Spring Meeting 2026: Boost your well-being 

 

Dear fellow PhD’s,

Do you ever feel like we’re in the same boat, just trying to navigate the pressure of completing your PhD? This high workload often leads to significant stress. On April 1st, 2026, we invite you to take a breather and join our Spring meeting: Boost your wellbeing. We have invited two experts: Marike Mulder (experienced coach) and Angelique de Rijk. Angelique isn't just a professor; she had a "bumpy" PhD trajectory herself and is a passionate advocate for better working conditions in academia.

Why join?

• It’s a safe environment.
• Identify your strengths and learn the difference between "normal" stress and the signs of burnout.
• Improve supervisor dynamics by understanding what your frustrations are actually telling you.
• Master the "recovery" concept: learning how to truly get your energy back, rather than just "recharging".
• Walk away with a plan, including a "little working book" of strategies and a written intention for your first step toward change.

Which activities will we offer? 
To suit you, we offer two options to choose from:
1)    Onsite workshop on April 1 from 9.00-12.30 CET in the Greepzaal, 6th floor Uns60. If you are able to join us onsite, then this is the best option for you! This training will be offered by Marike Mulder and Angelique de Rijk.  
2)    Online workshop on April 1 15.00-16.00 CET via Teams. If you are not able to join us onsite, then this is the best option for you. This training will include a knowledge clip with a preperatory assignments and an interactive online meeting, offered by Angelique de Rijk. 

Please register by March 27 latest to secure your spot!

We hope to see you there! 
The PhD-reps,
Giselle, Nienke, Anne, Maud and Loek

Caphri-phdreps@maastrichtuniversity.nl  

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