| Zuzanna van Iersel | 24-02-2010 |  | | Masquerade Prom! |  | This year, alumni are invited to the UCU Prom on March 9.
Check out ucuniverse.com/page/masqueradeprom |
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| Bas Defize | 07-10-2009 |  | | Scholarships in Germany | | The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. For more than 75 years now, the DAAD has been committed to advancing academic relations between Germany and other countries as well as, more generally, to promoting the fields of education, science, culture and research.
The 200 and more programmes with which the DAAD pursues the above-detailed objectives range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching purposes through to study and research scholarships for studying and researching in Germany.
At www.daad.de you will find all you need to know when you are interested in studying, doing research, or teaching in Germany. The scholarship database provides a quick overview. |
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| Anouk Smeekes | 03-09-2009 |  | | Searching appartment/studio in Utrecht | | I am a fomer UCU student (now PhD at the UU) and I'm looking for an appartment/studio in Utrecht, because I have to leave my student housing soon. I'm looking for a place of max. 600 euros and not to far from the city centre. Anyone any tips/ideas? Mail me at anouksmeekes@hotmail.com.
Thanks! |
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| Anouk Smeekes | 03-09-2009 | | | Searching appartment/studio in Utrecht | | I am a fomer UCU student (now PhD at the UU) and I'm looking for an appartment/studio in Utrecht, because I have to leave my student housing soon. I'm looking for a place of max. 600 euros and not to far from the city centre. Anyone any tips/ideas? Mail me at anouksmeekes@hotmail.com.
Thanks! |
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| UCUniverse Administrator | 27-08-2009 |  | | Youth Incentives is looking for young, enthusiastic advisors for her Youth Advisory Group (YAG) | | Dinu Abdella was kind enough to send us this call for youth advisors at the Youth Advisory Group / Rutgers Nisso Group some of you might be interested in. Thanks Dinu!
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Do you want to make a difference in the World….?
Youth Incentives is looking for young, enthusiastic advisors for her Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
Youth Incentives (YI) is the international programme on youth and sexuality of the Rutgers Nisso Groep (RNG), the Expert Centre on Sexuality in the Netherlands.
Objectives of the YAG
• We hope to encourage more young people to get interested in sexual and reproductive health and rights issues.
• We dream about a world with less unwanted pregnancies, less sexual transmitted infections, less sexual violence.
• We believe that with the help of young people from all over the world it is possible to make a difference; a world where people live consciously, responsibly and healthily. A world that recognizes and respects the sexual rights of all young people regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic background and/or sexual preference.
• We strongly believe that these goals can only be achieved when young people are actively involved in the planning and design of youth development programs all over the world. So become a YAG-member and make a difference!
What can members expect from YAG?
• A link with other members all over the world
• A virtual place to share experiences
• An opportunity to be informed about activities concerning sexuality, sexual reproductive health services and youth
• Use of our vast network e.g. come into contact with possible donors for your own projects
• The opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally
• The link with partner organizations in our project countries (Tanzania, Malawi, Mali, Rwanda & Bangladesh)
• Up to date material on sexual reproductive health & sexuality.
• The Youth Incentives Newsletter.
What is Youth Incentives expecting from the YAG members?
• We are expecting their consultation and advice in developing projects
• Input from their experiences in some project activities that we have
• Feedback on projects and material we develop
• Promote Youth Incentives, in the hope of establishing networks with new (youth) organizations.
• Attendance during our bi-annual Conference (October 2010) on ‘Sexuality and Young people’ in the Netherlands.
Some experiences from current YAG members:
“I joined the YAG because I knew it was a chance to get to know how people deal with the same spectrum of problems (HIV and drug addiction prevention, sexuality education, etc.) all over the world, and to get useful advice from the Dutch party (Youth Incentives) who are in the forefront of tackling those issues”
“YAG is about sharing ideas, opinions and experiences…. The most exciting thing was participating in the Conference in 2008, speaking in front of the big audience” (Mikhail Zelensky, Russia)
“Having the chance to share and experience what other young people do in other parts of the world has helped me to widen my knowledge, and be an agent of change when it comes to SRH&R to young people” (Omari Muhani, Tanzania)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Youth Incentives (YI) is the international programme on youth and sexuality of the Rutgers Nisso Groep, the Expert Centre on Sexuality in the Netherlands. Youth Incentives contributes to the improvement of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right (SRHR) programs for young people by continuously reviewing lessons learned, best practices, experiences that can be adjusted to other situations and innovative ways of working. For more information, see www.youthincentives.org.
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is an initiative launched by Youth Incentives. The aim is to promote and increase the involvement and participation of several groups of young people from different countries in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of young people. The YAG is made up of young people working in SRHR field. Once elected to the YAG, participants will serve till the end of 2010 and are expected to attend the annual meetings in the Netherlands. Membership of the YAG is on a voluntary basis, no remuneration will be given. All travel expenses for attending the annual meetings will be covered by Youth Incentives. Young people 15-25 years, and particularly girls are encouraged to apply. Special efforts will be made to achieve both age and sex balance in the YAG.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF YAG MEMBERS
(± half a day per month and 2-3 days in the Netherlands for annual meeting)
• To get acquainted to Youth Incentives as soon as possible
• To give inputs and ideas from their own experience on Youth Incentives work plans
• To give consultation and advice in the development of new Youth Incentives projects and materials
• To give feedback for evaluation and adaptation of projects and materials that Youth Incentives has developed
• To set the agenda for and actively participate in Youth Advisory Group’s annual meeting
• To stimulate the establishment of networking between Youth Incentives and youth organisations when relevant.
