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(Loreta) <l.a.muscarella@vu.nl><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 2, 2026 10:04:40 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> _list_senior-staff-physics-and-astronomy <senior-staff-physics-and-astronomy@listserver.vu.nl><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [staff-physics-and-astronomy-HL-UHD-UD] Next steps: moving to Italy</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Dear all,</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I am writing to share that I will soon be leaving the department, and before I do, I wanted to send a few personal words.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">My time at the VU has been truly special. I have learned so much here, not only scientifically and professionally, but also on a personal level. Being part of such a supportive, stimulating, and collegial environment has meant a lot to
me, and it is thanks to all of you that this period has been so special.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">This move was not an easy decision. Leaving a place where I have felt at home is hard. At the same time, this step makes me very happy personally: I will finally be moving closer to my family, back to my hometown of Palermo, Italy, where
I have accepted an associate professorship at the Chemistry & Physics Department. Finding a situation where you can do the work you love while being near the people you love is rare, and I feel very lucky to have that opportunity.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thank you for the collaborations, the conversations, the support, and the many good moments we shared. I will carry this experience with me, and I sincerely hope our paths will cross again in the future. My contract in Italy will start
on March 2nd but I will continue supervising my students at the VU and supporting my postdoc, Susan, over the coming year at the VU. My VU email will remain active, and I will still be reachable on Teams. I will share my new email address once it is available.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">With warm regards,<br>
Loreta</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="TR" style="">Dr. Loreta A. Muscarella</span></p>
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