Course

Career Event for PhD Candidates & Postdocs

Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Explanation: with networking drinks afterwards
Location: Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague

Finding Your Career Inside or Outside Academia

What comes after your PhD or postdoc? And how do you navigate the many possibilities – within academia and beyond?

On Monday, 23 March 2026, the Faculties of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Humanities, Archaeology, and Governance and Global Affairs invite you to a full day dedicated to career exploration, inspiration, and professional development.

This Career Event brings together PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, alumni, and professionals to help you reflect on your next career steps and strengthen the skills you need to move forward with confidence.

What to expect

During this inspiring day, you will:

Gain insights into career paths inside and outside academia
Participate in interactive sessions and professional development workshops
Learn from former PhD candidates who have built diverse careers
Expand your network and connect with peers, alumni, and experts
Leave with practical tools, new perspectives, and fresh motivation for your future

Who can attend?

This event is open to PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers from the participating faculties:

Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Archaeology
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs

Participation is free, but registration is required. Register via the registration form.

More details about the programme will follow soon. If you have any questions, please contact phdcareerevent@hum.leidenuniv.n l.