2 new events from the Postdoc society! First we have our next pub night at Lion Bar next Thursday (November 13, at 18:00). Next, join us for a winter hike at Grössjon, Saturday, November 22 at 10:00.

New month, new newsletter! Featuring an interview with MSCA fellow Ben Johns on energy-efficient optical switches. Also, don't miss the Umeå Film Festival, our Pub Night on Nov 13, and the KBC Days industry/academia panel!

Hej everyone! 😊 Want to brush up on your Swedish? Join UPS Språkcafe! It's a fun, low-pressure hour for all levels, from complete beginners to experts. We meet on Fridays! (Detailed schedule is on the poster)

Register here: forms.gle/eHyardA48eY5...

Both Postdocs and PhDs are welcome!

It’s time to trade lab coats for laughs and experiments for excellent drinks – Pub Night is back this Thursday, October 9 (18:00) at LION BAR!
Don’t miss the chance to mingle, and make Thursday legendary. Register now.

(Great research deserves a great drink – or two or more. Who's counting)

📣 Postdocs, mark your calendars! Join us for the Umeå Postdoc Society Annual Retreat at FirstCamp Ansia in Lycksele on Sept 6–7, 2025 — a weekend of discussions, team-building, and fun in nature 🌿🔥 Room and board are free; just register by Aug 15 and arrange your transport. Don’t miss out!

Ready to swap lab coats for pints? 🍺 Get ready for a Pint of Science, happening from 19th to the 21st of May.
Six exciting talks from seven fantastic speakers await, spread across three activity-packed nights and between two local pubs🎉🍸
Registration is easy, free, so get your tickets quickly!

If you're in Umeå join us for the exciting hike opening this spring season!