Events – UPS

Beyond Numbers: Rethinking Inequality, Power, and Responsibility in Academia

By Madhusree Mitra March 13, 2026Events, Public OutreachNo Comments

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Umeå Postdoc Society organized a panel discussion centred on the theme “Women in Academia: The Burden of Minority Stress.” The panel brought together diverse perspectives and experiences from within the academic community. Our panellists included Sara Wilson (Associate professor at Department of Medical and Translational Biology), Valérie Nicolet (Associate professor at Department of Historical, Philosophical…

Young Investigators Symposium – What we think of it

By UPS Alumnus December 8, 2023Events, RecapsNo Comments

The Umeå Postdoc Society organised the Young Investigators Symposium Umeå on the 3rd of October. This is the first of the two blog posts reminiscing about the event. Arguably, the highlight of this year's activities was the Young Investigators Symposium. It is, therefore, natural that we reflect on its success.…

IceLab Lunch Pitches are back!

By UPS Alumnus December 6, 2023EventsNo Comments

IceLab is now inviting speakers to deliver short pitches for the Spring 2024 Lunch Pitch season. The event is open for everyone to participate and is an excellent platform for those seeking potential collaborations or inputs. Speakers are invited to present a 5-minute presentation to a multidisciplinary audience. The lunch pitches…

Cool research, fun games, and drinks: The Pint of Science festival concludes

By UPS Alumnus May 28, 2023Events, News, Public Outreach

The Umeå Postdoc Society organised the Pint of Science festival from May 22nd to 24th. Each day of the festival was a fun-filled evening at Elektra, a bar in the city centre. Three researchers mesmerised the audience with their research every evening. Monday, May 22nd Maarten Jensen - "Social Simulation"…