[staff-physics-and-astronomy-HL-UHD-UD] Faculty of Science Afternoon ‘TechTalks Science’ | 10 February 2026 | 15.00–18.00h
Juan Rojo
j.rojo at vu.nl
Tue Feb 3 13:27:21 CET 2026
Dear all,
A gentle reminder to register and attend the Faculty of Science Afternoon ‘TechTalks Science’ (next Tuesday!) using this link:
https://smc.mailings.vu.nl/optiext/optiextension.dll?ID=Tknm0jOXbebMGjaZkJghGSUeGGAZhEYsqvdHMqfVRvmjMdNfjuDxU7yFGpt7FmI5hTPnrc80ui8WmYVmdXsItUx1TB#art7672
It is a great opportiunity to learn more about the exciting work of some of our colleagues, and also to celebrate some good news for the Physics deparment, so if you are around please join.
Please share this message with the PhD candidates and postdocs of your groups, it would be great if our dept could be well visible in this event.
Thanks, best,
Juan
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Prof. Dr. Juan Rojo
Professor of Theoretical Physics
Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy
Faculty of Science, VU Amsterdam
De Boelelaan 1081, 1081HV Amsterdam
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Nikhef Theory Group, Science Park 105,
1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Webpage: http://www.juanrojo.com/
Zoom: https://vu-live.zoom.us/my/juanrojo
E-mail: j.rojo at vu.nl
j.rojo at nikhef.nl
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On 18/12/2025 16:29, Juan Rojo wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
>
> Please note this very interesting event: the Faculty of Science is organising a ‘TechTalks Science’ afternoon on 10 February 2026, including a very strong presence of colleagues from the department (Mara, Jeroen, and Boukje) in the workshops round.
>
> If you are available, please register and attend this event, and also invite your group members to take part as well.
>
> Best,
> Juan
>
> -------------------------------------------------
> Prof. Dr. Juan Rojo
> Professor of Theoretical Physics
> Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy
> Faculty of Science, VU Amsterdam
> De Boelelaan 1081, 1081HV Amsterdam
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> Nikhef Theory Group, Science Park 105,
> 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
> ----
> Webpage: http://www.juanrojo.com/
> Zoom: https://vu-live.zoom.us/my/juanrojo
> E-mail: j.rojo at vu.nl
> j.rojo at nikhef.nl
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> Subject: Uitnodiging Facultaire Middag ‘TechTalks Science’ | 10 februari
> Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:09:59 +0100
> From: Bètafaculteit <info at smc.mailings.vu.nl>
> Reply-To: Bètafaculteit <communicatie.beta at vu.nl>
> To: Rojo <j.rojo at vu.nl>
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> Uitnodiging Facultaire Middag ‘TechTalks Science’ | 10 februari
> logo Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam <https://smc.mailings.vu.nl/optiext/optiextension.dll?ID=TknmOuBQbqCoV1emtrZy7eGe81BsizcutiovxTsTkXE5e1A5YxzGDOxGOQrbIY6Sk7B5ywkWEDsjeXAwPBbZyRFm4x> Online versie pijltje <https://smc.mailings.vu.nl/optiext/optiextension.dll?ID=Tknm0jOXbebMGjaZkJghGSUeGGAZhEYsqvdHMqfVRvmjMdNfjuDxU7yFGpt7FmI5hTPnrc80ui8WmYVmdXsItUx1TB>
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> English <#art7672>
>
> *Uitnodiging Facultaire Middag ‘TechTalks Science’ | 10 februari 2026 | 15.00-18.00u*
>
> Beste collega,
>
> Wij nodigen je van harte uitnodigen voor de jaarlijkse Facultaire Middag op 10 februari 2026, van 15:00 tot 17:00, met na afloop een borrel. Op deze middag stellen we het tech-aspect van onze faculteit centraal met interessante workshops en demonstraties. Aan het eind van de middag worden de jaarlijkse facultaire prijzen uitgereikt voor o.a. onderwijs, onderzoek en valorisatie. Uiteraard proosten we dan op al het mooie onderwijs, onderzoek en impact van onze faculteit!
