Science Honours Academy

Events

Reports on past events.

QBio Symposium: ‘The Brain in Numbers’ [postponed]

It is no exaggeration to say that the human brain is an impressive organ. No other brain in the animal kingdom is capable of generating the kind of higher consciousness associated with human ingenuity, with our ability to make plans and write poetry. Yet the most complex structure in the known universe – as it…

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Masterclass: cinematography

Hereby we would like to invite you to the first masterclass of this academic year! Documentary maker and film director Esther Pardijs will interactively show you how cinematography is done. We will focus on the ethical challenges that come with producing a film, documentary or scientific report about a controversial topic, the role and impact you have in society as…

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Online International trip Antwerpen

This years (Alternative) International Trip Committee invites you to a day-long online trip to Antwerp! ?? We’ll experience all Antwerp has to offer without dealing with the uncomfortable bus ride. This includes meeting the students from University of Antwerp, visiting a museum, wondering around the city, guest lectures from businesses and research institutes and more!…

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Final excursion of the academic year: Canoe activity

We close this academic year with a surprising last activity by a committee on students’ own initiative: a canoe trip starting at Bootverhuur De Rijnstroom! The trip will take place on the 8th of July (15:00-16:00) and afterwards some drinks and refreshments will be arranged for a small get-together outside in a park. Let’s enjoy…

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Review: Alternative International Trip to University of Johannesburg

Friday the 7th of May this years international trip was held. We went on a virtual journey to Johannesburg. In the morning we had two lectures held by a Dutch and a South-African professor. We learned all about the Agulhas current and leakage in the Indian Ocean. After that we were told everything about Johannesburg…

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End of the academic year Reception in Botanic Gardens

With this exceptional academic year coming to an end, we are happy to announce an activity where we can wrap up the year (and for some their SHA career) together. We finally have the opportunity to meet and have a drink in person, and this won’t be just any reception! We are so happy to…

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Presentations Interdisciplinary Project

For the past few months, 5 teams of students have each been working on an interdisciplinary project. They have all done a great job at getting the most out of the interdisciplinarity of their group and created some great projects that reflect this. Now with the spring semester coming to an end, they have all…

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On-campus Symposium: Music

The next SHA-symposium will be held on campus (Theatron, Educatorium)! The theme of the symposium is Music. Three guest speakers will talk about music from their own workfield. It is also possible to join the symposium online. Everyone has listened to music and most of us enjoy it daily. In this symposium, we want to…

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Virtual national trip: IMC trading

The third National Trip Committee is excited to announce the next upcoming virtual national trip to IMC, a market maker founded in Amsterdam. A market maker is a company that is facilitating trade on a market by buying or selling assets for which currently no other buyer or seller is available. We invite you to…

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Excursion: Lasertag

Have you always wanted to fight battles with your fellow honour students? The excursion committee would like to invite you to the first physical honours activity this year: lasertag! We will play an hour of lasertag at Woudenberg. This excursion will take place on the 2nd of June from 16:15 to 17:15 at the Gotcha…

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