Looking for a New Year's resolution, that you can immediately successfully complete? Be better connected to your peers and make your voice heard by important stakeholders. As #AssistantProfessor in the #Netherlands, you can achieve this now, by becoming an APNet member for 20€. ap-net.nl/register/

On December 9th, FNV is organizing a national higher education strike in Amsterdam to highlight the importance of higher education and research. The aim is to reverse the recent budget cuts and to obtain a commitment for investments in these areas by the new government. www.fnv.nl/cao-sector/o...

Thank you so much, Ioana Ilie (@biosim-lab.bsky.social), for coming up with this cool tradition of handing over the keys to APNet. I will do my best to follow the great example that you set for the engagement and excitement of president of @apnet.bsky.social and will keep this amazing new tradition.

Today we had the ceremonial handover of the keys to APNet from our previous president, Ioana Ilie (@biosim-lab.bsky.social), to our new president, @stephanhacker2.bsky.social! (1/3) #AssistantProfessor #Network #Keys

Two days of connecting the Dutch Academic Community are coming up at #NWOCHAINS. Yesterday, we already had the New PI meeting and the PI meeting with a lot of great content. (1/8) #ECR #PI #Chemistry #ChemBio #Connections #NewPI

Are you an #EarlyCareerResearcher and interested in building an #interdisciplinary network for #collaboration? Check out this grant opportunity by @knaw-nl.bsky.social! www.knaw.nl/en/funds-and...

I was also there to connect on the activities of @apnet.bsky.social. Join us, if you are an #AssistantProfessor in the Netherlands. (6/8) www.ap-net.nl/register

I'm thinking of handing in a proposal for an #illustratingMath and #MathArt meeting. Any suggestions who'd be great attendees from the Netherlands (and Europe, I guess, looking at the budget)?

Interested in starting an interdisciplinary collaboration? Get it going by facilitating a meeting with suitable colleagues. If you are 3-7 years after PhD, the @knaw-nl.bsky.social has the KNAW Early Career Partnerships to fund such initiatives. Deadline 02.02.2026. www.knaw.nl/en/funds...

If you're an #AssistantProf in the Netherlands, please join us at @apnet.bsky.social.

Join us at @apnet.bsky.social!

Are you an #AssistantProfessor in the #Netherlands? Join APNet today to become part of our amazing network. If you become a member between now and the end of the year, you can make use of our end-of-year promotion and become member for 20 € until the end of 2026. ap-net.nl/register/

Do you want to help to gather data on the tenure- and career-track systems at Dutch Universities? Our friends at NextGenPhys@NL, the network of emerging physics researchers, are conducting a survey to explore how tenure- and career-track systems are structured.(1/4) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I am very happy that the General Assembly of @apnet.bsky.social re-elected me as a board member for the next two years. I am very much looking forward to working with everyone on the new board and closely with all of our members! Join us at www.ap-net.nl and make your #AssistantProf voice heard.

I am very happy that the General Assembly of @apnet.bsky.social elected me as president. I am very much looking forward to working with everyone in the new board and closely with all of our members! Join us by registering and make your voice heard: www.ap-net.nl/register

We had an amazing and well-attended in-person event yesterday in Utrecht! We set up APNet for the future and followed an inspiring workshop on strategic leadership by Maria Sovago from Stralia. (1/10) #Academia #AssistantProfessor

Very excited to be in Utrecht for the @apnet.bsky.social general assembly and our first in-person workshop on strategic career development. Very much looking forward to meeting everyone!

Join us in building a strong #Network of Assistant Professors in the #Netherlands! - Networking opportunities with peers - Workshops and events tailored to nurture your career - Advocacy on key issues affecting Assistant Professors Register: lnkd.in/eTTxQ28t #Academia #AssistantProfessor

Great to see that Apostolos Liakopoulos (@apoliakopoulos.bsky.social), #AssistantProfessor from @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social, has joined us here. Give him a follow, if you want to learn cool things about the lifestyles that #bacteria adopt to evade #antibiotics and about @apnet.bsky.social. (1/2)

Ready to be a voice for Assistant Professors? Join the APNet board! We're looking for new members e.g. in the role of secretary, community lead, social media lead, union liaison or website manager. Make an impact with a great team. DM us or email [email protected] to learn more! #Academia #Leadership

If you are an #AssistantProf in the Netherlands and like to work with #ICT of the #Web, please support me in keeping our online presence www.ap-net.nl afloat and populated with good content.

Ready to be the architect of our digital infrastructure? We're searching for a technical board member to manage our website's backend and membership system. Your work will ensure our platform is robust, secure, and ready to grow. Join us! DM or email [email protected].

Great 1-minute eye-opener pitch by Ioana Ilie (@biosim-lab.bsky.social, video in English) on the importance of her group's research into addressing neurodegenerative diseases like #ParkinsonsDisease and #Alzheimer using computational technologies and AI! www.eye-openers.nl/nl/seethecas... #Chemsky

Join us for a great leadership workshop organized by @apnet.bsky.social (If you are or become an APNet member, registration for the workshop is free!)

