February 25th
14:00 – 16:00

Behind the scenes of Biologie met Joost

by Biologie met Joost

Joost is coming to town! Running his BiologiemetJoost youtube channel (55,6k followers) as a platform, this high school biology teacher sure knows how to explain difficult topics like DNA & immunity to his young audience. Also he creates his own teaching materials, such as the book Creatief met Biologie (creative with Biology).

Joost is coming to Groningen on 25th of February to give us a glimpse behind the scenes.
– Learn about Science Education and Joost’s experience in giving exam trainings and working as a biology teacher.
– Find out about Joost’s experience working as an online content creator. How does he design his popular biology video lessons?

Who can join?

Open to all bachelor and master students (and lecturers!)

Especially valuable for education students, as Joost will show concrete examples of how to make your own educational material.

Sign up now and share what you’d like to learn from Joost. We’ll send this to Joost so he can tailor his lecture content to your needs. 🙂

Practical information:

• Cost: Free! & open to all UG students and teachers.
• Location: Bernoulliborg 5161.0267
• Time: From 14:00 till max 16:00
• Sign up here: sign-up form. Please let us know if you would like to join by sending in this form, so that we can have an idea of how many people there will be.

For questions: Please contact Myrna Kooij via bridgingscience.sec@rug.nl

February 11th
13:00 – 14:00

December 18th
15:30 – 17:00

Science Communication Masterclass

with Kas Jansma

Science needs to be heard. But whether you are explaining climate change to a child or the future of AI to a documentary audience, the way you tell the story makes all the difference. Science Communication alumnus Kas Jansma works as a science television editor for Het Klokhuis and VPRO Tegenlicht. He will share some secrets of how you keep your audience glued to the screen.

How would you turn your science expertise  into a compelling video production? Where do you start? In this masterclass, you will:

• Discover how Kas used the Science Communication Master to launch his career in media.
• Craft a pitch for your own science video.
• Get direct advice on how to hook your audience and keep them watching.

Practical information:

• Cost: Free! & open to all UG students.
• Location: Energy Academy 5159.0010
• Time: Wednesday 11th of February from 13:00 until 14:00
• Sign-up here: sign-up form.

For questions: Please contact Beatriz via bridgingscience.sec@rug.nl

Symposium BSc course Intro to SciComm

Come have a look at what the BSc students have made for the course Introduction to Science Communication, given by lecturer Charlotte Vlek!

You are welcome to drop by the Symposium on the 18th of December @EnergyAcademy for a drink & a snack, and have a look around.

The students have been working on citizen science projects and exhibits around the theme ‘symbiosis’ (provided by Science LinX. They were allowed to interpret this a bit more broadly as ‘collaboration’). 

The students show their first drafts, they will be happy to hear your (constructive) feedback so they can improve for their second draft which they will hand in in January.

Open to both SEC students and teachers!

Practical information:

• Cost: Free! Drinks and snacks included.
• Location: Energy Academy, Atrium
• Time: From 15:30 till 17:00.

October 27th
19:30 – 22:00

Halloween Movie Night

🍿Get your popcorn ready! It’s time for a SECret spooky gathering.👻Join us for the Halloween Movie Night Monday the 27th of October @Linnaeusborg. Open to SEC students and teachers!

Practical information:

• Cost: Free! We’ll take care of the snacks and drinks but please do bring your own cup.
• Location: Linnaeusborg 5173.0050. 
• Time: From 19:30 till max 22:00.
• Bring your own blankets/cushions to make yourself comfortable.

Sign up here: sign-up form. Please let us know if you would like to join by sending in this form, so that we can have an idea of how many people there will be.

Questions: Please contact Myrna Kooij via m.kooij@rug.nl

October 9th
15:00 – 17:00

Workshop: Visual storytelling for science communication

by Mark Hektor

Learn how to communicate science creatively and visually in this two-hour workshop. Explore storytelling techniques that you can also apply in non-visual formats such as articles, blogs, or presentations.

Instructor:

Mark Hektor is a communication specialist, artist, and alumnus of the Science Education and Communication (SEC) master’s programme at RUG.

Who can join?

Details:

Sign up here: sign-up form.

For questions you can email Cecile Bruil c.a.w.bruil@student.rug.nl or Cristina Pop c.pop.1@student.rug.nl.

September 26th
13:00- —

Event: A quick start in science communication

by VWN

You are very welcome to join this event of VWN (the Dutch association for science journalism and communication) in Groningen.

VWN organizes these events for starters in the field (as a student: that’s you!). 

There will be a workshop on Interviewing techniques with a professional trainer and drinks afterwards. 

As a RUG SEC student you can join for free by signing up via the website. For that you need to become a member, that’s free for students and you will be a member even after your graduation.

