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HHP alumna speaks out

Dear HHP students, In the early days of November, about a month ago, news broke about the future of the Humanities Honours Programme. To the disappointment of students and teachers alike, that future isn’t looking too bright, seeing as the HHP might disappear along with several faculties as part of the UU’s budget cuts (you…

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One-time Bookclub – The Vegetarian by Han Kang

20 December we are organizing an one time book-club in which we would like to discuss Nobel winner Han Kang’s novel the Vegetarian. This book club will be part of our portfolio activity, meaning only Honours students of all disciplines are allowed to sign up. The main goal for the book club will be having…

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Plenary meeting 21st of January

Dear students, On the 21st of January there will be a plenary meeting about the final projects from terrain exploration. Students who have completed the course will present their the projects that they have worked on in groups. Because of this year’s theme, which is Artificial Intelligence, there will be room for discussion about this…

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Become a member of the new Eureka board!

Dear HHP members, SV Eureka is looking for new board members! If you are looking for more ways to make your life “honours worthy” and learn a plethora of skills to prepare you for the job market, then this is it! Being board of a study association is a great opportunity for those of you…

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Pursuing a PhD: What do you need to consider?

Dear students of the Humanities Honours Programme,  From your current position, the possibility of doing a Phd after an MA or RMA programme may seem quite far away. However, as a HHP student you have a higher chance of following such a trajectory in a couple of years time. If doing a PhD is something…

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An Unforgettable Internship at Museum de Lakenhal, continued

Little more than a month ago Titia Janssen, an Art History Honours student, told us all about her internship at Museum de Lakenhal and the exciting project she got to work on for her Masters thesis there: redesigning the Bakker Korff Room. An especially interesting task she got was getting to redesign the way in…

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Meet the team!

Dear HHP students, The new academic year is underway, bringing with it another chance for adventure and discovery in your Honours journey! This year could see you embarking on trips, attending symposia, or exploring museums, as well as organising your very own portfolio activities. If you’re new to the programme, the idea of planning something…

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Mozart Requiem concert

Dear HHP students, The study association SV Eureka is organising a cultural trip to the Mozart Requiem concert at Tivoli Vredenburg on the 23rd of October 2024 and we want to see you there! Whether you are bursting with excitement or impartiality already, this event if for you! From new classical music enthusiasts to experienced…

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Belangrijke data van 2024/2025

Beste (nieuwe) honours-studenten, Welkom in dit nieuwe collegejaar, 2024/2025! Het belooft een leerzaam academisch jaar te worden voor velen van jullie. Voor deelnemers van het HHP (jaar 1 én jaar 2) is het vanaf dit jaar onderdeel van het portfolio om bij tenminste 5 meetings aanwezig te zijn gerelateerd aan de honours community. Naast kleinschalige…

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Looking Back: An Unforgettable Internship at Museum de Lakenhal

By Titia Janssen – Honours student Art History Have you ever wondered what it would be like to intern at a museum? Let me take you through my experience over the past three months at Museum de Lakenhal. As a student of art history, this internship offered a unique opportunity to closely experience the life…

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