This promises to be a really cool #leadership event. If you're an #AssistantProf in the Netherlands, please join us! #AcademicSky

We are excited to organize an in-person event with a workshop on strategic career development! This event happens on October 28th in Utrecht. Registration is free for APNet members and 30 € for external attendees. #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #AssistantProfessor lnkd.in/eUM6CQ2P

Got a talent for making information clear, concise, and compelling? The APNet board needs a Homepage Content Creator! You'll ensure our website is always fresh and relevant for your peers. Put your writing skills to work for a great cause! DM us or email [email protected].

If you are in the Netherlands and part of the bottom-right corner, join the AP Network at @apnet.bsky.social. #AcademicSky

If you're an #AssistantProf in the Netherlands, come join us for an afternoon of #leadership and discussions on #academia. Become an @apnet.bsky.social member now and come to the event for free!

Shape your academic future at our career development workshop for Assistant Professors (Utrecht, October 28th). Craft a personalized career path and maximize your professional impact. Free for APNet members; €30 for external participants: lnkd.in/eUM6CQ2P #AssistantProfessor #AcademicChatter

Join the board of @apnet.bsky.social! We are looking for a Union Liaison.

Believe in the power of partnership? APNet needs a dedicated Union Liaison to be the vital bridge between our community and the unions. Your work will ensure our voices are heard where it matters most. Ready to connect? DM us or email [email protected].

Looking very much forward to this event on #leadership. If you are an #AssistantProfessor in the Netherlands, please join us. (Pro tip: Join @apnet.bsky.social before the event, get to go for free, and be an active supporter of policy change in Dutch #academia)

We are excited to organize an in-person event with a workshop on strategic career development! This event happens on October 28th in Utrecht. Registration is free for APNet members and 30 € for external attendees. #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #AssistantProfessor lnkd.in/eUM6CQ2P

Are you fluent in likes, shares, and threads? We're looking for a savvy Social Media Lead to be the voice of APNet! If you love creating engaging content and building an online community, this is your chance to shine. Join our board! DM or email [email protected].

Shape your academic future at our career development workshop for Assistant Professors (Utrecht, October 28th). Craft a personalized career path and maximize your professional impact. Free for APNet members; €30 for external participants: lnkd.in/eUM6CQ2P #AssistantProfessor #AcademicChatter

Happy that we were awarded a KIEM grant to "Establish a Network to Foster Interdisciplinary Encounters between Assistant Professors" at Leiden University in collaboration with @apnet.bsky.social. Thank you so much to my co-applicants Lisa Koorneef and Sara Petrollino. (1/2) www.staff.universite...

Are you interested in policies for #Academia in the Netherlands? Are you an #AssistantProfessor who wants to actively contribute to shaping the Dutch academic landscape? Then join us on the board of @apnet.bsky.social!

Ready to be the architect of our community? APNet is seeking a Community Lead to build a stronger, more connected network for Assistant Professors. This is your chance to shape our culture and make a lasting impact. Join us! DM or email [email protected] for details.

We are excited to organize an in-person event with a workshop on strategic career development! This event happens on October 28th in Utrecht. Registration is free for APNet members and 30 € for external attendees. #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #AssistantProfessor docs.google.com/form...

If you are interested in the activities of @apnet.bsky.social, the Assistant Professor Network of the Netherlands, check out our newest newsletter and consider joining us for our strategic career planning workshop on October 28th. #AcademicSky #AssistantProfessor

If you are interested in the activities of @apnet.bsky.social, check out our newest newsletter and consider joining us for our strategic career planning workshop on October 28th.

Curious what APnet is doing for #AssistantProfessors in the #Netherlands? Check out our newsletter, in which we update you on our activities in the last year and invite you to our in-person workshop "The Academic Edge: A practical workshop in strategic career development". mailchi.mp/53b3fa7e7...

We performed an analysis of the 2024 NWO VIDI awardees. Conceived to support researchers transitioning from postdoc positions into independent scientific leadership, the VIDI has become more of a mid-career consolidation grant. Read our full analysis and recommendations: ap-net.nl/wp-content/u...

Help us stay organized and effective! We're searching for a new Secretary to join the APNet board. This is a vital role for someone who is reliable, structured, and passionate about supporting their peers. Join our team! DM us or email [email protected].

Great discussion today at #NextGenChemLeaders by #KNCV led by Ioana Ilie (@biosim-lab.bsky.social) on building scientific partnerships that last! The focus: creating powerful, long-term consortia. #ScientificCollaboration #ChemSky #Academia #Leadership #SciComm

Looking forward to seeing a lot of #AssistantProfessor in the Netherlands join for this event. If you're an @apnet.bsky.social member, this is a free #leadership course! Spread the word! #AcademicSky

Join us for a great leadership workshop opportunity! (Free, if you are an @apnet.bsky.social member).

Shape your academic future at our career development workshop for Assistant Professors (Utrecht, October 28th) Craft a personalized career path and maximize your professional impact Free for APNet members; €30 for external participants: docs.google.com/form... #AssistantProfessor #AcademicChatter

We are looking for new, motivated members for the board of @apnet.bsky.social. If you are an Assistant Professor in the Netherlands, please consider joining us to help us grow the network! #Academia #AssistantProfessor #Netherlands