Alumni can join as a VWN member (after graduation the fee is 55 euros, with a discount later in the year).

The event will start around 1:00 PM at the University of Groningen. We’re still finalizing the program, but you can expect an inspiring workshop on interviewing and hear tips and experiences from seasoned VWN members. Of course, there will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions informally and meet other VWN members during the closing drinks. In short: you don’t want to miss this!

The event will primarily be in Dutch, but if we see that a lot of international students join in, we can try to adapt the programme. If you subscribed and you are an international student, please let us know via jong@vwn.nu, so we can keep track.

The exact program will be announced soon, but you can already register on the website (VWN members only). If you are not yet a member, it is good to know that students can become a VWN-member for free! More information can be found here.

September 16th
14:00 – 17:00

AI Forum on Fair Practices in Higher Education

As the Horizon Project MAMMOth comes to a close, we are delighted to invite you to the event “AI Forum on Fair Practices in Higher Education”, which will take place on 16 September at the House of Connections in Groningen.

The forum will feature key speakers and trainers who will share insights and perspectives on how AI tools can be used in higher education to foster fairer practices.

Whether you are just beginning to explore the use of AI in your teaching and research, or looking to hear diverse viewpoints, this event is for you.

Don’t miss the chance to join us—secure your spot by registering through the following link: https://forms.gle/yqMoMguWnWjfZZmQ6 

If you have any questions, please contact m.perez.torres@rug.nl

September 5th
17:00 – 19:00

Pizza picnic

What is a better way to start off the new year, than with some nice company and a slice of pizza?! Join the picnic the 5th of September @Noorderplantsoen. Sign-up using this link before the 4th of September!

Practical information:
Price: approximately 5 euros per person.
Location/time: Noorderplantsoen (GPS will be send beforehand) from 17:00 onwards.
Bring your own cup!

June 3^rd
13:00-15:00

Workshop: Social Media Use in Science Communication

by NEMO Kennislink

The past academic year students indicated they wanted to learn more on social media use in Science Communication. The programme is working on including this aspect of science communication in the curriculum.

This workshop on social media use in science communication is offered in the context of the Science Communication and Journalism course, all students are invited.

The workshop will be given by Elvira Alizinga of NEMO Kennislink in Amsterdam. She is one of the social media editors for the platform NEMO Kennislink, an online science journalism platform.

In this workshop the following topics will be addressed:
– how to determine which platfrom is best for which story
– how to determine what form and content to choose on which platform
– how to keep up to date with changes in the media landscape and platforms
– how to use social media to engage with audiences

If you are not part of the current Science Communication and Journalism course, please register before 30 May.

All students are invited, from all years.
Kennislink is a Dutch language website, the workshop will however be accessible for students with non Dutch backgrounds.

June 20^th
17:00

End of the Year Event

Dear all, as every year, Master SEC will close the teaching period with a buffet and drinks, together with all students, lecturers, ISEC-members and staff.

You are hereby cordially invited, please note the date 20 June in your calendar. Location will be announced (on Campus or nearby). Walk-in is from 17:00.

More details will be shared later on, as well as a form in which you can indicate whether you would like to join and stay for dinner. You can also join for part of the evening!

Hope to see you there!

May 15th
9:00-17:00

SciCom Conference

Join the exciting conference on science communication, organized by and for science communication students in the Netherlands! The theme of this year’s conference is: Science Communication for Societal Change.

Around 120 students from across the Netherlands will gather to share ideas, learn, and connect. The event features a keynote speaker, engaging workshops, and a networking ‘borrel’ in the VU University Amsterdam Kerkzaal.

Sign up by filling in this form! Or visit the general website for more information.

April 16
20:00-22:00

Pub quiz

Join us for an evening full of tough questions presented by you! With a large variety in questions, from SEC to common knowledge, you will be hosting two questions for your fellow students and teachers! Are you able to get the most points during the evening? Does your team have a crazy amount of common knowledge? Make sure to sign up using this link and join a cozy evening with lots of fun! Sign-up deadline is the 9th of April.

When: 16th of April from 20:00 until 22:00
Where: at Kroeg van Klaas (Oosterweg 26).
Entrance is FREE, and the first drink is on us!

February 20
20:00-22:00

Game night

Join us for an evening full of games and fun! With a large variety in board and card games, the evening will surely be ‘gezellig’!

When: 20th of February from 20:00 until 22:00
Where: at Kroeg van Klaas (Oosterweg 26).
Entrance is FREE, and the first drink is on us, so make sure to come by an beat your fellow students in a game.

November 2024

Sign up for a FREE SciCom membership

Dear science communication students,

We want to invite you to become a member (for free) of SciCom NL, the association for everybody with a story about science and technology!