>
> *Meld je aan* <https://smc.mailings.vu.nl/optiext/optiextension.dll?ID=TknmgfQD2Rv0hyDHBCHeheSapdIxGuI2rXM%2BYAxwRHjkP_WFrQBNhlwcjp0pV5Gtjv5r0Qaf1mfEAteyLPUArmrT_5IjhA> (deadline: 23 januari)
>
> Er is een maximum aantal beschikbare plekken per workshop van 20-30 personen dus registreer je snel, geef door aan welke workshop je deel wilt nemen en verzeker jezelf van een plekje! Alle workshops worden in het Engels gegeven.
>
> *Programma*
>
> *15.00-15.15u: Inloop*
>
> *Workshopronde*
>
> * *15.00-16.00u: From fundamental research to medical applications: an
> exploration of societal implications of physics /door dr. Mara
> Senghi Soares (Physics and Astronomy) & dr. Renate Baumgartner
> (Athena Institute)/
> * 15.15-16.00u: Collaborating in large consortia & public-private
> partnerships /door Paul de Vries (IXA-GO)/
> * 15.15-16.00u: More focus on resilience and higher defense spending:
> what does this mean for VU researchers? /door dr. Jeroen Koelemeij
> (Physics and Astronomy)/
> * 15.15-16.00u: Demonstration smart systems for education /door dr.
> Natalia Silvis-Cividjian & Elias Groot (Computer Science)/
> * 15.15-16.00u: 8/8/4 weeks: letting go of the boundaries /door dr.
> ir. Boukje de Gooijer (Physics and Astronomy)/
> * 15.15-16.00u: From Signals to Science: Electronics & Software for
> Research and Valorisation /door Technology Center Electronics
> Engineering Group/
> * 15.15-16.00u: Precision mechanics workshop /door Technology Center
> Precision Mechanics and Engineering Group/
>
> *Deze workshop begint 15 minuten eerder dan de andere workshops.
>
> *16.00-16.15u: Pauze en verplaasten*
>
> *16.15-17.00u: Uitreiking facultaire prijzen*
>
> * Onderwijs: Masterscriptieprijs, Education Impact Award,
> Docenttalentprijs (deadline voor nominaties is al verstreken)
> * docx icon Research Team Award
>
> <https://vunl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BETA-OE-BeleidsteamBeta/EUeGI6Vdh_dItR0bPzxtZqABzCjbMQvk2XnyT9EXdQA5Vw>
> * doc icon Valorisation Award
>
> <https://vunl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BETA-OE-BeleidsteamBeta/EevRO--_TEVOncgntr3HH5wBL8UqNNOzkIfWpFwpuTFI_w>
> * docx icon Organisation Award
>
> <https://vunl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BETA-OE-BeleidsteamBeta/Eek0Jdxjn59NsNm8qnPmCuoBlIJpFE3YXeI2i_7wRVT-qg?e=kw5fdt>
>
> Stuur je nominaties voor de Research Team Award, de Valorisatie Award en de Organisation Award uiterlijk 16 januari 2026 in.
>
> *17.00-18.00u: Borrel*
>
> *Registratie*
> Geef je uiterlijk 23 januari 2026 op voor de middag en je in te schrijven voor de workshops, via deze link <https://forms.gle/GpspXJHTrRwTGnHz9>. Ook als je alleen aanwezig bent bij de prijsuitreiking en de borrel vragen we je om het formulier in te vullen.
>
> We kijken ernaar uit je te mogen begroeten op deze boeiende middag!
