P-NUT.

This month, our famous Monthly Drinks event is given a twist!

🎉 Join us for an evening of good vibes, connection and meet the board of P-NUT.

Here’s what’s lined up:
🍻 Relax with drinks and chat with fellow PhDs in a super-friendly atmosphere.
✨ Meet the P-NUT board as they share their stories and plans for the year.
🍿Free snacks and first round on P-NUT!

🗓️ 4th of December 2024
⏱️ 17.30
📍Location: TBD

Don’t miss this chance to connect, unwind, and enjoy a great night with the P-NUT community!

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🌿 Stretch your legs, clear your mind, and spark new connections 🌟. Our 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 & 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 is the perfect pause in your day to meet, share, and recharge.

📅 November 29th | 🕒 12:15
📍 O&O Square (Starbucks meetup)

No fees, no sign-ups—just fresh air and fresh ideas. Let’s walk together! 🚶✨

🌟 𝗣-𝗡𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀!🌟

🎓✨ Yesterday, we hosted the in-person P-NUT PhD Career Café at the Grand Café of the University of Twente.

This event connected current PhD candidates with UT alumni, who generously shared their career journeys and offered insights into life after the PhD—whether in academia or industry.
🏢🔬 With around 43 participants, it was an afternoon full of inspiration, valuable advice and engaging conversations!

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to:
👏 .berkemeier for organizing this fantastic event,
👏 all the 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 who joined us, and
👏 our incredible 𝗨𝗧 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶:
Anne-Marie Brouwer, Freek van Delft, Eline Geervliet, Dr. Elizabeth C. Nelson, Robin Kok, Olga Kulyk, Olga Kattan, Harro Mengers, Rob Bemthuis, Kim Trumpi-Sweers and Prince Singh.

🌐 We look forward to tomorrow’s online P-NUT Career Café for more inspiring conversations!

✨ Ready to wrap up the year with some epic memories? Our event lineup is here to make it unforgettable! ✨

🔥 Grab a cozy spot by the fire with friends, warm drinks, and all the winter feels.
💼 Level up your career game at Career Café—network, learn, and get inspired!
🎲 Game lovers, this one’s for you! Bring your best moves to Board Game Night and let the fun begin.
⛸️ Hit the ice with us for a wintery skate session—holiday vibes and laughter guaranteed!
🤝 Ever wondered who’s behind the magic? Come to ‘Meet the Board’ and see how you can get involved!
🎄 Get in the holiday spirit at Christmas Market—shop, sip, and celebrate with friends!

Save this post and turn on notifications so you won’t miss out! Let’s end the year together in style! 🎉

*Learn more about your rights*

Would you like to learn more about your rights and obligations as a doctoral candidate and employee of the UT? Then join us on Tuesday 15th October at 14.30 for the Know Your Rights Session which P-NUT is organizing together with the Dutch PhD Network (PNN).

We will have informative workshops on your labor rights, both for candidates directly employed at the UT as well as for external and scholarship candidates. Further, a representative from the AOb will be present, as well as the UT Ombus Officer, confidential advisor, and more. Of course, there will also be plenty of time for you to ask your questions.

📍 *Where*: Fraunhofer Innovation Platform, Hengelosestraat 701 (directly opposite of the UT entrance)
📅 *When*: Tuesday, October 15th, 2:30 PM
🪙 *Cost*: free

Cannot make it in person? We will live stream the event on teams. You will receive the link in your sign-up email confirmation. Please make sure to login with your UT account.

Sign up here: https://www.utwente.nl/en/p-nut/events/2024/10/1775637/p-nut-know-your-rights-session

Would you like to learn more about ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia? Or about related brain specialties, like people with endless creativity or no feeling for emotions? Do you have ideas about how the UT can be more welcoming for people with all kinds of quirks and behaviors? Then join us for “Minds of All Kinds,” a co-creation brainstorming event on neurodiversity at the University of Twente on Thursday, October 17th, from 16:00 to 19:00. This free, on-site event is open to UT students, staff, and affiliates, featuring keynote speaker Lieutenant-Colonel Marc van der Burgh. He got awarded for his efforts on making the Dutch National Army more neurodiverse-friendly. We’re seeking volunteers to help shape future initiatives on neurodiversity. Dinner is included, and space is limited to 50 participants. Interested?

See this link: https://www.utwente.nl/en/p-nut/events/2024/10/1698240/p-nut-minds-of-all-kinds-co-creation-brainstorming-event-on-neurodiversity