ECR lunches

Throughout the academic year, we hold bi-monthly Early Career Research Lunches where early career researchers and all other university staff interested in the topics are welcome to join for a free lunch and discuss various career-related topics together with a peer network who are in a similar career stage.

Keep track of our upcoming ECR lunch events via the table below. Upcoming lunches are also announced via the University newsletters, our social media channels and on the screens at the faculties as well as on our website!

Sign up for our ECR mailing list to receive announcements about events and to stay updated about YAG activities.

Upcoming ECR Lunches 2025

Double Degree PhD's ('Sandwich PhD's)

YAG organizes a Groningen Early Career Researcher Lunch: Double Degree PhD's ('Sandwich PhD's)
When: 22 January, 12:00- 14:00 hrs
Where: Academy building, Engelse Zaal (ground floor)

Description:
Double Degree PhDs (also known as 'Sandwich PhDs') are doctoral trajectories co-financed by the UG and an international partner institution, leading to a joint or double doctorate. Are you interested in finding out more about them, as well as sharing your questions and experiences with supervisors from different faculties? Then you are welcome to sign up for our upcoming ECR Lunch!

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Petra Rudolf (Dean Graduate Schools)

YAG members Dina Maniar and Sean Desjardins.

Participation in this event is free. Coffee, thee and sandwiches are provided.
Sign up until January 19th using this form: https://forms.gle/FaTb3HLR6imbw7rN6

Academic mentor program for scientific staff

Save the date: ECR lunch on academic mentoring.

When: 3 February 2024, 12:00–14:00

Where: Engelse zaal, Academy Building

Description:

Join us for an engaging lunch session to learn about the Academic mentor program for scientific staff. Hear from our speakers as they share insights on mentorship, their experiences, and its value for early career researchers. And learn how to sign-up for the mentor program, both as mentee and as mentor.

Speakers:

Frederiek van Rij (YoungRUG)

Sander Trooster (Mentor Trainer)

Petra Rudolf (Dean of Graduate Studies)

Christine Sibert (Former Academic Mentee)

Participation in this event is free. Coffee, thee and sandwiches are provided.
Sign up until January 30th using this form: https://forms.gle/PmSeTuNNMVT7e9CJA