Programme

During Humanities Career Night, you and 300 to 400 other students from your faculty will discover the possibilities for after your studies. Curious about what the future holds?    

Talk to former students (alumni), meet organisations from the work field, attend workshops, have a professional profile photo taken and your CV checked! After this evening, you will have a better idea of what you can do after your studies and how to get there.   

Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Time: 18:00 – 21:30
Location: Drift 27

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Programme Alumni

  • Erin Bijl

    Erin Bijl

    Project Lead, Protection of Civilians @ PAX for Peace 


    Erin works at the NGO PAX as Project Lead for the Protection of Civilians. In this role, she coordinates research projects in various (post-)conflict areas. She joined PAX as an intern, subsequently worked as a Senior Project Officer, and has held her current position for two years. During this period, she co-authored the book “On Civilian Harm”, helping lead research into civilian casualties resulting from Dutch military deployment in Hawija, Iraq. 

    Education: German Language and Literature (BA) (including a minor in Conflict Studies and Human Rights, a minor in Italian Language and Culture, and a semester at Freie Universität Berlin); Conflict Studies & Human Rights (MA).

    Language: English.

  • Imke van Dam

    Imke van Dam

    Policy Advisor for Education @ Faculty of Science UU

    Imke works as a Policy Advisor for Education at the Faculty of Science of the UU. Their responsibilities include updating and coordinating the Education and Examination Regulations (EER), exploring opportunities for professional development for teaching staff, and serving as a member of the Faculty Council. During their bachelor’s programme, Imke was actively involved in the study association Albion, the Humanities Study Associations Consultation (SVO), and served as a student assessor. 

    Education: English Language and Culture (BA).

    Language: English.

Programme Workshops

  • Stress-free job application

    Stress-free job application

    Welzijnstrainers

    Do you dread applying for jobs? Is the threshold so high that you keep putting it off? And would you like to learn how to deal better with thoughts and feelings that get in your way during the job application process? During this workshop, you will gain insight into your pitfalls, such as procrastination or perfectionism. You will learn strategies to reduce the impact of unhelpful thoughts and feelings while applying for jobs, and you will receive practical tips on how to cope with stress and tension.

    Speakers: Maaike Wouda and Maud Bartelds.

    Language: Dutch.

  • Successful Job Application

    Successful Job Application

    Olympia

    Olympia gives meaning to work and helps people find a job they truly enjoy and that energizes them. Olympia looks beyond a CV, focusing on the person behind it. Olympia combines mediation with career guidance, because there are so many jobs that it can be difficult to find what you truly want. Olympia offers a workshop on “Successful Job Applications” because they believe everyone should be able to have a job that energizes them. Learn how to stand out and make a good impression on every recruiter!

    Speaker: Susan Mulder.

    Language: Dutch

Timetable 

Check the timetable to see when the different sessions will take place. There are three rounds. Attend one activity per round or explore the alumni market.

Timetable

The timetable in text

Start: 18:00

  • 18:00 – 20:30: alumni market at Drift 27
    At the alumni market you can:
    • Talk to Humanities alumni
    • Have one of our experts check your CV
    • Have your LinkedIn picture taken by a professional photographer

Round 1 (18:15 – 19:10)

  • Workshops:
    • Career Services: Preparing for a job interview
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23, 206
    • Welzijnstrainers: Welzijn tijdens het solliciteren
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23, 207
    • Career Services: Salary Negotiations
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23, 212
    • Mirjam Kuper, Koninklijke Bibliotheek: Werken met erfgoed en AI
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23, 113
  • Alumni talks:
    • Dave Bührs, Education Developer higher education @ Salta Group
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 010
    • Dasja Zonneveld, Librarian and Archivist at Museum Bronbeek @ Ministry of Defence
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 020
    • Camila Pastor, Data Protection Officer @ Bluem
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 103
    • Robin Wisse, Researcher at CAOP
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 104
    • Henna Kanerva, Communications and Marketing Coordinator @ LIBER
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 106
    • Anouk van Amsterdam, projectmanager @ Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 107

Round 2 (19:30 – 20:00)

  • There are no workshops during Round 2. Instead, you can attend an alumni talk or visit the alumni market.
  • Alumni talks:
    • Karianne Lemmen-Friedrich, English teacher @ Avans Hogeschool
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 010
    • Jules van den Berg, senior consultant data en AI @ Hightberg
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 020
    • Erin Bijl, Project Lead Protection of Civilians @ PAX
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 103
    • Carlijne Vos, adviseur Innovatie & Participatie @ Stade Advies
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie : Drift 23 104
    • Annegida Koek, programmacoördinator @ Bibliotheek AanZet
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 106
    • Myrthe Galle, Vertaler en persmedewerker @ Franse ambassade in Nederland
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 107
    • Naomi van Maanen, medewerker Dienst Verslag en Redactie @ Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 113

Round 3 (20:20 – 21:15)

  • Workshops:
    • Career Services: Exploring the job market and networking
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 206
    • EU Careers Ambassador: Prepare for an EU/BZ Career
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 207
    • Career Services: Transferable Skills
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 212
    • Olympia: Succesvol solliciteren
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: D23 113
  • Alumni talks:
    • Jolien Knoben, onderzoeker Mentale Gezondheid en programmacoördinator Sofy @ Gemeente Alkmaar
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 010
    • Pleun Nabbe, redacteur @ Talpa Studios
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 020
    • Imke van Dam, Policy Advisor for Education @ Faculty of Science UU
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 103
    • Ipo Kok, denk-begeleider en kaartenmaker @ De Argumentenfabriek
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 104
    • Yente van Hulst, zakelijk leider @ NANOEK
      • Nederlands
      • Locatie: Drift 23 106
    • Wiebe Reints, Researcher @ Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
      • English
      • Location: Drift 23 107

Afterwards: join us for drinks at Drift 27