Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Time: From 4:00 PM (BBQ starts at 6:00 PM)
Location: Strandclub Witsand, Noordwijk

Join us for the GUTS Summer Event 2026 at the beautiful Strandclub Witsand in Noordwijk! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, enjoy a relaxing beach atmosphere, and participate in fun games.

Event Highlights:

• Networking: Meet and connect with fellow researchers in a fun and informal setting.
• Beach BBQ & Drinks: Enjoy a relaxed evening with barbecue and drinks on the beach.
• Bring a Plus One and Your Children: We invite you to bring a guest to join in the fun and meet your colleagues. Children are welcome too.

Dress Code and Weather:

• The weather is expected to be around 18 degrees.
• The event will take place both inside and on the beach.

What to Bring:

• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Fun beach games (badminton, Kubb, Spikeball, volleyball etc.)
• A positive attitude and readiness to network and enjoy!

How to Get There:

• By Car: Parking is available at Parkeerplaats Wantveld or Parkeerterrein Noordwijk Strand, just a 5-minute walk from the venue.
• By Public Transport:
  • From Leiden Central Station: Take Bus 20 to Noordwijk via Pickeplein, and stop at Wantveld, Noordwijk.
  • From Voorhout Station: Take Bus 285 to Den Haag Central Station, and stop at Vuurtorenplein, Noordwijk.
• By OV Bike:
  • From Leiden Central Station: About a 50-minute ride.
  • From Voorhout Station: About a 25-minute ride (Note: OV bike availability may be limited at Voorhout Station).

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day with you at the beach. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out.

Will we see you there?

In this symposium, researchers from the field of sociology host the day and highlight specific research areas, while inviting GUTS colleagues from across the consortium to join. We begin with an introduction, followed by a lecture that approaches the GUTS project from a sociological perspective.

The programme continues with sessions on data linkage with Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), ego-centred networks, and socio-economic status (SES). The final session focuses on measuring SES in adolescence more thoughtfully within GUTS.

We would like to invite the GUTS consortium to a series of GUTS-wide lab meetings throughout 2026. These meetings are designed as an opportunity to come together in person, share ongoing research, and exchange ideas across projects and disciplines.

During each lab meeting, several PhD students and postdocs will present their research, followed by discussion. The aim is to create a low-threshold, stimulating setting to learn from each other’s work, explore overlaps, and strengthen connections within the consortium. By rotating locations between Amsterdam and Utrecht, we hope to make these meetings accessible and foster collaboration across institutions.

November 19
Presentations by:
Barbara Sakic
Tatvan Todor
Kayla Green
Ask us anything (to be announced)

Dates (2026):

• March 19

• May 21

• September 17

• November 19

Locations:
The lab meetings will alternate between Amsterdam and Utrecht (exact venues to be announced).

We would like to invite the GUTS consortium to a series of GUTS-wide lab meetings throughout 2026. These meetings are designed as an opportunity to come together in person, share ongoing research, and exchange ideas across projects and disciplines.

During each lab meeting, several PhD students and postdocs will present their research, followed by discussion. The aim is to create a low-threshold, stimulating setting to learn from each other’s work, explore overlaps, and strengthen connections within the consortium. By rotating locations between Amsterdam and Utrecht, we hope to make these meetings accessible and foster collaboration across institutions.

September 17
Presentations by:
Zino Brystowski
Maartje Overhaus
Jiamiao Yang
Taylor Guthrie

Dates (2026):

• March 19

• May 21

• September 17

• November 19

Locations:
The lab meetings will alternate between Amsterdam and Utrecht (exact venues to be announced).

We would like to invite the GUTS consortium to a series of GUTS-wide lab meetings throughout 2026. These meetings are designed as an opportunity to come together in person, share ongoing research, and exchange ideas across projects and disciplines.

During each lab meeting, several PhD students and postdocs will present their research, followed by discussion. The aim is to create a low-threshold, stimulating setting to learn from each other’s work, explore overlaps, and strengthen connections within the consortium. By rotating locations between Amsterdam and Utrecht, we hope to make these meetings accessible and foster collaboration across institutions.

