Congress & symposium Postdocs are essential to the research and teaching, yet the postdoc phase can be one of the most challenging stages of an academic career. Postdoc Appreciation Week is our chance to say thank you and to offer something practical in return!

This year, the second edition of the national Postdoc Appreciation Week will take place from September 21 to 25, 2026. During the Postdoc Appreciation Week the APH research institute organizes different (free of charge) activities for their postdoctoral researchers.

Other This year, the second edition of the national Postdoc Appreciation Week will take place from September 21 to 25, 2026. During the Postdoc Appreciation Week the AR&D research institute organizes different (free of charge) activities for their postdoctoral researchers.

Other Celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week with a diverse program of events organized in collaboration with all Amsterdam UMC research institutes. We look forward to celebrating with you!

This year, the second edition of the Postdoc Appreciation Week will take place from September 21–25, 2026. The AR&D research institute organizes different (free of charge) activities for their postdoctoral researchers.

Congress & symposium On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, RARE-NL and its local partner Medicijn voor de Maatschappij will host an inspiring afternoon on drug repurposing at Amsterdam UMC: Drug Repurposing with a Purpose: Pathways to Sustainable Patient Access.

Congress & symposium In collabration with the Swedish Psychiatry Association, the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), is delighted to intive you the the 26th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry, in Stockholm, Sweden

Lecture & speech The Centre for Urban Mental Health Lecture Series brings together leading voices to explore the latest research and innovations shaping mentally healthie cities. The september lecture will be given by prof. dr. Claudi Bockting.

Lecture & speech Repeated head injuries in athletes, could in long-term result in brain damage or dementia. During this knowledge session, three experts will share their insights from research in brain injury in sports. Together with representatives of the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association), Sportraad and VWS (Dutch Ministry of Public Health and Wellbeing) their will be time to discuss how science and policy contribute to safer sport practice.

Course & workshop Would you like to learn how to create societal impact with your research? Then sign up for IXA’s Learning Path on Valorisation and Impact! Through three interactive workshops and online materials, you’ll develop your own plan: from your initial ideas to concrete impact.