When was the last time you said ‘no’ to something people asked from you? And how did you feel about this? The word ‘no’ is a powerful tool which is often underestimated. It protects you from a too high work load and makes your ‘yes’ more valuable. Participate in the last discussion hour of this year in which we share our experiences with and tips about saying ‘No’. (Un)subscription is possible until 24/01/2021 23:59.

On Monday, February 1st, Orion Engineering will give an (online) job application training. During this training, you will learn all the do’s and don’ts about how to prepare for an application. It will be very interactive and you will do several exercises in small groups where you will receive feedback. There will also be a special part focused on online applications and important interviews. An example job offer will be shared beforehand that will be used during the training. Orion is secondment agency and therefore specialized in guiding students in an application process.

Lastly, it is advised to keep your CV within reach during the training to use in the exercises. There is also an opportunity to share your CV afterwards with Orion, for feedback. But this is not mandatory.

So, if you’re in your masters and will have to look for a job in the coming year(s), or if you’re a bachelor student and want to improve your soft skills, make sure to join the online training! The activity will be held in the evening and subscription is free of charge.

More information will follow

Wednesday, February 3th, the Department of Applied Physics and Van der Waals organize the second edition of the internationals chatting hour together during the break (12:30 – 13:30). Our Dean, Gerrit Kroesen, who is strongly committed to diversity, will join to listen to your stories you have experienced by being an international. Especially in corona times, topics like loneliness and homesickness can play a big role for internationals. During this hour, you can share your experiences, tips and tricks. Make sure to join! It will be held online via Microsoft Teams and via break out rooms, several experiences and topics will be discussed.

Dynaflow Research Group is a firm which specializes in the advanced end of the engineering spectrum. Their work often requires a multi-disciplinary approach: encompassing the static and dynamic analysis of both fluids and gases, and mechanical components. They believe that they are at their best when creative thinking and a practical approach are required to tackle a problem. Their research topics are in for instance: Fiberglass Engineering, Flow Analysis and Pulsations and Vibrations. Join this online lunchlecture to learn more about what they do and what you can mean for this company.

Have you always wanted to participate in the ‘Wie is de Mol’-program? Are you a fan of mind games, or more importantly: cheating? This is your lucky day! ’Pulse, a burst of energy’, organizes the one and only ‘Wie is de Mol’- activity (Van der Waals edition)! Make sure to subscribe and prove to be the ultimate detective! (or cheater, who knows…). The activity will take place via the Van der Waals Discord.

More information will follow. Note that the date and time can still change

Shell is one of the six oil and gas supermajors and operates all over the world. The company is active in every area of the oil and gas industry and also has activities in renewable energy, such as biofuels, wind and hydrogen. Curious about what Shell has to offer for applied physics students? Subscribe now!

During this lunch & learn, you will get to meet several employees of Shell together with members from Thor and Simon Stevin. If you subscribe, you can also order a free pizza to enjoy during the activity (only if you are in Eindhoven). You can choose between the following: perfect pepperoni, margaritha, funghi, ham & mushrooms, bacon & onion or salami.

Please note that there are limited amount of spots are available (10), so subscription is open until Monday 1st of February 23:59. If more participants have subscribed than the amount of available spots, we will draw lots between the participants. If less than 10 participants have subscribed, subscription will reopen until all spots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

You need more hours per days and more days in a week. Time flies, but your work still has not finished. What to do?

YER will teach you how to make a work schedule and how to prioritize, so that you are doing the right tasks at the right time and do not have the feeling that you are always trying to catch up.

Especially students can benefit from this training, with the courses, sports, extra curricular activities et cetera et cetera. Subscribe now!