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The Amsterdam AI Highlight Event is een paneldiscussie met een keynote over controverse-detectie in AI.

What can you expect?

Frank Kresin will open the night, followed by key-note speaker Sandjai Bhulai, his talk is titled: Controversy Detection with AI: From identification to intervention. Following his talk we will welcome our panel: Peter Bolhuis, Patricia Lago and Stevan Rudinac, they will discuss Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability. Then we will announce the Amsterdam AI Thesis Award winners presented by Jieying Chen and Ana Oprescu, and the Thesis Awards winners will pitch their work. After that we will go down to the main floor of the VU NU building where we enjoy some bubbles and walk around +/- 14 poster presentations.

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Grid congestion is becoming a critical issue in the energy landscape, especially as we transition to renewable and community-based energy systems. It occurs when the demand for electricity at specific times or locations exceeds the grid’s capacity to deliver it efficiently, causing potential bottlenecks and stability issues. As renewable energy sources add variability to the grid, solutions like energy storage, demand management, and smarter technology are increasingly essential to balance supply and demand.

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Street harassment and sexual violence must stop! On the night of May 17 to 18, Plan International is organizing the Night Against Sexual Violence. Hundreds of participants will walk 20 kilometers through the night in Rotterdam to take action and raise funds in the fight against street harassment and sexual violence. Everyone in the world should feel safe at all times and everywhere, even in the dark. Reclaim the night with Plan International and join the walk!

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UvA IDEAs is a student-led platform for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, working toward an accessible, inclusive university where everyone can thrive. We offer the UvA advice on these matters, which is where we need your help. Share your insights to help shape policies and support incoming students. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a €15 voucher!

The faculty student council of the FNWI is collecting data on the non-receipt or late receipt of grades from the examination week. So did you receive a grade too late or not all last examweek? Then fill in this survey. By doing so, you help the FSR and the rest of the students!

Dear Bachelor student,

Are you in the final phase of your bachelor’s degree and exploring Master programs? The Meet the Master program offers the perfect opportunity to kick-start your master decision-making process!

This program is specially designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Master program of your interest. You’ll be paired with an enthusiastic Master student who will guide you through their study experience. Together, you’ll attend a lecture, possibly take a tour, and gain valuable insights about the program directly from someone who knows it inside out.

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Are you interested in governance policies and processes regarding education? And are you looking for a challenging position that also looks good on your resume? Then this opportunity is for you! As the Faculty of Science’s student assessor, you sit in on meetings of the Faculty Board, where you contribute from your perspective as a student. It is your job to monitor developments at our Faculty and assess how this might affect students. Want to know more? Check the website!

ASML Online Excursion Day
🕜December 12
📜Sign up before December 5 - Click here

🔍What does life at ASML look like? Get the answer in our online event, where you'll:

Get ready to explore ASML on the inside, from the comfort of your own chair! 💻

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SNE is looking for motivated Masters' students to assist with the MSc SNE course Offensive Technologies (block 5).

Your responsibilities:

Interested? Contact Kostas Papagiannopoulos:

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Do you know where that knight should jump to? Have you watched the Queen's Gambit all the way through? Or do you want to finally kick that friend's ass? Then come to the Chess Tournament organised by Congo's Education Committee on 13 November. Compete with other chess fanatics and who knows, you might be the chess champion!!! If you don't know much about chess yet and would like to learn more, you can also join a short beginners' course. Sign up via the link below and come and enjoy playing chess on 13 November!

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