC Association for PhD candidates - represents all PhD candidates from the LUMC
LAP is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of all PhD candidates of the LUMC. We are active locally in collaboration with the graduate school and the dean, while on a national level we are a part of the Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN). We organize several activities each year, which vary from academic lectures, to a career event, or a pubquiz. You can register as a LAP membe
r and receive our newsletter when you apply for your PhD in the Converis registration module, or email us directly at LAP at lumc.nl. You can of course also contact us for any other questions you might have, or contact our counselor (confidentially).
30/01/2025
Come join us for a lunch discussion on Thursday, February 6th, where weโll talk about what PhD candidates need for better Diversity and Inclusion at LUMC. Weโd love to hear your input!๐ซถ๐ซถ
24/01/2025
Open Door Sessions Follow-Up: Graduate School X LAP!
๐ One Year Later: Where Are We Now?
Itโs been one year since our last Open Door Session, and we want to reflect on the developments and ongoing efforts to improve the PhD experience at Leiden University Medical Center. Bob Siegerink from the Graduate School LUMC and Marlies Reinders will provide insights and updates.
๐ We Want Your Input!
If there are any topics or questions PhD candidates would like us to address, you can submit your input via the form in the bio.
๐ป Networking Opportunity: Drinks After the Session
After the session, drinks will be offered by the LUMC! We encourage everyone to join and continue the conversation.
๐ Sign up and share your PhD experience at LUMC via the link in bio!
22/01/2025
Introducing the PhD Safe Space Sweet Campaign at LUMC! ๐
As part of our ongoing commitment to advocate for social safety at Leiden University Medical Center, we are proud to launch the PhD Safe Space Sweet campaign! This initiative gives PhD candidates the chance to thank those who have had a positive and meaningful impact on their academic journeyโwhether through support, encouragement, or just being there when it mattered most.
๐ First Winner Announcement: Thijs van Osch, Professor in Radiology! Thijs has been recognized for his exceptional kindness and consistent support to his PhD candidates.
๐ฃ๏ธ Award Presented by Jan Schoones
The award was presented in collaboration with the Graduate School Council, and while the Dean of the LUMC, Marlies Reinders, was unable to attend this first edition, Jan W. Schoones from the Graduate School Council joined us to help celebrate the importance of a supportive academic environment.
๐ Nominate Your Safe Space Hero!
Do you know someone who has made a difference in your PhD journey? It could be a fellow PhD candidate, a supervisor, a librarian, or anyone at LUMC who has been there for you. Nominate them for the next PhD Safe Space Sweet, to be awarded in March. Share their story and letโs celebrate the unsung heroes of academia!
๐ Nominate via the link in bio!!
23/12/2024
๐ Happy Holidays from LAP! ๐
As we close out another year, we want to wish our entire PhD community a joyful holiday season and all the best for 2025!
A special thank you to everyone who joined us for the LAP Christmas Drinks! It was fantastic to celebrate the season with our PhD Community.
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18/12/2024
Boost Your FAIR Data Expertise and Expand Your Research Network! ๐
In todayโs research landscape, making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) is crucial for science and collaboration across disciplines. This opportunity, open to doctoral researchers at participating Una Europa partner universities, including Universiteit Leiden, will equip you with the skills to navigate and apply FAIR data practices in your own work. Youโll gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, international setting through the 3-day hackathon and 2-day SOLID Data Conference, SOSY2025.
๐ Dates: 21 - 25 Apr, 2025
๐ Location: Leiden University
๐ Earn 3 ECTS (84 hours of professional development)
Happy Birthday to our exceptional chair! ๐๐ Embracing the new year with a special celebration within the LAP board. Hereโs to another year of collaborative leadership and success!
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LAP is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of all PhD candidates of the LUMC. We are active locally in collaboration with the graduate school and the dean, while on a national level we are a part of the Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN). We organize several activities each year, which vary from academic lectures, to a career event, or a pubquiz.
You can register as a LAP member and receive our newsletter when you apply for your PhD in the Converis registration module, or email us directly at [email protected].
You can of course also contact us for any other questions you might have, or contact our counselor (confidentially).
Our board is currently composed of 12 members: