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This is the first edition of the alumni email newsletter of Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, with which we would like to keep you informed about what is happening at the university where you obtained your university degree, recently or long ago. With this time: chairman of the Executive Board Anton Pijpers who will update you about what it is like to celebrate a lustrum in times of Covid, news about the one and a half meter simulations by computer scientist Ronald Geraerts that were used for the Dutch elections, and more about the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 Fund that wants to raise money in this anniversary year for equal opportunities in university education. Of course we hope to meet you (online). This week you can do so during the College Tour with Alumnus of the Year Rutger Bregman and the celebration of the Dies Natalis. This newsletter is published a maximum of six times a year.
5 questions for President of the Executive Board Anton Pijpers
Why is Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 proud of all its alumni? And what is it like to celebrate a lustrum in times of corona? Chairman of the Executive Board Anton Pijpers is happy to tell you in "5 questions to Anton Pijpers"!
Online lecture tour with Rutger Bregman
New Alumnus of the Year Rutger Bregman has quickly become a world-renowned intellectual influencer. On Thursday evening, March 25, from 8pm to 9pm30 (through this link), presenter Sofie van den Enk will talk to him during an online lecture tour about his period in Utrecht, his ideas, ideals and sources of inspiration. How can students make a difference in helping shape the future? What is the role of science? One of the guests is historian Prof. Beatrice de Graaf, one of the teachers who inspired him during his student days.
The event is free, registration is not necessary and you can rewatch it on the . You can .
Lustrum: creating tomorrow together
Friday, March 26, we will celebrate our 385th Dies Natalis. This year's Dies is dedicated to the kick-off of the joint 77th lustrum with UMC Utrecht, under the title: creating tomorrow together. We have been working together for a better world for 385 years. During this lustrum, the university invites students, staff, alumni and residents of the city of Utrecht to think about the future together. From 3pm you are cordially invited to attend the online celebration of our 385th anniversary. The Dies speech "Creating a healthy living environment together" will be held by Prof. Roel Vermeulen. After the Dies speech, the prizes for the Teacher of the Year and the Teacher Talent of the Year will be awarded. Dekoor Close Harmony provides the musical intermezzo. It is not necessary to register in advance.
Contribute to equal opportunities to study in Utrecht
Our university wants equal opportunities for everyone who studies or wants to study in Utrecht. Students increasingly need financial help, since support from the government or parents is not self-evident for everyone. Universities cannot provide grants from the government's grant for education. Therefore, the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 Fund wants to draw extra attention to study grants during this anniversary year. Right now the support of alumni is indispensable. Chairman of the Board Anton Pijpers: 鈥淭he 木瓜福利影视 Fund can help students with a full grant, but many students have been helped with a small contribution. The emergency fund that the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 Fund set up for students who get into trouble due to corona is a good example of this. They have already helped many students with mostly small donations. We are very proud of our alumni who make this possible. 鈥
Do you also want to help? Donate now and help a student realize his dreams.
Mathematical models help set up polling stations in times of corona
Computer scientist and alumnus Roland Geraerts focuses his research on the simulation of crowds in games and virtual worlds. His crowd simulation software provided, among other things, insight into the design of the polling stations during the Dutch elections. How do people use the public space in polling stations, and what happens if, for example, everyone has to disinfect their hands before entering? The software calculated how much time and space it took to allow us all to vote safely.
Curious what the computer simulations have meant for the design of the polling station where you cast your vote last week? Read the article here.
Continue developing yourself at UU
New knowledge is developing rapidly. In your work you will need knowledge that was not discussed during your studies. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视's Education for Professionals provides you with up-to-date knowledge and skills to be sustainably employable in the labor market, based on the latest scientific insights. Whether it concerns a short course or a master with a certificate or diploma, you can continue to study at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 throughout your life. Want an easy start? The online English course (MOOC) "Human rights for open societies" by Antoine Buyse, Janneke Gerards and Claire Loven will start on 4 May. Get involved and gain insight into the world of human rights with an introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights.
New Illuster online
Illuster is the magazine for all alumni of our university. This edition we will consider the relationship between Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 and that beautiful city to which we have all pledged: Utrecht. Professor of 木瓜福利影视 History Leen Dorsman talks about the connection between the university and the city of Utrecht. We interviewed alumnus and alderman Lot van Hooijdonk and professor of Urban Accessibility and Social Inclusion Dick Ettema about the challenge of keeping Utrecht accessible, healthy and inclusive. Furthermore, we kick off the alumni anniversary project "Creating tomorrow together" with three portraits of alumni. How do they see the future and with whom are they working on it? Keep an eye on your mailbox or letterbox!
Read Illuster online at uu.nl/illuster.
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