Pint of Science 2026 in Umeå: Three Days of Beer, Brains, and Absolute Craziness!

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And just like that, another Pint of Science festival has come and gone, leaving Umeå a little bit wiser, slightly tipsier, and infinitely more entertained. For three glorious days, we turned our favorite local haunts Pub Rött and Lion Bar into bastions of knowledge, fun games, and delightful chaos. None…

From Messy Drafts to Research Independence: Day 4 (2026-02-12)

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Grant writing often feels mysterious: What do reviewers actually read? What makes them reject a proposal within minutes? We are going to bring some clarities to these frequently asked questions during this week (9th-12th February 2026) grant writing and evaluation workshop organized by the Career Development Office of Umeå Postdoc Society.   The final session of our Grant Writing…

Designing Your Funding Strategy — structure, preparation, and long‑term thinking: Day 3 (2026-02-11)

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Grant writing often feels mysterious: What do reviewers actually read? What makes them reject a proposal within minutes? We are going to bring some clarities to these frequently asked questions during this week (9th-12th February 2026) grant writing and evaluation workshop organized by the Career Development Office of Umeå Postdoc Society.   Day 3 shifted the focus from individual…