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Networking: the basics (online)
20 Jan 2021
11:00 - 12:00
Information event
Get an introduction to how you can effectively expand and manage your professional network.
BètaBreak x WiF Students | Gene Editing & Ethics
20 Jan 2021
20:00 - 21:00
Event
Last year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Jennifer Doudna and Emanuelle Charpentier for the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 technique. How does this gene editing technique work? Which ethical questions does ...
CV: the basics (online)
21 Jan 2021
11:00 - 12:00
Information event
Get an introduction to how you can create a cv that presents your competences in an authentic way.
Managing stress (6 x 2 hours)
25 Jan 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?
Stress relief hour (1 hour)
25 Jan 2021
14:00 - 15:00
Workshop
In the Stress relief hour we provide tools and advice on how to stay calm in stressful situations.
Dealing with fear of public (online) speaking (6 x 2 hours)
26 Jan 2021
13:00 - 15:00
Workshop
Are you scared of public speaking? Do you struggle with your online presentations?
‘Plagiarism in education and research’ discussion on 26 January 2021
26 Jan 2021
14:00 - 17:00
Event
On Tuesday 26 January from 14:00 to 17:00, the VSNU will be holding an afternoon discussion on plagiarism in education and research.
Mindfulness (6 x 2 hours)
27 Jan 2021
14:00 - 16:00
Workshop
Do you have trouble dealing with stress? Do you find it hard to focus and concentrate?
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
28 Jan 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Q&A session: Ask any question you still have about studying abroad with the Global Exchange Programme.
Studying at home; a challenge? (online)
1 Feb 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 academic sources
1 Feb 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: How to search for relevant information on the internet and in library resources?
RefWorks introduction
2 Feb 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.
Smart reading skills (online)
2 Feb 2021
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the technique of reading fast and with better comprehension.
Smart planning: extended (online)
3 Feb 2021
09:15 - 11:15
Workshop
In this extended workshop, you’ll learn the why of the concept of planning.
Mindfulness (6 x 2 hours)
3 Feb 2021
09:30 - 11:30
Workshop
Do you have trouble dealing with stress? Do you find it hard to focus and concentrate?
Research Assistance Humanities
3 Feb 2021
10:00 - 12:00
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.
LinkedIn: the basics (online)
3 Feb 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.
Finding a job in the Netherlands (online)
4 Feb 2021
10:00 - 11:00
Information event
How to start your job search in the Netherlands as a non-Dutch speaking graduate.
Zotero
4 Feb 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.
How to process the study material (online)
9 Feb 2021
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to techniques to handle information.
How to navigate your host university factsheet (online)
9 Feb 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 Feb 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.
Study Abroad: Off the Beaten Track (online, 1 hour)
15 Feb 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Do you want to step out of your comfort zone and add an international experience to your resume, without going abroad for a full semester?
Smart planning: the basics (online)
16 Feb 2021
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop
In this compact workshop, you’ll be introduced to the technique of planning.
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
16 Feb 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Q&A session: Ask any question you still have about studying abroad with the Global Exchange Programme.
Tackling the books (online)
18 Feb 2021
09:15 - 11:45
Workshop
How do you deal with all the information from books, reports, syllabi and colleges?
Tips for exams (online)
23 Feb 2021
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to approaching different kinds of questions.
How to finance your study abroad experience
23 Feb 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Workshop
This online workshop will provide several tools to financially prepare and budget your plans, and also find suitable scholarship schemes.
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
24 Feb 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Information event
Q&A session: Ask any question you still have about studying abroad with the Global Exchange Programme.
Ace your job interview (online)
25 Feb 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Practice having a successful job interview in a safe setting, with a job coach and your fellow students.
Studying at home; a challenge? (online)
1 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.
Research Assistance Humanities
1 Mar 2021
13:00 - 15:00
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.
Jumpstart your thesis (online)
2 Mar 2021
09:15 - 11:45
Workshop
If you do not know how to start your thesis, have doubts and feel insecure, then this training is for you.
Finding academic sources
2 Mar 2021
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop
Online workshop via Zoom: How to search for relevant information on the internet and in library resources?
Study skills; the Dutch approach (online)
2 Mar 2021
15:00 - 17:00
Workshop
Living and studying in Amsterdam will be different. How do you study the ‘Dutch way’?
Zotero
3 Mar 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.
Global Exchange Programme: Q&A (online)
3 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.
Dealing with loneliness and isolation (6 x 1,5 hours)
4 Mar 2021
09:30 - 11:30
Workshop
Are you feeling lonely or isolated? Are you struggling to connect with others? You are not alone! In these support sessions we will share our feelings. We will work on a compassionate mindset.
Mendeley introduction
4 Mar 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.
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