This marks the final newsletter of the academic year! Before you shut your laptop, a friendly reminder: course registration ends in just one day. Moreover, there's a call for posters and an invitation to become a buddy to a refugee student, offering a rewarding experience. In addition, we have some sustainable news and we're shining the spotlight on two members of our faculty. Furthermore, we have a cool programme recommendation. And don't forget to check out our event agenda. Wishing you a fantastic summer!
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Ending: course registration Humanities semester 1, 2023-2024 |
| You have until Friday, 23 June, 23:59 to enrol in Humanities courses for blocks 1 and 2. Are you enrolling for a course at a different faculty? Please note that registration deadlines may vary. |
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Graduated? Congratulations! Did you know that you can download an extract of your diploma via DUO? If you also need a certified transcript of grades, make sure to request it on time from the Student Information Desk.
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What do you think of our communication?
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Do you ever realise you missed a deadline? Or do you receive too much information and get overwhelmed? How can we best reach you? Let us know through the survey. If you'd like to participate in a focus group and share your opinions more frequently, that's great! Please leave your email address as well.
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Traces of Slavery: Call for posters |
Did you conduct research on the history of slavery or colonialism for an assignment or thesis? Share it with us through a poster! We would love to showcase the poster during the Traces of Slavery event on 5 July. The deadline for submission is 25 June. Of course, you can also register for the event without submitting a poster! Read more below.
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Re-Imagining Security: A brand-new interdisciplinary minor |
| Dive into issues of security, violence, human rights, international politics, and power. This minor is a collaboration between the departments of Cultural Anthropology, Law, History, and the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. You'll gain insights from each discipline, which is helpful if you're considering a master's degree. The programme begins in September 2023. |
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Incluusion Buddy Programme
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As a buddy, you help a refugee student feel at home in Utrecht. Being a buddy requires a commitment of 2 hours per week for an entire block, but you can also participate in multiple blocks if you'd like. If you're signing up with a friend, please indicate it on the form!
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Chiara Stam is the new student assessor on the Executive Board
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Following a successful year as a student assessor at our faculty, Chiara Stam (Media and Culture) will assume the role of student assessor in the Executive Board for the upcoming year. Chiara: "There are numerous aspects that hold great importance to me, but one of my key goals is to enhance the connection between students and the university." Additionally, Chiara highlighted the significance of addressing social safety as a key theme.
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| Tired of mindlessly scrolling through cat videos and cooking tutorials? Join the 1900+ Humanities students who preceded you and follow us on Instagram for truly relevant content. Find us here: @humanitiesuu! |
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The MA and RMA students who are in the running for the annual Humanities Thesis Awards have been announced! During the faculty’s academic year opening on 5 September, we will find out which two winners will take home a certificate and a prize of €500. Exciting times are ahead!
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Honours Teacher of the Year Award 2023
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Speaking of winners, Dr. Coco Kanters has been named the Honours Teacher of the Year 2023 during the Honours Community Day! Students from the Humanities Honours Programme nominated Coco for her exceptional guidance and support.
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Are you busy with your thesis (or have you just finished)? |
Are you currently working on your thesis or have you recently completed it? If so, we invite you to participate in a brief survey regarding your thesis writing and research practices. It won't take longer than a few minutes and you have a chance of winning a 25 euro gift voucher!
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Exciting opportunity: United Netherlands Delegation |
As a member of the United Netherlands Delegation, you have the chance to participate in Model UN debates at Oxford and Harvard along with a group of motivated students. To prepare for this experience, you will learn about diplomacy, public speaking, negotiation, and leadership through a training programme at Radboud University in Nijmegen. The upcoming application deadline is in mid-August.
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Oat of this world: Oat milk from the coffee vending machines
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Starting from July, you can enjoy a cappuccino or hot chocolate with plant-based milk from coffee vending machines in select UU buildings. The new 'Oat of this World' coffee vending machines will offer oat milk instead of cow's milk, at the same price you're used to.
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A charge for single-use plastic |
In more sustainable news, as of 1 July, we will no longer provide free single-use plastic items at Utrecht University. This change applies to items such as cups in coffee machines, disposable coffee cups and containers in the restaurants, as well as for food trucks at the Utrecht Science Park. From that point forward, a fee will be charged for the use of disposable cups and containers.
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» 24 and 25 June: Play at Parnassos: Henry V
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, set the teeth, and stretch the nostril wide! For ‘Henry V’ will be performed at Parnassos on 24 and 25 June. Go get your tickets via the link.
» 28 June: Programming Cafe
A monthly recurring event. Each edition will have a special theme: a short presentation or demonstration of (maximum) half an hour. After that, you can ask questions, share knowledge and meet other researchers.
» 29 June: Explore the Botanic Gardens with a drink and snack during sunset
Normally it is only the animals and insects that enjoy the Gardens at dusk, but this summer you can too. Wander through the tranquil gardens, view the empty campus from the Rock Garden or plop down on our terrace for a snack.
» 13 September: Diversity Dinner Dialogues #2 on religion and disabilities
Join us for the Diversity Dinner Dialogues, where you can enjoy a meal while engaging in meaningful discussions about diversity and inclusion. Don't wait too long, as there are only 20 spots available!
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