SciCom NL gathers its members around various aspects of science communication through activities and events. We also aim to give a voice to the entire scicom-field in developments that touch upon our work, such as the Dutch National Center for Science Communication, Open Science and Recognition and Rewards. Through our website, newsletter and LinkedIn group we share relevant content like blogs, job openings and best practices in science communication.

As a student you can become a member for free (and remain so while you are enrolled), which allows you to get to know the field a bit better. If you have certain ideas or needs, or if you want to become an active member, let us know because we are open to anything.

There is one catch: so far, we hardly have any non-Dutch-speaking members, which means most activities and content is in Dutch. There is a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation there, because not until we get to a significant amount of members who prefer English, does it makes sense to cater to that. We hope that it won’t deter you, and as it’s free we hope that you want to become a member so we can see what the ‘market’ is for English content. Who knows, maybe you’re bilingual and motivated to help us with this transition!

We hope to see you at one of our activities,
The board of SciCom NL

November 29
09:30 – 16:00

Looking for TAs – Conference on nature-inclusive agriculture

Dear students,

This is student job opportunity for students with Dutch proficiency, therefore the rest of the message will be in Dutch. 

Voor een congres over natuur-inclusieve landbouw wordt gezocht naar 4 wetenschapscommunicatie-studenten die verslagen willen schrijven van bijeenkomsten, die na afloop worden gepubliceerd. 

29 November, de hele dag, op Campus Fryslân, Wirdumerdijk, Leeuwarden

Je schrijft samen een verslag over het symposium, je verdeelt 7 presentaties, 4 sessies en 1 afsluitend panel onder elkaar, het gaat om 3 stukken per student, in het Nederlands. Ook help je mee op het symposium en verleen je wat hand en spandiensten vooraf het symposium. 

Er is een vergoeding beschikbaar volgens een TA-contract. 

Als je interesse hebt, stuur me een mailtje dan zet ik dat door naar de organisatie.

Meer info: https://www.rug.nl/rudolf-agricola-school/news-and-events/events/symposium-toekomst-voor-de-natuur-inclusieve-landbouw

Met vriendelijke groet, Lemke

November 13
20:00-21:30

Borreltalk

During our Master’s drinks (called ‘borreltalk’) we like to invite an alumni to enlighten our students with what they learned from the Master and how they found their true passion in their current science communication related job.

The borrelpraat will be at Kroeg van Klaas at 20:00 (Oosterweg 26). Entrance is completely FREE and we will provide you your first drink!

Our guest speaker Kas Jansma will share about his experience as a freelance science journalist and editor at NEMO and Kloklhuis.

Mark the event in your calendar, and we will see you soon 🙂

October 30
09:30 – 14:00

From Awareness to Action: The Role of Education in Building Sustainable Futures

The Centre for Learning and Teaching and the SMILE Erasmus+ project invite you to an insightful conference at the House of Connections. This event will explore how education can drive sustainability and climate action, with a focus on sustainable mobility. Join educators, researchers, policymakers, and students from the University of Groningen and the EU for expert talks, interactive workshops, and discussions on advancing Education for Sustainable Development.

You can see the full schedule at this link and register here.

September 27
19:30 – 00:00

May 30
9:30-17:00

European Researchers’ Night 2024

On Friday evening of the 27th of September, the four Schools for Science & Society of the University of Groningen will organize the European Researchers’ Night in Forum Groningen: an evening full of science talk shows, quizzes, music, mini lectures, interactive exhibits, experiments, art, humour and drinks. All people who are curious are welcome, including researchers, employees, and students. Programme is available in Dutch or English; internationals are, therefore, cordially invited!

You can find more information at this link. You can book your tickets (€7,90, including two drinks) via this link.

Science Communication Conference

Every year a student conference about science communication is organized in the Netherlands. This year, Leiden University will organize this event. It will be held on the 30th of May at Leiden University from 9:30 – 17:00 and is free of charge!

The goal of this year’s conference is to show students the many career opportunities within Science Communication. Therefore, the theme of the conference will be: Visualizing your SciComm future. Register for the conference using the following link:

June 4
13:00-14:00

Sounding Board

Location: The Greenery – Energy Academy Building

Join us for our annual program evaluation session! To make the program even better, we need your insights. As the academic year draws to a close, we invite students to evaluate the master’s program, reflecting on their overall experience.

This year, we’re hosting the sounding board session at the Greenery in the Energy Academy building, complete with drinks and food. It’s a great opportunity to discuss important topics, share your ideas, and enjoy some lunch on us.

Share your feedback, concerns, and positive experiences over some food and drinks. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of our program. See you there!

August 30
13:00 – 15:00

Master introduction day

Location: Energy Academy Europe Building EAE 5159.010
First-year master students are welcomed to the master by the teachers and students 🙂 Get to know the programme, the teachers, some older master students, and, most importantly, get to know each other!