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September 2011

Welcome Master students by Ronald van Kempen Dean of the Faculty. September 2011. Utrecht University at a glance. Outstanding international reputation as a leading European research university Largest research university in the Netherlands with a broad range of academic disciplines

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September 2011

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  1. Welcome Master students by Ronald van Kempen Dean of the Faculty September 2011

  2. Utrecht University at a glance • Outstanding international reputation as a leading European research university • Largest research university in the Netherlands with a broad range of academic disciplines • High-quality academic environment with a focus on excellence • Comprehensive array of high quality English-taught degree programs and courses • 12 Nobel prize winners

  3. International position 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities (released by Shanghai Jiao Tong University) Utrecht University • No. 1 in the Netherlands (already the 9th year) • No. 12 in Europe • No. 48 in the world Bert van der Zwaan, Rector Magnificus: “The Netherlands may be a small country, but it has a strong academic position internationally. I believe it is a matter of great credit to Utrecht that we have maintained our high position in this prestigious ranking...”

  4. General key figures • founded in 1636 • 7 Faculties • Geosciences • Humanities • Law, Economics and Governance • Medicine / University Medical Center Utrecht • Science • Social and Behavioural Sciences • Veterinary Medicine • 3 campuses • over 7,000 staff

  5. Teaching – some more figures 30,000 students 6,500 freshmen each year 20,000 undergraduate students 10,000 graduate students 2,000 international students (125 nationalities) 500 PhD granted per year 45 undergraduate (Bachelor’s) programs 169 graduate (Master’s) programs Over 100 Summer School courses (about 2000 students, 70 countries)

  6. The Faculty of Geosciences … was created in 2003 from a merger between the faculties of Earth Sciences and Spatial Sciences … has a leading international position in academic research into the Earth, sustainability, urbanisation and migration … aims to link academic research and everyday practice and to provide knowledge to government, industry and social institutions .. is the largest academic institute for geosciences in the Netherlands, with some 2200 students on five bachelor’s and twelve master’s programs

  7. Our Faculty: four departments Earth Sciences Physical Geography Innovation and Environmental Sciences Human Geography & Urban and Regional Planning

  8. Who is here today?

  9. Master students participating in: • Science and Innovation Management • Sustainable Development • International Development Studies • Human Geography (plus tracks) • Planning • Research Master Human Geography & Planning • Earth Sciences (plus tracks)

  10. Students from abroad other Dutch universities Utrecht University College Utrecht University Teaching locations Central area (Van Unnik building) Northwest area (Earth Sciences building and around)

  11. Graduate School of Geosciences All master and PhD students participate in the Graduate School of Geosciences In the school there are professional masters (1 year) and research masters (2 years) Graduate School is responsible for the quality of the educational programme

  12. The Faculty of Geosciences Many programmes (from Earth to Environmental Sciences, Human Geography to Innovation Management) Many programmes focussing directly or indirectly on sustainability Clear scientific orientation (writing articles) But also clear links to policy and practice In fact we focus on all aspects of global change Our faculty is everywhere...

  13. Did you know this? Most of your lecturers are also researchers Many of them are often abroad and have wide international links In their research time they publish articles in international scientific journals Some of your lecturers can also be seen in the press Their research is often highly relevant in a social sense The lectures they give only represent a few percent of their total knowledge Most lecturers hate grading exams Most lecturers like good students

  14. The students: You! Less easy and less free than it used to be Less cheap, especially when the study takes too long But you chose a nice faculty You chose a programme that matters You will find nice co-students Nice and high-quality teachers will help you Always keep your enthusiasm, your eagerness to learn Try to make the best out of it: quality matters (especially in economically worse periods) Show yourself! Dare to ask and discuss! Plan your career!

  15. I wish all of you: A lot of success with your study programme in the coming year A lot of fun during your study (but not too much...) A lot of new friends (work on it!) A lot of new knowledge (work for it!) A nice start of a wonderful career (plan it!) ENJOY!

  16. INTO THE DEPARTMENTSSchedule for the Afternoon

  17. EGEA Quiz & Drink 15.00 in front of the ‘Studiepunt Geosciences’

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