Have you always wanted to join the most fun committee, organising the largest trip SVTN “J.D. van der Waals” has to offer? You are in luck! The Study Trip Abroad (STA) committee for the 2027 STA is starting up, and we are looking for enthusiastic members to fill the committee! 

The STA is a 3-4 week trip during July, organised by and for members of Van der Waals, where the culture and science within one or multiple countries abroad are explored.

As a committee member;

✈️🌐 You will learn how to organise a large trip

📍🗺️ Have a say in what destinations we go to and what activities we do!

🎟️🫶 Are guaranteed a place to join the 2027 STA (off course!)

No matter if you are interested or still doubting whether this committee is something for you, you can always contact the STA 2027 board responsible (Lasse) if you have questions.

Contact details:

l.f.besling@student.tue.nl

ICPS is a physics conference for students, organized by students, making it the perfect  opportunity to meet international physics peers. The conference is the perfect place if you’re looking for academic growth as you can present your own poster, host a workshop, join hands-on labs or attend a variety of lectures. If you’re more interested in a cultural trip, the program includes guided cultural excursions, social evenings and the yearly nation’s evening,  where every country cooks and presents their own local dishes for everyone to taste.

If you’re worried about the price remember, the 200 euros include all accomodation, food and drinks, transportation and excursions for a week. 

For those of you worried about traveling alone, don’t be! There is already a group chat for students from the Netherlands who are planning to go so you can coordinate travel together. If you’re interested in joining the chat or if you have questions you’d like to ask students who have attended ICPS in the past, just ask your board to get our contact information.

Quick summary:

 When?: 1 – 7 August 2026

 Where?: Rabat, Morocco
 By who?: Moroccan Association of Physics (MAP) – TC Morocco – IAPS
 For who?: IAPS members and alumni
 Fee?: Participants Fee (200 €), Alumni Fee (400 €)

You can find more information and register directly through the official website: ICPS 2026 | International Conference of Physics Students

If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to the organizing team at icps2026@iaps.info.

                                                                                                                                                         ** Registrations open until 27th May 2026.

TU/e is growing through Project Beethoven, and we want to make sure the Master’s community actually works for everyone. We’re hosting multiple student panels to hear what you need to feel at home on campus. Everyone who participates will receive a fancy free lunch! 🥪

Which session fits you?

• 🌍 May 13: Internationalization

• 🧠 May 20: Neurodiversity / Diverse Learners

• ⚖️ May 27: Gender Diversity (M/F ratios, inclusivity, etc.)

We’re looking for both Dutch and International students to help us improve student guidance and community building.

Pick a session and sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/nK3L08U5Vi

Help us shape the future of the Master’s journey! 🚀

On Monday, April 27th, the website will go through maintenance, causing the website and some other digital infrastructure of Van der Waals to be unaivalable temporarily. On the 28th of April the systems should be running again. epic.