Conferentie
Save the date: Academia in Motion symposium and Town Hall meeting
- Date
- Tuesday 12 May 2026
- Time
- Address
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PLNT
Langegracht 70
2312NV Leiden
The Academia in Motion programme, focused on Open Science and Recognition & Rewards, has been underway for several years. The movement is increasingly taking shape in both policy and practice, within faculties, across the university, and in national and international contexts.
On Tuesday 12 May, we will come together to share outcomes and experiences and to engage in dialogue about the progress and future of the programme.
The event consists of a Town Hall and a symposium.
In the morning, we will host a Town Hall in the form of interactive workshop sessions, where we will engage in dialogue on specific elements of the programme, such as faculty career policies, opportunities for PhDs, quality criteria, and publishing practices. In the afternoon, the symposium session will further deepen the conversation with participants, Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), and university leaders. Which changes are being implemented in practice? What stands in the way of optimal implementation? And what is needed to turn good intentions into everyday practice?
Please note: the exact order of the morning and afternoon programme is still subject to change.
For whom?
This event is open to all academic staff at Leiden University. Whether you are a PhD candidate, postdoc, lecturer, researcher, assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, academic leader, or working in a research support role such as data steward, research assistant, lab technician, or a similar position – your perspective is valuable to the conversation.
More information about the programme and registration will follow on 17 March.
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About Academia in Motion
Academia in Motion is Leiden University’s university-wide programme dedicated to Open Science and Recognition & Rewards. The programme supports faculties and services in embedding a broader perspective on quality, collaboration, leadership and talent development in daily academic practice.
By connecting local initiatives to national and international developments, Academia in Motion contributes to a sustainable cultural change in the way academic work is recognised and valued.