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Dealing with grief and loss (online) (6-8 x 2 hours)
8 Mar 2021
09:00 - 11:00
Workshop
Have you lost a parent, sibling or other family member? This weekly support group offers opportunities for sharing personal grief.
Managing stress (6 x 2 hours)
10 Mar 2021
13:00 - 15:00
Workshop
Are you experiencing high levels of stress during studying? Do you find yourself worrying a lot, are you procrastinating and struggling with anxiety?
ACTA presents: Picture a scientist
11 Mar 2021
16:00 Debate
March 8: International Women's Day. ACTA invites you to watch the documentary Picture a Scientist, about the rise of researchers who are writing a new chapter for female scientists, and join the webinar.
How to navigate your host university factsheet (online)
11 Mar 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Overwhelmed by information from your host university? This workshop will get you underway with your application.
Studying at home; a challenge? (online)
15 Mar 2021
09:30 - 10:30
Workshop
Education is offered primarily online at the moment, and that asks a lot of you. It can prove taxing to keep your focus at studying.
Finding a job in the Netherlands (online)
17 Mar 2021
10:00 - 11:00
Information event
How to start your job search in the Netherlands as a non-Dutch speaking graduate.
LinkedIn: the basics (online)
17 Mar 2021
12:00 - 13:00
Information event
Recruiters use LinkedIn to find suitable candidates. Get an introduction to how you can create an outstanding and successful profile.
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
17 Mar 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Q&A session: Ask any question you still have about studying abroad with the Global Exchange Programme.
CV: the basics (online)
18 Mar 2021
12:00 - 13:00
Information event
Get an introduction to how you can create a cv that presents your competences in an authentic way.
Mindfulness (6 x 2 hours)
18 Mar 2021
13:00 - 15:00
Workshop
Do you have trouble dealing with stress? Do you find it hard to focus and concentrate?
Altmetric Explorer | Who’s talking about my publication?
23 Mar 2021
12:00 - 13:00
Workshop
Find out the impact of your publications with an online tool, the Altmetric Explorer! Recently the Library has a license for this tool which helps researchers track the societal and scientific impact of publications. ...
Studying at home; a challenge? (online)
29 Mar 2021
09:30 - 10:30
Workshop
Education is offered primarily online at the moment, and that asks a lot of you. It can prove taxing to keep your focus at studying.
Writing your cover letter (online)
30 Mar 2021
15:00 - 16:00
Workshop
Practice how you can present your motivation in an original and convincing way.
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
1 Apr 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Q&A session: Ask any question you still have about studying abroad with the Global Exchange Programme.
Managing stress (6 x 2 hours)
6 Apr 2021
09:00 - 11:00
Workshop
Are you experiencing high levels of stress during studying? Do you find yourself worrying a lot, are you procrastinating and struggling with anxiety?
Finding academic sources
6 Apr 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: How to search for relevant information on the internet and in library resources?
Smart reading skills (online)
6 Apr 2021
13:00 - 14:00
Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the technique of reading fast and with better comprehension.
Research Assistance Humanities
6 Apr 2021
14:00 - 16:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: This workshop is for students at the Faculty of Humanities starting their BA or MA thesis, PhD students or anyone studying in the Humanities who wishes to improve their library skills.
Mendeley introduction
7 Apr 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: Import and organise references in Mendeley and use them for citations and bibliographies in your Word texts.
RefWorks introduction
8 Apr 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: Import and organise references in RefWorks and use them for citations and bibliographies in your Word texts.
Networking: the basics (online)
8 Apr 2021
14:00 - 15:00
Information event
Get an introduction to how you can effectively expand and manage your professional network.
Studying at home; a challenge? (online)
12 Apr 2021
09:30 - 10:30
Workshop
Education is offered primarily online at the moment, and that asks a lot of you. It can prove taxing to keep your focus at studying.
How to process the study material (online)
13 Apr 2021
13:00 - 14:00
Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to techniques to handle information.
LinkedIn: the basics (online)
13 Apr 2021
15:00 - 16:00
Information event
Recruiters use LinkedIn to find suitable candidates. Get an introduction to how you can create an outstanding and successful profile.
How to prepare for cultural differences (online)
13 Apr 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Curious about your host university's culture? This workshop will help you fit in with local students and enjoy a more inclusive experience.
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
14 Apr 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Q&A session: Ask any question you still have about studying abroad with the Global Exchange Programme.
Resilience: rebuilding confidence in finding work (online)
15 Apr 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Do you feel uncertainty towards the future, maybe after rejection for a job application? In this online workshop, you’ll learn to recognise and reinforce your resilience.
CV: the basics (online)
15 Apr 2021
13:00 - 14:00
Information event
Get an introduction to how you can create a cv that presents your competences in an authentic way.
Finding a job in the Netherlands (online)
15 Apr 2021
14:00 - 15:00
Information event
How to start your job search in the Netherlands as a non-Dutch speaking graduate.
Discover what you want in work: focus on your values and skills
16 Apr 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Recognise your opportunities and reinforce your natural abilities.
Ace your job interview (online)
20 Apr 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Practice having a successful job interview in a safe setting, with a job coach and your fellow students.
Smart planning: the basics (online)
20 Apr 2021
13:00 - 14:00
Workshop
In this compact workshop, you’ll be introduced to the technique of planning.
Tackling the books (online)
22 Apr 2021
09:15 - 11:45
Workshop
How do you deal with all the information from books, reports, syllabi and colleges?
Studying at home; a challenge? (online)
26 Apr 2021
09:30 - 10:30
Workshop
Education is offered primarily online at the moment, and that asks a lot of you. It can prove taxing to keep your focus at studying.
Smart planning: extended (online)
28 Apr 2021
09:15 - 11:15
Workshop
In this extended workshop, you’ll learn the why of the concept of planning.
Study Abroad & Digital World Map (online)
29 Apr 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Curious about what's out there, before deciding on studying abroad? Join this session to navigate the different programmes the UvA has to offer.
Finding academic sources
3 May 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: How to search for relevant information on the internet and in library resources?
Zotero
4 May 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: Import and organise references in Zotero and use them for citations and bibliographies in your Word texts.
RefWorks introduction
6 May 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: Import and organise references in RefWorks and use them for citations and bibliographies in your Word texts.
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