Cyber security update VdWaals

The current situation at the university has led us to do an exhaustive check of our system and we can conclude that our systems have not been compromised. Additionally, our systems are almost completely seperate from the university. By combining these two facts can we thus conclude that our systems and any data we might posses are still secure. If you have used the same password for your TU/e account and your VdWaals account then you could take a precationary measure by changing your VdWaals password.

If you now think “That is precisely what a hacked site would say!”, then firstly, congratulations on not trusting something blindly on the internet. Secondly, you can check with either a WebCie member or the board for confirmation of this message.


Dearest travellers of Van der Waals,

The Study Tour Abroad (STA) registrations have officially been opened as of December 5th, 2024. This year, Van der Waals will travel to far Japan, in a trip that is bound to be unforgettable! You have until December 19th, 23:55 to register, so make sure to be quick! Note that only members of SVTN “J.D. van er Waals” can register.

You can register for the STA by:

  1. Filling in the registration form and sending your signed form to flinn@vdwaals.nl. The registrations form can be found here.
  2. Making a deposit of €300 to NL86INGB0008035504. The maximum capacity for participants is 24, and if more than 24 people register, a lottery will take place on December 20th. Members that are lotted out in the lottery process will then have this amount transferred back to them.
  3. Sending a copy of your passport along with your signed registration form to flinn@vdwaals.nl. If you do not yet have a passport, make sure to apply for a passport as soon as you are certain of your participation (you will be notified immediately after the lottery on December 20th).

Missed the info lunch but want to have more information about our trip to Japan? Be sure to check out the presentation here.

The administrative regulations STA 2025 Japan that are in accordance with the registration form can be found here.


Project Interuniversitaire Olympiade Natuurkunde

On November 16th, PION, the annual physics student olympiad, returns! This year’s competition will be held in Enschede, open to all physics students across the Netherlands. Compete for a chance to represent the Netherlands at PLANCKS 2025 (Physics League Across Numerous Countries for Kick-ass Students), the European physics olympiad hosted next year in Barcelona. For more information on the competition you can check out the website: https://pion.arago.utwente.nl/.

Sign up with a team of up to four students here: https://mijn.arago.utwente.nl/i/1003. If you need help finding teammates, just send us an email at pion2024@arago.utwente.nl, and we’ll connect you with others. The deadline for subscribing is the 9th of November at 17:00 pm.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to test your skills, meet fellow physics enthusiasts, and maybe even earn a ticket to Barcelona!


Have you experienced something unpleasant? Is there something bothering you? Or are you not feeling like your best self? Then let’s talk about it! There are 24 trained students who serve as your confidential peer supporter (used to be Confidential Contact Person). Whether big or small, they are there to listen and help redirect you to the available support. Within Van der Waals, Nuriye van Lamoen and Casper Pieck are trained as Confidential Peer Supporters. You can find more information including how to contact them on the CPS page on the website.


The WebCie has is currently upgrading the server, which may lead to some unexpected behaviour. If you see anything which you think my be wrong or unintended behaviour on the website or any other VdWaals service, please let us know at misc.webcie@vdwaals.nl .


Have you always wondered what the pubs of other study associations look like? Join the ProZAc pub crawl on Thursday the 6th of June!!🥳🍻This is your chance to register with your friends, fellow students, committee, etc.! During the pub crawl you will visit 4 pubs of different study associations with your group of 2-10 people. You can get two drinks (beer or soda) per pub, so 8 drinks for 8 euros!🤑 And we will all end the pub crawl together at PLUGGED!🎉
Hope to see you all
At the ProZAc pub crawl!!💚💚
Click here to register: https://www.protagoras.tue.nl/studenten/vereniging/agenda/2697-prozac-pub-crawl


Although it seems far away, the intro is already approaching, we are looking forward to the intro, just take a look at the intro video!!! New this year is the intro parents for master students, where you will show new master students around. This is almost the same program with the campus market, city tour, (N-)parties and doorhaaldonderdag, but there is way less responsibility. So if you want the same fun, join as a master intro parent! Subscriptions will run until June 18th 23:59. You can fill out the form via the link and select Van der Waals.


We are currently in the process of testing our website with upgraded versions of the software that we depend upon. During weekends, we test the live site to find any errors that may occur due to normal site usage. You may notice errors or unexpected behaviour. If you happen to find any bugs, please report them to webcie@vdwaals.nl. We apologize for any inconvenience. Best regards, the Webcie.


Japie, the study association of chemical engineering and chemistry, is proud to present her very own symposium centered around the theme of ‘Circularity: The New Shape of Chemistry’.

The symposium, covering a broad range of topics, will explore the intersection of physics and chemistry in circularity, uncovering cutting-edge innovations and real-world applications driving sustainability. Engage with expert speakers, network with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in dynamic discussions. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to explore the forefront of circular innovation, expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded peers. The speaker list presents a near equal split between academia and industry, including Dow, BASF SE, Dr. Katrien Bernaerts (Maastricht University), Chemelot Circular Hub, Dr. Süleyman Er (DIFFER), Shell, Dr. Fabian Eisenreich(TU/e), and Water Energy Solutions.

Students and professionals from a variety of backgrounds alike are encouraged to join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, for a day filled with inspiring talks from leading experts and ample networking opportunities. In addition, the event has received the USE/ITEC label, meaning student participants may receive a USE/ITEC point by attending the symposium!

You can subscribe yourself until the 13th of May via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-symposium-circularity-the-new-shape-of-chemistry-800930975107?aff=oddtdtcreator

You can also take a look on the website for the most recent updates


The Study Tour Abroad 2024 is going to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay! The subscriptions are open from the 28th of November until the 15th of December. You can find the presentation and participation documents in this news post!

To register for the Study Tour Abroad you have to fill in the registration form below. You should be able to fill in your information to the PDF’s using Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign. You can mail the filled in forms or any questions to Laura@vdwaals.nl.

You can also join the Study Tour Abroad 2024 interest WhatsApp group using this link.

Presentation

Registration form

Administrative regulations