• To participate in the selection process of new members.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR YAG MEMBERS
• Connected to a youth or youth serving organization (however, membership of the YAG is on personal basis, not representing this organisation)
• At least one year experience in SRHR
• Ability to communicate in English (oral and written)
• Ability to have regular internet access (YI will provide €20,- per month to cover internet expenses)
• Age 15 – 25 years when joining the YAG
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Motivated to work in SRHR
• Relationships with donor and stakeholder organizations
• Comfortable with networking activities and working with large organizations
• Organized, energetic, passionate and motivated
• Basic computer skills/knowledge
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates who meet the requirements described above can send their letter of motivation (max 1,5 A4) and their CV with at least one reference from a youth serving organisation to gibromero@gmail.com, h.vandenidsert@rng.nl and m.bonjour@rng.nl before the 5th of September 2009.
Each application will be reviewed by the YAG Members and Youth Incentives staff. Competent candidates will receive an interview form by email on the 7th of September 2009, with the request to return the completed form before the 21st of September 2009. Based on the responses in this interview form, the YAG Members and Youth Incentives staff will decide on the appointment of the candidate as a YAG member.
Rutgers Nisso Groep, Youth Incentives
Postbus 9022, 3506 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
www.youthincentives.org |
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| UCUniverse Administrator | 24-06-2009 | | | Do you want to study abroad? Then you should definitely have a look at NEWS! | | NEWS (Netherlands Worldwide Student) is the platform for and by Dutch students who are enrolled in a full university degree abroad, have done so, or wish to do so.
If you are currently thinking or planning to take the step and go study abroad, NEWS is the right organisation for you! Whether it concerns information from a student who is studying at that top level university abroad where you would like to study, or about exploring the possibilities to fund your studies, the NEWS students can help you take this leap forward in your career.
NEWS doesn’t only play a role in facilitating studying abroad, it is also an organisation that contributes to social life of Dutch students abroad. NEWS has various NEWS clubs in university cities around the world, which organise many activities such as Sinterklaas eve, Queensday, excursions etcetera. Apart from that, these NEWS clubs are a helpful source of information. There are, for example, NEWS Clubs in Warschau, Oxford, London, Cambridge, Melbourne, Bologna, Harvard and Geneva.
Would you like to know more? Please have a look at our website www.newstudent.nl, or sign up now for our bi-annual NEWS day. The next NEWS day will take place on the 25th of June at the headquarters of ABN AMRO in Amsterdam.
Regards,
The Board of NEWS |
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| Bas Defize | 12-02-2009 | | | Lack of Democracy in Europe?? Invitation to Forum in Maastricht | | Dear Students,
See attached pdf file! |
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| Bas Defize | 12-02-2009 | | | Masters in The Netherlands | | Masters in The Netherlands
Dear Students,
Here's a link to a great site (also in English) that provides a lot of info on masters in The Netherlands.
Check it out!
www.studiekeuze123.nl
Another one, more business-related:
www.millian.nl |
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| Bas Defize | 12-11-2008 | | | Funding and scholarships!!!! | | Community of Science: Search engine for grants
Utrecht University Library has a one year subscription to Community of Science (COS).
Access will last from 1st September 2008 to 31 August 2009.
Community of Science (COS) is a comprehensive resource for research funding information and opportunities in health & medicine, arts & humanities and the physical, social, and life sciences. Funding for many purposes, such as research, collaborations, travel, curriculum development, conferences, fellowships, postdoctoral positions, equipment acquisitions, capital or operating expenses is available.
The following databases are included:
1. COS Funding Opportunities: is a database of funding information and contains over 400,000 research funding programs. The following search options are available: simple search, advanced search, search by sponsor, by keyword or by country (geography).
2. COS Expertise: is a database of ~500,000 profiles of researchers from more than 1,600 universities, government agencies, and other R&D organizations from around the world. COS Expertise profiles include: e.g. contact information and position, qualifications and expertise, publications, patents and awards.
This resource is an absolute necessity for researchers interested in finding funding for their research.
If you visit for the first time, you must register. Do not change the institute, that is Utrecht University Library, and is already filled in if you enter the site via the library link of Utrecht University. |
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| Jeanette Mostert | 30-05-2008 | | | Come to Voltaire and earn 3 euro's | | Dear students, allumi and staff that are still somewhere at/near campus,
I'm looking for participants in a short research that I will conduct at UCU (Voltaire) in the coming weeks. You'll just have to sit behind a computer and engage in some fun picture naming.
- For who: all people who are fluent in reading and speaking Dutch!!!
- When: 9-13 June & 23 -27 June
- Where: Voltaire
- How long: a mere 20 minutes
- How much: 3 euro's!
If you'd like to take part, send me an email: j.c.mostert@students.uu.nl
or just find me in Voltaire.
Kind regards,
Jeanette |
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| Kim Prick | 14-05-2008 | | | China track | | | I'm looking for someone who went on exchange to Xiamen or did a China track, to see whether it's something for me, and I think UCUniverse is the perfect place to ask such a question. So, I hope one of you can help me. Thanks a lot! |
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