Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN)

Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN) is the national representative body for and by PhD candidates.

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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! ✊

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SAVE THE DATE: 25 november in Den Haag nieuwe protesten tegen de bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs #woinactie

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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: https://t.co/wnHZtJNtqr

#PhD #CAO

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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: https://t.co/1NoSIcV7xY
Agreement details: https://t.co/gJrq7IgAmo

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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: https://t.co/eXGfbGpTaZ

#PhD #Internationalization

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We have three key vacancies to fill! Apply now, as time is short! All PhD candidates in the Netherlands are welcome.

https://t.co/KFC9q7D39g

#phdcandidate #pnn #boardjobs #phdvacancies #netherlands #phdnl

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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: https://t.co/Li8RQNRrT9

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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: https://t.co/3yx3rZKS44

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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: https://t.co/nCNEFtazsB

#phdlife #phdnl

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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: https://t.co/4QbmuDLtIW

Sponsored

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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: https://t.co/RVjtb4kEGL

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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: https://t.co/HQoSLUHue5

#RecognitionRewards #PhDcandidate

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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: https://t.co/CYjlLQEOQF

#PNN #PhDlife #PhDNL

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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

📸 https://t.co/cR3vRFrDvi

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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) https://t.co/t9lA9qNZ1S

🗓️ May 26: Field Notes (Leiden) https://t.co/TMscTkIdbA
In-person training. Register via links!

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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

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🎓 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: https://t.co/YxvT1gvofS

#ECR #phdcandidate #recognitionandrewards

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NL PhD candidates (SSH)! DANS offers May workshops on hard-to-share data:

🗓️ May 8: Ethics/CARE (Hague) https://t.co/hDzrLHokzd
🗓️ May 26: Field Notes (Leiden) https://t.co/2TEzoh2iRy

In-person training. Register via links!

#PhD #SSH #ResearchData #DANS #Netherlands #PNN

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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: https://t.co/b4eCKxrL2l

#PhD #AcademicLabor #UMCG #PNN #PhDlife #phdcandidate

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📢 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: https://t.co/tiVzutWxzZ

#PhDlife #Academia #PNN #PhDcandidate

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🗞️ 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. 📚🎓
👉 https://t.co/TJlMlNjFvO

#pnn #pressrelease #phdcandidate #HigherEd

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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!