Kick-off activities

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FSE Master's Introduction

Introduction to the degree programme

Information Market
Introduction to the Dutch workshop
Introduction Camp

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FSE Master's Introduction

During the FSE Master’s Introduction on Friday, 29 August from 10.00-12.00 in the Bernoulliborg, room 5161.0151, we will welcome new students and introduce them to the ins and outs of our faculty. This session is aimed at students new to the University of Groningen and the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE).

Introduction to the degree programme

All new MSc Computing Science students are invited to attend the programme-specific introduction on Friday, 29 August 2025 from 12.15-13.15 (BB5161.0151). At this event, you will receive important information about your degree programme.

Afterwards a complimentary vegan lunch is offered from 13.15-14.00 in the Take-Away (canteen of the Bernoulliborg).

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!

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.

Cover Introduction Weekend and Other Introduction Activities

Dear first-year students of Artificial Intelligence and Computing Science ,

We are happy to welcome you to the University of Groningen and to the Study Association Cover. In order to make your first week of university as fun and memorable as possible, the IntroCee (Introduction Committee of Cover) organises an Introduction Week. Throughout the week, we organise activities, such a treasure hunt and a barbecue, for you to get to know your fellow students and mentor groups even more. During that weekend we will also be hosting an Introduction Weekend, located outside of Groningen (transportation, accommodation and food is arranged by Cover), with loads of games and activities for you to engage in and bond with other first-year students and seniors. Of course, there will be some surprise events as well! Oftentimes the people you meet during the camp remain your friends - or your trusted lab partners - for the rest of your studies!

For the Introduction Barbecue and the Introduction Weekend, you can sign up on introcee.svcover.nl. Here you will find all the relevant information as well. The rest of the activities will be published on the Cover website, at www.svcover.nl. If you have any questions, please contact us at introcee svcover.nl or on Instagram on @svcover.

Our introduction activities are:

• Campus Tour: Friday, 29 August, 2025 (done with your mentor group)

• Master's Pub Quiz, Tuesday, 2 September, 2025

• Introduction Barbecue: Wednesday, 3 September, 2025, 17:00 (in front of Bernoulliborg)

• Welcome (Back) Party: Thursday, 4 September, 2025, 21:00 (location TBA)

• INTRODUCTION WEEKEND: September 5-7, 2025 (Pagedal, Stadskanaal)

You can view the complete agenda on www.svcover.nl. Here, you can also become a Cover member. (P.S. It is not necessary to be a Cover member to join the introduction activities).

Cover WhatsApp group chats for First-Years:

• AI BSc: https://svcvr.me/ai-year1

• CS BSc: https://svcvr.me/cs-year1

• AI/CS/CCS MSc: https://svcvr.me/msc-year1

We look forward to seeing you all during the introduction week!

All the best,

The Introduction Committee of 2025