May 21
Presentations by:
Ethell Dubois
Zwanet Young
Nick Adrian
Ask us anything about career planning, by Sophie Sweijen

Ask us anything – Career Planning

The Ask us anything session will focus on career planning during and after your PhD. We will begin with a short presentation on career perspectives both within and beyond academia. Drawing on personal experiences, including participation in the Career Swifters program, the talk will reflect on what you develop during a PhD beyond your specific research topic, and how these skills can translate into different career paths. Afterwards, there will be space for questions, sharing experiences, and open discussion.

Dates (2026):

• March 19

• May 21

• September 17

• November 19

Locations:
The lab meetings will alternate between Amsterdam and Utrecht (exact venues to be announced).

We would like to invite the GUTS consortium to a series of GUTS-wide lab meetings throughout 2026. These meetings are designed as an opportunity to come together in person, share ongoing research, and exchange ideas across projects and disciplines.

During each lab meeting, several PhD students and postdocs will present their research, followed by discussion. The aim is to create a low-threshold, stimulating setting to learn from each other’s work, explore overlaps, and strengthen connections within the consortium. By rotating locations between Amsterdam and Utrecht, we hope to make these meetings accessible and foster collaboration across institutions.

March 19
Presentations by:
Nathalie Aerts
Simone Dobbelaar
Carmen-Silva Sergiou
Ask us anything: Hilde Huizenga on running simulations

Dates (2026):

• March 19

• May 21

• September 17

• November 19

Locations:
The lab meetings will alternate between Amsterdam and Utrecht (exact venues to be announced).

We would like to invite the GUTS consortium members, to a meeting on May 15 and 16, 2025, with the theme of self-regulation. There are so many different perspectives on measuring self-regulation: for some, it is a predictor, for others a process, and still others see it as an outcome measure. Self-regulation can also be viewed as a state or a trait. In short, we think it would be fun and inspiring to have an in-depth discussion about this.

Program:

• May 15, 2025: The first day is focused on PhD students and postdocs. (Location: Social Impact Factory Aan de Gracht, Utrecht)
• May 16, 2025: The second day is for the entire consortium and will consist of a guest lecture, interactive session, and a social lunch. (Location: Social Impact Factory Vredenburg)

Please register via the following link:

We hope to see you all at this event. Please save the dates in your calendars! Further information will follow soon.

We would like to invite the GUTS consortium members, to a meeting on May 15 and 16, 2025, with the theme of self-regulation. There are so many different perspectives on measuring self-regulation: for some, it is a predictor, for others a process, and still others see it as an outcome measure. Self-regulation can also be viewed as a state or a trait. In short, we think it would be fun and inspiring to have an in-depth discussion about this.

Program:

• May 15, 2025: The first day is focused on PhD students and postdocs. (Location: Social Impact Factory Aan de Gracht, Utrecht)
• May 16, 2025: The second day is for the entire consortium and will consist of a guest lecture, interactive session, and a social lunch. (Location: Social Impact Factory Vredenburg)

Please register via the following link:

We hope to see you all at this event. Please save the dates in your calendars! Further information will follow soon.

All GUTS consortium members and affiliates are invited to a workshop dedicated to exploring Artificial Intelligence tools for research.

Workshop Details:

• Hybrid: Online/ in person (Drift 23, 3512 BR Utrecht, Room 2.12.)
• Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
• Time: 15:00-16:30
• Workshop Providers: Tim and Konrad

Introduction text of Tim and Konrad:

Join us for our workshop and presentation, “Modern Tools for Research.” We are Tim and Konrad, former Research Master students now embarking on our scientific careers, eager to share our insights on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in research. This workshop will introduce AI-based tools designed to enhance productivity and quality throughout every stage of the research process—from discovering new literature and conducting systematic reviews to ensuring your paper aligns with publisher criteria. We will also include time for discussions on ethical AI practices and a hands-on session to help you get started.

IMPORTANT!

If you plan to attend in person, please make sure to bring your fully charged laptop. Also, don’t forget to register your attendance via the Google Forms link:

👉 https://forms.gle/FjaeDmBqpHfpiqpB9

We look forward to seeing you all!

This workshop kicks off a series of events organized by the GUTS Seminars Committee.