>
> Hopelijk tot 10 februari 2026,
>
> Het organisatieteam van de Facultaire Middag Bètafaculteit
>
> *_Invitation to the Faculty Afternoon ‘TechTalks Science’ | 10 February 2026 | 15.00–18.00h_*
>
> Dear colleague,
>
> You are cordially invited to our annually Faculty Afternoon on 10 February 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00h, followed by drinks. During this afternoon, we focus on the tech aspect of our faculty with an inspiring round of workshops and demonstrations. At the end of the afternoon, we will present the annual faculty awards for excellence in teaching, research, and valorization. Of course, we will also toast to all the wonderful education, research and impact of our faculty!
>
> *Register now <https://smc.mailings.vu.nl/optiext/optiextension.dll?ID=Tkn4vD%2B1R1d3A%2B6nex09LR6DQK0YOMaCMWNf9_wHnqvQMHWv45X_a1sHb2gTiVhjxp9PXlWSdUkLsnKCch%2BMXF501mrR1C> *(23 January)
>
> The Faculty Afternoon is not only an opportunity to gain new insights, but also to strengthen our connections and collaboration within the Faculty of Science. We warmly invite you to join us and register via the link at the end of this email. As each workshop has a maximum capacity of 20–30 participants, we encourage you to sign up soon, indicate your preferred workshop and assure yourself a spot. All workshops will be in English.
>
> *Programme*
>
> *15.00–15.15h: Walk-in*
>
> *Workshop session*
>
> * *15.00-16.00h: From fundamental research to medical applications: an
> exploration of societal implications of physics /by dr. Mara Senghi
> Soares (Physics and Astronomy) & dr. Renate Baumgartner (Athena
> Institute)/
> * 15.15-16.00h: Collaborating in large consortia & public-private
> partnerships /by Paul de Vries (IXA-GO)/
> * 15.15-16.00h: More focus on resilience and higher defense spending:
> what does this mean for VU researchers? /by dr. Jeroen Koelemeij
> (Physics and Astronomy)/
> * 15.15-16.00h: Demonstration smart systems for education /by dr.
> Natalia Silvis-Cividjian & Elias Groot (Computer Science)/
> * 15.15-16.00h: 8/8/4 weeks: letting go of the boundaries /by dr. ir.
> Boukje de Gooijer (Physics and Astronomy)/
> * 15.15-16.00h: From Signals to Science: Electronics & Software for
> Research and Valorisation /by Technology Center Electronics
> Engineering Group/
> * 15.15-16.00h: Precision mechanics workshop /by Technology Center
> Precision Mechanics and Engineering Group/
>
> * Please note: this workshop starts 15 minutes earlier than the others.
>
> *16.00-16.15h: Break and relocate*
>
> *16.15–17.00h: Faculty Awards Ceremony*
>
> * Education: Master Thesis Award, Education Impact Award, Teacher
> Talent Award (nomination deadline has already passed)
> * docx icon Research Team Award
>
> <https://vunl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BETA-OE-BeleidsteamBeta/EUeGI6Vdh_dItR0bPzxtZqABzCjbMQvk2XnyT9EXdQA5Vw>
> * doc icon Valorisation Award
>
> <https://vunl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BETA-OE-BeleidsteamBeta/EevRO--_TEVOncgntr3HH5wBL8UqNNOzkIfWpFwpuTFI_w>
> * docx icon Organisation Award
>
> <https://vunl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BETA-OE-BeleidsteamBeta/Eek0Jdxjn59NsNm8qnPmCuoBlIJpFE3YXeI2i_7wRVT-qg?e=kw5fdt>
>
> Please submit your nominations for the Research Team Award, Valorisation Award, and Organisation Award no later than 16 January 2026.
>
> *17.00–18.00h: Drinks*
>
> *Registration*
> Please register for the Faculty Afternoon and sign up for your preferred workshop no later than 23 January 2026 via this link <https://forms.gle/GpspXJHTrRwTGnHz9>. Even if you only attend the awards ceremony and the drinks afterwards, we ask you to register via the form.
>
> We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring and engaging afternoon!
>
> We hope to see you on 10 February 2026!
>
> The organisation team of the Faculty Afternoon Faculty of Science
>
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