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Developing vegan baking mixes, making and selling Asian pastries, freelancing as a product developer… through various ventures of her own, Wendy Luong (28) discovered what did (and didn't) suit her.
From Poland to Austria and via Scotland to the Netherlands. PhD candidate Jadwiga Poniatowska (27) has moved between countries on several occasions and has thrived in the international environments in which she has studied. 'You achieve a great deal by working together with enthusiasm.'
Our members give chemistry and life science colour and meaning. Who are they? This time on the podium: KVCV member Hannes Sels.
For Filip Van Lijsebetten (29), it was an almost natural transition: during his doctorate, he found himself increasingly drawn to the role of patent attorney. 'One moment it's about inventions for cake boxes, the next it's about toilet paper.'
Who? Sean Lugger
Who won a prize? Who received that grant? Or who has been appointed to a new position? In Ons Kent Ons we keep you up to date on these personal announcements. Got news for our section too? Send an email to oko@kncv.nl
During ballroom dancing, autistic biochemist Julia Pols can switch off their ever-ruminating mind for a while. 'The sport helped me recover from a burnout.'
You have thrown yourself completely into your doctoral research, sometimes followed by a postdoc project, but one day that big question arrives: What now? C2W International columnist Isabelle Kohler guides you through the career labyrinth.
Boris Kersemans (28) works as a biochemist in the pharmaceutical industry and is a member of the local council. 'I said I had little time, but the mayor managed to convince me.'
You're about to give a presentation. Your slides are ready and you know exactly what you want to say. But are you also certain that your audience wants to hear it? With these three tips, you'll engage your audience with your story as effectively as possible.
