The Study Trip Abroad 2027 committee is looking for members!
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 €)
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.
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.
The books of quartile 3 are open for sale until the end of the 3nd quartile. You can buy the books via the following link: WO4YOU. From this quartile onward, delivery is completely free; no shipping costs apply.
Do you have an innovative idea that can make a real impact? Join the TU/e Contest 2026 and start turning your idea into reality!
The TU/e Contest is a five-month competition and learning platform that offers you a hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Want to grow professionally while addressing grand societal challenges? Team up and develop your concept with guidance from experts in education, business, and society.
Who can join? Students from all TU/e departments (and beyond) are welcome to join the TU/e Contest. Whether you’ve been working on a project in your free time, during a course, within a student team, as part of the Honors Academy, or have a brand-new idea, you are invited to participate. Students from outside TU/e can also participate, as long as at least one team member is a TU/e student or recent alumnus.
Register now for the TU/e Contest 2026! Until February 6, 2026, you can secure your spot by completing the registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ucqsLe4GQU
Questions? Not sure yet whether your idea is worth exploring? Or questions about the conditions of entry? All practical information for potential participants can be found at tue.nl/contest-registration Do you want to join the TU/e Contest but don’t have an idea to explore (yet)? Contact the coaches via tuecontest@tue.nl
The TU/e Contest is an initiative of TU/e innovation Space, supported by TU/e’s Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO – part of The Gate). In 2025, the TU/e Contest celebrated its 11th edition with 160 participants and over 25 partners.
On Friday februari 6th, NNV (Dutch physics association) organises a symposium! The symposium is about the Dutch energy systems and their vulnerabilities. The symposium will feature a speaker specialized in Energy and Climate, as well as an open panel discussion about the various challenges and potential solutions the energy networks are facing. There will also be workshops about these topics if you are interested in learning more.
The symposium takes place at the ministry of Climate and Green Growth, Bezuidenhoutseweg 73 in The Hague, from 9.30 until 17.00 uur. The costs (including tea/coffee, a lunch and a drink) are €22,50 for students and NNV members, and €30 for everyone else. If you are interested, you can sign up by sending an email titled “E&K-symposium” to bureau@nnv.nl. If you want more information you can visit nnv.nl
PLANCKS is an exam-based physics competition for bachelor’s and master’s students and will take place in Eindhoven May 21st-25th 2026. It is a four-day event event organized for undergraduate and graduate students who have performed best in the preliminary rounds of the Physics Olympiad. It will be filled with excursions, social activities, alongside a symposium and the contest itself. The event is organized by the International Association of Physics Students (IAPS) in collaboration with a committee from the hosting country. The committee will consist of people from all over the Netherlands.
What does it get you?
Besides a fantastic and unique experience, you get the chance to become good friends with the international community of IAPS. PLANCKS has a history of impressive speakers (such as Stephen Hawking) and sponsors. Organizing this major international event provides a great opportunity to gain experience in programming, sponsorship, and networking.
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 €)