Are you interested in doing a (part-time) board year at Inter-Actief next year? Send us an email!

Have you ever wanted to know how it feels to run an association with over 1400 members for a year? Are you passionate about Inter-Actief? Then a board year might just be the thing for you! When you do a board year at Inter-Actief, you will have a fun year where you learn many valuable skills and get to know a lot of people while also making your mark on the association!

Being part of the Inter-Actief board has many sides, from helping members with any questions to meetings with the head of the faculties or talking to companies about possible collaborations. During the year, you gain many practical skills that will help you both in your career and personal development.

Are you interested in a board year but also want to study? That is possible as well! You can do a part-time board year, where you work on your studies alongside the work you put into board tasks. If you want more information about what a (part-time) board year entails, come by the association room or email board@inter-actief.net!

Interested? Send an email to board@inter-actief.net, and we will invite you for an interview! The interview will be a light-hearted way for us to get to know you better, and you will get to explain more about your ambitions for a board year at Inter-Actief.

The application deadline is on the 6th of April!

Would you like to take a minor in the first semester next academic year? Then come to the Minor Fair!

On Tuesday 25 March, the DesignLab will be dedicated to minors from 10.00 - 14.00 hrs. You can find information about the minors offered by the UT, as well as general topics such as how to apply for minors.

Not all minors will be represented, so please check the programme in advance on the website.

Did you know that it is possible to use your minor space to follow a pre-master's programme? It is also possible to take a minor abroad.

From Tuesday 25 March, you can pre-enrol for minors of the first quartile of academic year 2025-2026.

Enrolment process minors

We are introducing a pre-enrolment system for minors. You can select up to three preferences for minors during this period. A draw will take place within two weeks.

• If you are selected, you will be enrolled in one of your preferred minors.

• If not, you can enroll for any minor with available spots during the regular enrolment period.

DATES

Quartile 1 (1A)

Pre-enrolment period: 25 March to 4 April

Enrolment period: 22 April to 9 May

Quartile 2 (1B)

Pre-enrolment period: 26 May to 6 June

Enrolment period: 23 June to 11 July

For details on available minors and the enrolment process, visit utwente.nl/minor.

It is the time of year again to choose the Teacher of the Year!

The UTEA is a competition to choose the best teacher of the year, but before that happens, Inter-Actief can choose two candidates, one per study. Make sure to cast your vote before the 16th of February by filling in this form!

The top nominated teachers will continue to the next round, so make sure you vote in that round too when it starts!

Next year, Inter-Actief will turn 45, which means we will celebrate our 9th Lustrum!

Every fifth year is a lustrum year, and it turns out that Inter-Actief's age will be divisible by five next year! We will celebrate this special year with extra activities, which will be extra spectacular!

Of course, we will need a committee to organise all of the grandiose activities, and since setting everything up will take some time, we still want to form it this year! The Lustrum Committee will organise extra activities during the year to make the Lustrum unforgettable!

Are you interested in joining the Lustrum Committee? Then send an email with a small motivation on why you want to join the committee to secretary@inter-actief.net before the 28rd of February, and we will schedule an interview with you to see if you are fit to be in the committee!

Heb jij een innovatief idee dat de zorg duurzamer of beter kan maken? Wil je leren hoe je dit idee uit kan werken tot een succesvolle start-up?

Doe dan mee aan het Start-Up Traject van de Sustainable Healthcare Challenge!

In een reeks van zes interactieve trainingen t.w.v. €4000 werk je samen met ervaren coaches en experts uit het veld aan jouw concept. Je leert alles over design thinking, marktanalyses, businessmodellen, branding en pitchen. Daarnaast krijg je toegang tot een waardevol netwerk van ondernemers, partners en zorgprofessionals.

Heb je interesse? Stuur dan een mail naar startups@shcbestuur.nl vóór 15 februari 2025!

Wie weet pitch je jouw idee op 13 juni 2025 en ga je naar huis met de hoofdprijs!

Grijp deze kans en bouw samen met ons aan de zorg van morgen!

