The Young academy has subdivided the various activities and translated them into different working groups. Below you will find an overview of the working groups. If you have any questions, want to get in touch with a working group, and/or have any additions for a specific group, don't hesitate to contact the appropriate contact, the persons mentioned under each working group.
- Team science
The working group 'Team science' organises events for the UT young academic community. They are supported by all 5 faculties.
In Team science, we recognise that big challenges for a sustainable future can only be solved through interdisciplinary teams. At the same time, young academics usually do not have the extensive network to foster such collaborations. The Young Academy of the University of Twente (YAT) aims to change this!
YAT will organise a series of lunch meetings for early career academics in 2023-2024. As an additional benefit, you can get to know other young UT scientists informally, strengthen your network, and maybe even meet some future collaborators!
Are you interested in meeting young researchers from other faculties? And do you want to learn how to start interdisciplinary collaborations, while avoiding common pitfalls? Then register for the Team science lunch meetings!For questions please contact:
OUR Group members:
- Talent Recognition and Development
The working group 'Talent Recognition and Development' is helping with the Ius Promovendi position paper, collaborates with GGS and advises the R&R team on career paths. Participate in the UT Prizes and Awards committee and in de working group on startes- and incentive grants.
FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
ACTIONS
Ius Promovendi
Between July -Dec 2022 the work group led the drafting of a a YAT position paper on ius promovendi arguing in favor of lowering barriers to accessing and more concerted efforts to facilitate young academics exercising this right. The position paper can be found here: YAT advice document
Year of 'Iedereen Professor'
In 2023 the KNAW aims to give 'universitair (hoofd) docenten' the same rights as 'Hoogleraar'. YAT wrote a statement about this which can be found here: National YA statement
Starting and Stimulating Burse
The minister divides 300 milion euros for starting and stimulating burses. YAT particpiated in meetings regarding this matter, such as the meeting in Utrecht on 22-02-2023.
Regular involvement in R&R debates
Recognition and Rewars is a Dutch national program in which universities and other parties collaborate to bring about cultural change in the academic community. Focused on broadening career paths thereby making room for everyone's talent. YAT actively participates in this discussion. A summary about the 2023 R&R debate can be found here: Summary as well as an Aftermovie of the event.
OUR GROUP MEMBERS:
- Education
The working group focuses on 'Educational Vision', thinks along with the R&R team about career paths in education. Build and maintains an educational community for young talent by organising lunch series.
FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:OUR GROUP MEMBERS:
- International and External Networks
The 'International and external networks' working group engages with other YAs, and reaches out to internal and external stakeholders to strengthen our contribution and story. This happens in close cooperation with M&C, SBD, SP, and FIN.
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