Kick-off activities
FSE Master's Introduction
During the FSE Master’s Introduction on Friday, 30 August from 10.00-12.00 in room 5161.0151, we will welcome new students and introduce them to the ins and outs of our faculty. This session is aimed at students new to the University of Groningen and the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE).
Introduction to the degree programme
Following on the FSE Master’s Introduction, you are invited for the Programme Introduction MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Computational Cognitive Science.
Students who are new to FSE and our programmes are strongly recommened to be present here, to make sure you have all the info required to make a good start in your programme.
For students who have been studying with us before in the BSc AI or CS, you are very welcome to join the first parts of this programme from 12.15 to 14.00 hrs.
Introduction MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Computational Cognitive Science (Friday August 30):
12.15 - 13.15 hrs in BB5161.0151: Programme specific Introduction for all first year AI/CCS students. Here you will meet the academic advisor and Programme Director, and we will discuss the planning of your programme.
13.15 - 14.00 Free lunch will be offered in the Take-Away (= First floor of the Bernoulliborg Canteen). Please let us know you will join this lunch (or not) by filling out this form before August 12.
14.00-14.30 in BB5161.0151: Information specifically aimed at the new (international) students, including an introduction of Study Association Cover.
14.30- 15.15 (optional): Campus tour! Get to know the different buildings on the Zernike Campus.
Your courses will start on Monday September 2nd; you can find the schedules for individual courses on rooster.rug.nl once they are available.
You are also kindly invited for the Pubquiz on Tuesday Sept 3 in Cafe De Kroeg van Klaas (20.00 hrs) organised by Student Association Cover: see below for their full range of Inroduction activities!
Information Market
The Information Market will be held on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 in the main hallway of the Energy Academy. It offers an opportunity for you to get all the information that you may need to start your journey here at the FSE outside the standard information regarding your programme.
The organisations listed below will all be present at the market. There will also be poffertjes and a barista available outside the venue throughout the day!
Diversity,Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
International Welcome Centre North (IWCN)
Teaching Qualification - MSc Science, Education and Communication
Introduction to the Dutch workshop
Curious about the Dutch? Unlock the secrets of Dutch culture during our workshop Introduction to the Dutch on 19 September from 11.00 to 13.00 (FBG 5614.0095A). We will dive deep into the world of Dutch rituals, values and communication styles. We will also deal with essential habits unique to the Netherlands while exploring the drawbacks of stereotypes. Don't miss this chance to explore and connect with Dutch culture like never before!
Introduction Camp
A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible , is the Introduction Camp, organized by the study assocation of your degree programme.
Cover Introduction Camp and Other Introduction Activities
Dear first-year students of Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science, and Computatinal Cognitive Science
We are happy to welcome you to the University of Groningen and to the Study Association Cover. In order to make your first week of university as fun and memorable as possible, the IntroCee (Introduction Committee of Cover) organises an Introduction Week. Throughout the week, we organise activities, for you to get to know your fellow students. During that weekend we will also be hosting an Introduction Weekend, located outside of Groningen (transportation, accommodation and food is arranged by Cover), with loads of games and activities for you to engage in and bond with other first-year (BSc & MSc) students and seniors. Of course, there will be some surprise events as well! Oftentimes the people you meet during the camp remain your friends - or your trusted lab partners - for the rest of your studies!
For the Introduction Barbecue and the Introduction Weekend, you can sign up on introcee.svcover.nl. Here you will find all the relevant information as well. The rest of the activities will be published on the Cover website, at www.svcover.nl. If you have any questions, please contact us at introcee svcover.nl or on Instagram on @svcover.
Our introduction activities are:
- Special event for Master students only: PUBQUIZ Tuesday Sept 3 19.00 hrs, Buckshot Cafe
- Introduction Barbecue: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 17:00 (in front of Bernoulliborg)
- Welcome (Back) Party: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 21:00 (location TBA)
- INTRODUCTION WEEKEND: September 6 - 8, 2024 (Pagedal, Stadskanaal)
You can view the complete agenda on www.svcover.nl. Here, you can also become a Cover member. (P.S. It is not necessary to be a Cover member to join the introduction activities).
Cover WhatsApp group chats for First-Years Masters AI/CS/CCS MSc: https://svcvr.me/msc-year1
We look forward to seeing you all during the introduction week!
All the best,
The Introduction Committee of 2024
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