Christmas is in danger, and Santa Claus needs your help to save it!

Luckily for us, we can save Christmas with programming. This year, the Advent of Code will take place again, and you can compete against others at the Inter-Actief leaderboard. If you want to participate, you can go to adventofcode.com and join our leaderboard using this code: 212892-f117de9e. You can also join our Whatsapp group to discuss the exercises: ictsv.nl/aoc.

What is the Advent of Code?

The Advent of Code is an advent calendar, but with programming excercises as gifts. Each day, a new task will open up, which you can solve. The problems can be part from different fields of computer science, but they are still doable even for novice programmers. So even if you just started programming, or if you are an experienced veteran programmer, there is something to enjoy for everyone.

The Computer Science programme committee is looking for new student members!

The Computer Science programme committee is looking for new student members! Do you want to have a say in how the Computer Science study is organised and represent the students of the Computer Science Bachelor and Master in any decisions made? Then joining the programme committee might be something for you!

The PC-CS is an advisory committee for the programme director and must be heard on all educational matters. This includes, amongst others, the programmes, study workload, schedules, complaints, and course evaluations. To guard the quality of education, the committee concerns itself with the vision of education, the forms of education, the common thread in the programme, and the feasibility of the programme.

In addition to this, the programme committee gives formal advice about the Teaching and Examination Regulations (TER) every year and advises on other topics, such as new courses and quality of education.

The programme committee meets once every three weeks, on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 12:45. The meetings are in English, and as a member, you must be present at each meeting until the end of the academic year. Most meetings are online, though sometimes held physically at the university. You will be compensated for the work done by the programme committee.

Are you interested in joining the programme committee, or do you have any further questions? Then, contact Lars Kruitwagen at l.y.kruitwagen@student.utwente.nl.

In November, Career Services, in collaboration with the Alumni Office, organizes two student career events!

Career Café

Date: 12 and 14 November 2024, time: 16:00 – 18.00 PM

Are you looking into the possibilities after graduation, are you curious about the companies where the UT alumni ended up and how their careers progressed. Come to the Career Café. In the Career Cafe you meet UT alumni from all over the world, who would love to share their tips on getting the (maybe) perfect job. In an informal setting, the alumni talk about their own experiences in the search for a job. Meet these alumni and learn from their career stories.

In the online café on November 12, you can meet the UT alumni who work outside the region. In the physical cafe on November 14, you will meet UT alumni who work in the region.

Alumni and students will meet in small groups (max 4 students) and you may ask questions such as:

• How did you get your first job?

• Did you encounter any pitfalls in searching for a job?

• Which skills are most important in your job?

Interested? You can easily register via our website. After October 27 you will receive additional information about the alumni and how to choose the alumni you prefer talking to during the sessions.

Workshop Your Future Career – Inspiration & Skills with young alumni

Date: 28 November, time: 12.15 - 15.15 PM

The  Young Alumni Network (YAN), in collaboration with UT Career Services, is bringing you the latest trends and essential skills needed to prepare for challenging job opportunities. Learn from young alumni who have recently navigated the early stages of their careers in the Netherlands. They are familiar with current trends, expectations, and challenges in the job market.

This interactive workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from recently graduates who’ve successfully launched their careers. By the end of this interactive session, you’ll have a clearer sense of your career direction, how to present yourself to employers, and practical strategies for networking and interview preparation.

Unlock the potential of your UT Community for Life. More information and registration via our website!

Come to the Master's Open Day on Thursday 21 November 2024 and explore the master's programmes at UT and various specialisations

Which master's programme will you pursue after obtaining your UT bachelor's? Come to the Master's Open Day on Thursday 21 November 2024 and explore the master's programmes at UT and various specialisations. Participate in informative and inspiring activities. Attend one or two presentations from the master's programme(s) that interest you and talk to students. For more information, check www.utwente.nl/masteropenday and sign up!

P.S. Do you know someone who’s looking for a bachelor’s? The Bachelor Open Days will take place on 25 and 26 October, so make sure to remind them!

