We will start off with some reminders: 1 about late enrolment, 1 about the upcoming holidays. Besides that, a lot is happening these days: UU-wide and within the faculty. Have you checked out the workshops of the This is UU week yet? Go have a look! Or do you feel like organising something yourself? You can do that too (apply for funding right away). Furthermore, we will bring you up to speed on all vacancies in student representation and introduce you to our new Career Officer. Don't miss out on the events below and enjoy the read!
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3 & 4 April late enrolment block 4 Humanities |
From 3 April 9.00 to 4 April 23.59 you can register for Humanities courses with a few places available. The late enrolment for Social Sciences for block 4 have already passed, but you can still try to enrol for courses of other faculties.
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When is the Student Information Desk closed?
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- Good Friday: 7 April
- Easter Monday: 10 April
- King’s Day: 27 April
- Liberation Day: 5 May
- Ascension Day: T18 May and 19 May
- Whit Monday: 29 May
There is no education on public holidays but the library remains open from 10.00 to 18.00. |
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Register for the This is UU week |
The time has come! The This is UU week registrations are open. Meet fellow students and discover Utrecht's cultural-, sports- and society life during the This is UU week from 18-20 April. Sign up now for one or more activities within your area(s) of interest!
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| Tired of mindlessly scrolling through cat videos and cooking tutorials? Join the 1600+ Humanities students who preceded you and follow us on Instagram for truly relevant content. Find us here: @humanitiesuu! |
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A grant for your community event
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Imagine being able to organize an event that brings students closer together. What would you do? If you have a good idea, we have some good news: you can apply for a grant for your plan through the NPO (National Education Programme)! This grant round is specifically for the Faculty of Humanities and aims to address social disadvantages caused by the pandemic. Be quick because it's first come, first served. The deadline for applications is 8 May, 17.00.
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Tip: Apply as a student participator
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Want to gain valuable experience and have a say in education? Get involved with the student participation of Humanities! There are various positions available, from member of the education committee to student assessor. Please note: for participation, it is important that you have a sufficient command of Dutch. Check out all positions via the link and apply by 1 May. Good luck!
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Career Night 25 April: IMPACT
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Interested in learning more about impactful careers? Join the Career Night!
Talk with alumni and attend workshops led by the Social Impact Factory and others to discover how you can make a positive impact in your future career. You can now register, so take a look at the program and sign up.
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Meet our new Career Officer
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"Hi, my name is Kristella Hak, the new Career Officer at the Faculty of Humanities. You can approach me with questions about your career, your CV, or to practice for a job interview. Additionally, I provide training sessions. I once studied Language and Culture Studies myself, and I still remember how exciting it can be to take the step towards the job market, but also how fun it is! So feel free to drop by and discuss it with me."
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Join us at the Faal Festival!
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Discover, learn, and embrace failure at the Faal Festival on 2 June at TivoliVredenburg. From Faalfitness to PowerPoint Karaoke, join the "We Can't Draw Either" club and relax your failure muscles.
As a UU student, get your pre-sale tickets on Tuesday 28 March at 12.00!
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UU and the fossil fuel industry
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What do you think: should Utrecht University collaborate with fossil fuel companies such as Shell and BP? If so, under what conditions? The Executive Board and the University Council invite you to a deep democracy session, where diverse viewpoints are given equal consideration. The upcoming session will take place on Monday, 15 May from 16:00–19:00, in English. Find out how to sign up below.
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RMA student Edo Storm wins thesis prize Digital History
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Edo's thesis titled "Our Western Civilization": A Conceptual History of the Idea of the West in the Netherlands, 1875-1994, was deemed by the jury to be highly original and ambitious. Edo made a lasting impression with his programming skills, which he utilized to conduct an in-depth analysis of historical texts. Congratulations, Edo!
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» 11 April: Theatre performance - The Silicon Passion
The focus area Governing the Digital Society (GDS) warmly invites you to a theatre performance titled The Silicon Passion. Armed with Bachs’ St Matthew Passion and synthesizers the performers search for a new way of dealing with big tech. This is a free event, find more info here.
» 18 April: Workshop systematically searching literature (including systematic reviews)
During this workshop you’ll learn how to set up a search strategy. You will get information on where and how to search and you apply this to your own research question. Read more and register.
» now - July 4: Through Her Eyes - the female gaze in German cinema
Over the next few months, the Goethe Institut is screening films by female filmmakers who contributed to the German movie scene over the past 50 years. Read more and have a look at the program.
» 16 May: The Faculty Club - Professor James Kennedy on ‘The Dutch Work Ethic’
The Faculty Club, in collaboration with the International Neighbour Group, organizes a series of lectures (‘This is our University’) on a range of interesting, compelling topics, delivered by university professors of Utrecht University. Register here for the upcoming edition with James Kennedy.
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