Dear student,
You have been (conditionally) admitted to the Research Master’s programme in Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you.
This letter is to inform you about the programme introduction scheduled for Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 September. International students will also receive a separate invitation for the Utrecht ‘Warm Welcome’ Orientation Days on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August. Classes will start on Thursday 5 September.
The programme introduction is mandatory for all Master’s students. Its purpose is to help you find your way in the Master’s programme.
| When | What | Where | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| TuesdaySept 3, 09:30–13:00 (You can grab a coffee/tea in the Courtyard Drift buildings, entrance Drift 27) | Opening Session General orientation to the programme, including research opportunities and study abroad • Getting to know each other • Discussion of academic integrity • Hands-on activity with the “Study Plan & Portfolio” • Tips on how to get the most out of the programme • Activities of the DPAC | Drift 25, 103 | RMA new students, plus the Tutors (Bonazzi and Anderson) - some returning students will be invited to join at the end |
| Lunch | Courtyard Drift buildings, entrance at the gate of Boothstraat 9 | ||
| Sept 3, 13:15–15:00 | Research Showcase - Ethics • Overview of staff & current research • “Spotlight” presentations on selected research • Break-out sessions to discuss with individual staff | KNG 80, 006 | RMA new students Returning RMA students MAE students Ethics Institute staff |
| Sept 3, 19:00–22:00 (Starting one hour later that planned!) | Dinner @ Restaurant Syr Lange Nieuwstraat 71, 3512 PE Utrecht | RMA new students, Bonazzi and Anderson | |
| WednesdaySept 4, 10:00–12:00 | Research Showcase - History of Philosophy • Overview of staff & current research • “Spotlight” presentations on selected research • Break-out sessions to discuss with individual staff | Janskerkhof 2–3, 019 | RMA new students, returning RMA students & staff of History of Philosophy |
| Sept 4, 12:00–12:45 | Lunch provided by the Graduate School | Courtyard Drift buildings, entrance at the gate of Boothstraat 9 | |
| Sept 4, 13:00–13:45 | Finalizing enrolments and individual meetings with tutors | Meetings in staff offices | RMA new students, Bonazzi and Anderson |
| Sept 4, 13.30–13.45 | Library Tour | Library,Drift 27 | RMA students |
| Sept 4, 14:00–15:00 | Planning for upcoming year (events, tutorials, selection of student reps, etc.) | Janskerkhof 15A, 202 | All RMA students plus tutors |
| Sept 4, 15.15–17.00 | Research Showcase - Theoretical Philosophy • Overview of staff & current research • “Spotlight” presentations on selected research • Break-out sessions to discuss with individual staff | Janskerkhof 15A, 101 RMA new students | Returning RMA students Theoretical Philosophy staff |
| Sept 4, 17:00–18:00 | Drinks with students and staff | Nearby café | Students and staff |
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 4 September!
Question about the programme introduction? Please contact Student Information Desk Humanities, studentdesk.hum@uu.nl.
Kind regards,
Joel Anderson
Programme Coordinator RMA Philosophy
j.h.anderson@uu.nl
Your programme on the Students website
On the Students website, you can find information about the curriculum, course enrolment, advice and counselling, IT facilities, student life and more.
https://students.uu.nl/en/hum/philosophy
You can also consult the Wiki site for the programme at: http://wikirmaphil.wikidot.com