The UT Incentive Fund is a funding instrument financed by OPUT and DE&I Team, aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion of students and employees at UT.

The UT Incentive Fund is a funding instrument financed by OPUT and DE&I Team, aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion of students and employees at UT. The budget per employee application is up to € 10,000 and € 2,500 per student application. Your proposal will be assessed by the DE&I Advisory Board in collaboration with the DE&I Team. Funding will be awarded to proposals that best translate ideas into activities, studies or projects with the potential to have a sustainable impact on UT as a whole, or within specific teams, departments or faculties. The aim of the initiatives should always be to help UT become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. Do you have an impactful idea for how to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion amongst the employees or students in our organisation? The Incentive Fund accepts proposals year-round, we evaluate proposals two times per year and will award them as budget permits.

For more information on the Incentive Fund, go to this website.

Volunteers needed as Peer listener (Confidential Contact Person for students)

Studying and being a student can be a challenge and can cause worries and uncertainty. You can be faced with struggles or unpleasant interactions. Sharing experiences with someone who is your own age can feel as a safe and comfortable step to take. That is why the department of CES-SACC and the Student Union jointly introduce the confidential Contact Person (CCP) for students. Or to put it simple: a peer listener.

What do you do?

As a peer listener, you offer support to your fellow-students. Your main task is to be a person to whom students can easily turn, and, by fulfilling that role, to lower the threshold for students to talk to professionals in the support structure at UT. You will be a sympathetic ear to fellow students who encounter struggles when studying or participating in on/off campus activities. Your goal is to help them figure out which can be the best next steps and whom to contact if necessary. The position of a peer listener for students is a voluntary position. The team of peer listeners for students is managed by the Confidential Advisers for Students.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to support fellow students and develop your professional skill set.

• Inspirational training by the Confidential Advisers for Students.

• Peer support, guidance, and supervision.

• An edubadge for CCPs for students through the Student Union, to which you can refer in your résumé.

What do we ask from you?

• You are an enrolled UT student

• You are available for 1.5 to 2 years, for at least 1 hour per week

• You care about the well-being of your fellow students

• You are honest and trustworthy

• You are able to respect both the student’s and your own personal limits and boundaries

• You are open-minded

• You are willing to help on occasional basis with activities to stimulate the visibility of the confidential contact person

• Preferably, you have followed the Look-after-your-Friend training, Bystander Intervention Training, or a similar training.

Furthermore, we are at this moment discussing a pilot regarding a living room, in which a confidential contact person will be present at certain times, to create a safe space where students can go to if they need a listening ear. We hope that you also on occasional basis would want to participate with this. The amount of time a confidential contact person needs is at this moment still limited. It is primarily the training. The amount of time depends mainly how often a student will contact you in your role as CCP.

Application interviews will take place in October. The required peer listener training will take place on October 14th (13.30-17.00) and October 21st (13.30-17.00).

Please send a short motivation and your résumé to Marjolein Drent (marjolein.drent@utwente.nl, Confidential Adviser for Students). Would you like to get more information? Please contact Marjolein (marjolein.drent@utwente.nl or Frido Oei (f.b.l.j.oei@utwente.nl)

KIVI Computer Science and Mathematics is thrilled to announce the yearly competition for second-year students!

Note: The KIVI website is in Dutch. However, international students can still apply.

This is an amazing opportunity to have your academic performance from 2023-2024 recognised and be rewarded for your hard work. With the KIVI encouragement rewards, you could win a scholarship of up to €150,- per month! If you were in your first year of TCS with good academic results and are continuing your studies this year, you are eligible for one of the rewards!

The rewards are meant to support you while studying, and no further requirements are bound to it. The chosen winners will have to deliver further proof to receive the reward. Do not miss this great opportunity to receive recognition and financial support for your excellent academic achievements!

For more information, visit this website from KIVI. Enrollment ends at the end of September, so be quick!

This offer only applies to second-year TCS students.