Novi, Aliza, Bezayite and Lisanne are organizing a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition and treasure hunt on Friday the 14th of February 2025 on the campus of Radboud University. The event is open to female high school- and (applied) university students.

We have various workshops to develop your skills: Hardware (Prof. I.R. Buhan), Web Security (Anca and Danique), Z3 (Michel and Harm), and Cryptography (Aliza).

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The Amsterdam AI Highlight Event

Doede Cerutti
Doede Cerutti
2024-12-09

For this event, you can earn 1 colloquium point

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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Help us make UvA more accessible: fill in our survey!

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Jet👩🏻‍🦰 van den Eertwegh
2024-12-01

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!

Received a grade too late or not at all?

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Jet👩🏻‍🦰 van den Eertwegh
2024-11-29

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!

Meet the Master!

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Jet👩🏻‍🦰 van den Eertwegh
2024-11-22

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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Be the Faculty of Science's student assessor

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Jet👩🏻‍🦰 van den Eertwegh
2024-11-21

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

Naud Sluis
Naud Sluis
| 2024-11-21

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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