Study Association

A study association is an organization run by a team of students from the respective bachelor’s and master’s degree programme(s). The FSE study associations organize many activities for students, including introductory camps and monthly “borrels” (informal social gatherings, often with drinks), but also more serious events such as company visits or conferences. Study associations differ from the general student associations where the degree programme is irrelevant. And study associations do not have hazing rituals.

T.F.V. 'Professor Francken'

T.F.V. 'Professor Francken' is the study association for Applied Physics students in Groningen. It was established in 1984 and named after the professor who brought Applied Physics to Groningen in 1962. The intention of T.F.V. 'Professor Francken' is to fulfill the interests of the growing number of Applied Physics students, but we also welcome students from related studies.

Our members’ room, often called the Franckenroom, is a popular place to be. Members can come here to have a free cup of tea or coffee, get some cheap snacks or toasties, relax between classes, get help with their homework and enjoy a game of klaverjas. Activities are organized by the committees on a regular basis ranging from social activities to career oriented activities, such as:

● Social activities (e.g. dinners, barbeques, borrels, hitchhiking, etc.)

● Practice sessions and soft skill workshops

● Excursions and lunch lecturers with technical companies

● Talks from research groups by Professors and PhD student

● A Symposium with talks from professors and companies related to a specific

research field

We also have a committee only for first year students, to give them an opportunity to get to know each other better and organize some fun activities such as a dinner and a party.

In addition, our excursion committee organizes an annual trip to a foreign country. During which, we explore the country and its opportunities in the field of (Applied) Physics. T.F.V. 'Professor Francken' also cooperates with other associations to set up more career-oriented activities, such as “The Beta Business Days” and “Expedition strategy”, so that students can get into contact with companies and see what career opportunities are available. We also buy and sell second-hand textbooks, which you can find on our website.

As you can tell, a lot is being organized for and by the members of T.F.V. 'Professor Francken'. The association is not only a great complement to your Applied Physics studies, but also a gateway to get to know other students of all years within the field. If you would like to become a member or simply want to have a free cup of tea or coffee, come by the Franckenroom in NB 5113.0002.

For more information, please visit the website of T.F.V. 'Professor Francken' and join our announcement WhatsApp group to hear about our upcoming activities.

FMF

Welcome to FMF, the (Applied) Mathematics and Physics study association! We are a very diverse and friendly community and we’re open to members from across the FSE. Whatever your interest is, there is often someone around who shares it! In our cozy members' room (located in the Feringa Building), students like to grab a coffee while working on their homework, studying or chatting. If you have any questions about your courses, there’s almost always someone in the room who can help you!

The entire association is run by enthusiastic students, who, as part of different committees, organize social, educational and career events. From the annual mathematics and physics symposia to the study-aiding activities (such as practice and catch-up sessions for exams), we make sure to broaden your scientific horizons. On the social end, we host regular board games evening, the LAN-party, or gather together for a drink during “kamerborrels”. Perhaps one of our favorite events is the foreign excursion we organize every year, to places such as Lund, Vienna or Copenhagen, where we visit various research institutes and universities. Our magazine, “Periodiek”, showcases our members’ writing skills, interviews with professors or even coffee statistics! Career events are also one of our top priorities, from company excursions to the yearly Math and Physics Alumni Seminars, where you have the occasion to learn more about future career opportunities!

If any of these sounds interesting to you, consider joining one of our committees, or explore more during the committee market, which we organize each fall. And if you wanna be up to date about our activities, keep an eye on the calendar on our website or check out pictures from different events on Flickr and Instagram. We are excited to meet you in September!