NRIN Half-day Research Symposium - Fostering a Positive Research Culture
When: 10th April 2026; 12:00 – 17:00
Where: VU Amsterdam – Atrium room
The NRIN Half-day Research Symposium on Fostering a Positive Research Culture aims to bring together researchers, policy advisors, HR, and other academic and non-academic staff to critically reflect on the opportunities, challenges, and concrete actions to foster a positive research culture within universities.
The day will include a reflection on the outcomes and steps ahead on the National Recognition & Rewards Program. We will also showcase examples of ongoing initiatives at some Dutch institutions aimed at improving the current research climate.
The day will finish with an interactive theatre play on fostering a positive research culture.
This is a free event (registration is mandatory!). Lunch will be provided!
Program:
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Welcome & Lunch
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| 13:00 – 13:45
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Dutch Recognition & Rewards Program – new developments and opportunities
dr. Sanli Faez (Program Manager of R&R Program)
Q&A |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Institutional initiatives on fostering a positive research culture
dr. Bianca Langhout – van den Bulk (Erasmus Rotterdam University) – tbd dr. Andrea Kis & dr. Julma Braat (TU/e) – tbd dr. Miriam van Loon & dr. Rita F. Alves dos Santos (VU Amsterdam & AUMC) – Assessing the perceptions, experiences and needs of Amsterdam researchers for fostering a positive research culture: insights from an interview and survey study
Q&A |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break
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| 15:00 – 17:00 | Science Hoops Theatre Play on Research Culture
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