Expect these Symptoms: Delusional FemTech

Jet van den Eertwegh
Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-10-31

FemTech, or Female Technologies, are specially designed eHealth software applications with the promise to aid women’s health. Although it sounds like an opportunity to reduce gendered health-gaps, it seems as if we have reached a point in which the emancipatory goals are being overshadowed. Incorrect advice not only fosters delusion but can also pose a danger to the health of people with ovaries, especially those who are already marginalised in society. On November 29 at 17:00, SPUI25 in Spe will explore the shape of contemporary FemTech software with design and tech-experts Naomi Jacobs, Kathleen Guan, and Siân Brooke. Attending the panel is completely free and there is time for a chat and "borrel" afterwards.

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Logical thinking. Smart choices

Are you a Bachelor's student and ready for your next challenge? Then consider doing a Master's at the Faculty of Science. You will build on your current knowledge, gain access to top facilities, an international network and collaborate with top researchers. In addition, you will improve your career opportunities, both within and beyond the scientific world. Have a look at the website and register for the online Master's Week from 4-8 November! Or download (pdf) the overview of which Master's programmes suit your Bachelor’s degree.

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Have you heard about via's tutoring system? No? Then read on!

With our tutoring system, you can sign up not only if you need tutoring, but also if you like to tutor. This way students can help other students with any subject.

To become a tutor, you can go to https://svia.nl/tutors/self/. Here you can sign up as a tutor and wait for approval. If you are approved and you have found someone who you can tutor, you can agree on a rate. This is usually around 15 euros per hour. Do you excel in a subject and do you enjoy tutoring? Then sign up really quickly!

Why they started W3BWAVE

The impact of crypto on trading has been both profound and multifaceted and they expect it to reshape traditional financial markets with unprecedented speed. As this space evolves, they want to ensure that the next wave of talent looking to develop careers in trading or technology is properly equipped to understand this fast-changing world and its full potential, which is why Flow Traders and Deribit are partnering to launch the Netherlands first dedicated Crypto talent pool - W3BWAVE

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Looking for confidential advisors!

Pascal Venema
Pascal Venema
2024-10-16

A year ago, we appointed confidential advisors to ensure a safe social environment within via; you may have seen them featured on the screen in our association room (L0.04)! Some of the current advisors are nearing the end of their studies, so we are looking for new members to take on this role.

What does being a confidential advisor entail?

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Looking for maximum focus while studying?

Jet van den Eertwegh
Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-10-14

Join the special guided study sessions during the exam period. Daily from 10:00 to 22:00, you will study together with fellow students in a quiet environment, supported by a host who monitors the Pomodoro timer and schedule. Attention will be given to relaxation, with short meditations led by the student psychologist and peer-led check-ins to help you maintain your focus and reduce stress.These sessions take place in the special Focus Room of the University Library Singel or online via Microsoft Teams. Will you join? Add to calendar

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Show off your studies to prospective students!

Jet van den Eertwegh
Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-09-26

Are you excited about your bachelor's degree? Can't stop talking about your experience in your programme? We are looking for students to show study-goers (5 and 6 vwo) what it is like to study at the FNWI.

Wanted: Mentor for future students Would you like to accompany a group of three students for a day? Sign up now! In exchange for a compensation, you take them to your lectures and show them around campus. While enjoying a free cup of coffee/tea and a snack at the Star Cafe, you answer all their questions. This way, you can help students with their study choice.

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Meet the Master is looking for chaperons!

Jet van den Eertwegh
Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-09-23

Are you interested in introducing future Master's students to the life of a student at Science Park? Become a Meet the Master chaperone!

During a Meet the Master day, you will accompany a potential student, sharing your experiences with the Master's program, attending a class together, providing a faculty tour, and enjoying a coffee/tea with a snack at Star Café. As compensation, you'll receive €15.00 and a coffee voucher with snack for both you and the visitor.

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VPRO Medialab: how can AI sustain us?

Jet van den Eertwegh
Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-09-19

A two-day hackathon on how AI can help us to foster a more sustainable approach to making media, creating and sharing stories, sparking meaningful lasting conversations. SustAInability by design for public service media.

As in other areas of industry and society public broadcasters are facing the challenge to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon-footprint. What if we meet that challenge head-on and start the transformation right at the core of the media ecosystem? What would radically sustainable public media look like? What kind of formats could be made within the constraints of only solar energy? What micro-stories would we tell, and how would we deliver them? What affordances does Artificial Intelligence, Gen- or otherwise, bring to the table? How can the synthetic alchemy of Media and AI give lasting or renewable life to our stories?

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Hi all. The new academic year has just started. Super fun to see all the familiar faces again, and get to know new freshmen! Hopefully you are settling back into the studying rhythm well.

But of course studying is not the only way to learn, because of course coordinating a committee, besides being a lot of fun, is also very educational! So if you're sitting around hesitating to take up something new, this is your chance! We have many great committees that are waiting for a new coordinator.

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