Kick-off activities
During the Kick-off Activities you will be introduced to the faculty, the degree programme, the study association(s), and most of all, to your fellow students.
You can find these activities in the table below and in the UG Schedule if you search for your programme. We strongly encourage you to attend these.
Kick-off Schedule
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Date
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Time
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What
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Location
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Friday, August 29
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approx. 14.00 - 20.00 hrs
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Introduction Day by study association GLV Idun & Programme Team (BBQ included)
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Zernike Campus (near Bernoulliborg & Energy Academy) |
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Monday, September 1
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9.00 - 10.30 hrs
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Kick-off lecture ‘Introduction to your degree programme’ by your academic advisor |
Please check exact location via rooster.rug.nl |
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11.00 - 13.00 hrs
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Start of the first course Genetics, Ecology & Evolution |
Please check exact location via rooster.rug.nl |
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13.00 - 17.00 hrs |
First mentor / Basic Academic Skills meeting for some groups (other groups' meetings take place on Tuesday and Wednesday)* |
Please check via rooster.rug.nl |
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Tuesday, September 2
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12.00 - 16.00 hrs
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Kick-off: Information Market
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Please check via rooster.rug.nl
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Friday, September 5 (until Sept 7) |
15.00 hrs
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Introduction Weekend (organized by study association GLV Idun - registration required!) |
Appelscha
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* Time & location of these activities depend on your mentor group number. In the last week of August, you will receive an email with your group number.
Introduction to the degree programme
On Monday, 1 September, there will be a programme-specific introduction given by your academic advisor. During this introduction lecture, a lot of important information will be covered, so that you know what to expect before the first course actually starts.
Topics include the curriculum and course structure, the binding study advice, choices within the programme, expectations such as (mandatory) attendance, study support & advice, studying with special needs, study delay, etc.
Make sure you attend this session so that you know all the ins and outs!
Information Market
The Information Market will be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 from 10:00-16:00 in the main hallway of the Energy Academy. It offers an opportunity for you to get all the information that you may need to start your journey here at the FSE outside the standard information regarding your programme.
Several organisations will be present at the market, ranging from external organisations offering help to (international) students to university departments offering various services to students. There will also be poffertjes and a barista available outside the venue throughout the day!
Escape Room
We need your help solving a big problem! Prof. Ben Feringa, a professor at our faculty, won a Nobel Prize for his work on the development of molecular machines. But the Prize is missing! Can your mentor group find it in time?
The game will take approximately one hour, including instructions and playing time. It has been developed as a teambuilding activity for your mentor group. Your mentor will tell you when you will participate in the game.
The door will not be locked, and the environment will be that of a regular education setting in terms of lighting and sound. The puzzles are varied and require the use of different senses. Some require you to stand and move around, for others you can stay seated if you like. You can choose which puzzles you participate in. If you need to take a break during the game, that’s possible.
If you have concerns about participating in the FSE Escape Game, you can contact your academic advisor or let your mentor know.
Introduction to the Dutch workshop
Curious about the Dutch? Unlock the secrets of Dutch culture during our workshop going Dutch; a crash course in culture & customs on 9 September 2025 from 17:00-19:00 @ BB 5161.0165. We will dive deep into the world of Dutch rituals, values and communication styles. We will also deal with essential habits unique to the Netherlands while exploring the drawbacks of stereotypes. Don't miss this chance to explore and connect with Dutch culture like never before!
Introduction Camp
A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible, is the Introduction camp, organized by the study association of your degree programme.
The Introduction Weekend is the first event of your Idun career or lifestyle. It's a weekend designed just for YOU to meet new people, socialize, go on a fun trip in the Netherlands and have your first Idun party together!
This year the weekend takes place on 5th-7th of September, taking you to lovely Appelscha. There you will meet your fellow first years students and form a godparent group. This group will contain the friends that you made during this weekend and 2 experienced Idun members who will guide you through the rest of the introduction period.The weekend consists of games, nice food, partying, and most of all, making friends for life!
You can already register for the introduction weekend here, or on the introduction day on the 29th of August.
For any questions about the weekend, feel free to email us at board@idun.nl. You can also find more information about the weekend and other events on our website and social media.
Hope to see you there!
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