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

  • Naomi van Manen

    Naomi van Manen

    Staff Member, Reporting and Editorial Service @ House of Representatives of the Netherlands 

    Naomi works as a Staff Member in the Reporting and Editorial Service for the House of Representatives of the States General. She previously worked at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. During her bachelor’s programme, she served as Education Commissioner for the study association Awater. 

    Education: History (BA), Dutch Language and Literature (MA).

    Language: Dutch.

  • Robin Wisse

    Robin Wisse

    Researcher @ CAOP

    Robin works as a researcher at CAOP, a knowledge partner for work in the public sector. There, she examines issues such as teacher shortages, social safety at the NPO, and the working conditions of university lecturers. She does this work while having a work disability. Previously, Robin pursued a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge (not completed) and worked at the Utrecht Library. During her bachelor’s degree, she was treasurer of the FUF and a member of the university council. 

    Education: Philosophy (BA), research master’s in Philosophy at University College London (MPhil). 

    Language: English 

Programme Workshops

  • Exploring the Job Market and Networking

    Exploring the Job Market and Networking

    Career Services

    In this workshop, you will explore the job market based on your own preferences, motivations, and strengths. After this workshop, you will know how to approach potential employers and you will be more aware of the potential of your own network.

    Speaker: Boy Henevelt.

    Language: English.

  • Salary Negotiation

    Salary Negotiation

    Career Services

    Are you uncomfortable being assertive as a starter towards your future employer? A shame, because there is room for negotiation in every employment interview. In this workshop, you will learn how to conduct an effective employment interview. You will be introduced to the various topics you can negotiate on and will select the aspects that are most important to you. This will make it easier to conduct a salary negotiation.

    Speaker: Rutger-Jan Scholtens.

    Language: English.

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