Articles
The role of class representative comes naturally to Stas Shchedrovitskaya: ‘The school listens to us’
First year Life Sciences student ‘Stas’ Shchedrovitskaya is class representative. A role which fits her perfectly. The energetic, hypersocial Latvian already feels completely at home in Nijmegen. “I like to just go out and see what I encounter.”
Colorful statues, fireworks and long days in the lab: Zheliana’s first weeks as an intern in Valencia
From a small town in Bulgaria, Zheliana Radilova came to the Netherlands to study Life Sciences at the HAN. The lab skills she gained in the previous years come in handy at her new internship in Spain. “I notice I have an advantage compared to academic university students.”
Lauren went from exchange student to PhD in Australia’s sunshine state: ‘I love the outdoor lifestyle here’
Lauren Geurds went on exchange to Australia for the graduation internship of her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at HAN. 6 years later she finished her PhD, found a prestigious new job, and feels fully integrated Down under.
Jan is vice-president of the School Council: ‘A very rewarding job’
Did you know that our school offers a part-time job in which you represent your fellow students, have a say in the school’s affairs and which also is a great addition to your resume? The School Council is looking for a new member, and its vice-president Jan Novoselec is happy to inform you about it.
Obada went from Syria to the Netherlands and from Linguistics to Biotechnology: ‘I’m very focused on my career’
The Erasmus Mundus exchange programme brought Obada Zaidany to the Netherlands. But his master’s degree in Linguistics didn’t provide him with enough job opportunities. His turn to a different approach paid off, as he is currently working fulltime as an R&D technician for Intravacc, while studying for his master’s degree in Molecular Life Sciences.
Russian Elena combines master's degree in Molecular Life Sciences with an internship at Enzyre
Elena Krivosheeva from Russia combines her study at HAN University of Applied Sciences with a job at Enzyre, situated at the Novio Campus in Nijmegen.
HAN starts a unique joint degree in life sciences with Dundee University
HAN and the University of Dundee School of Life Sciences have been collaborating for a long time now. Yet, what internationalisation coordinator Remko Bosch and Professor David Coates have been stirring up in the past years, is particularly interesting. Coming academic year, the new and highly ambitious Joint Degree in Biomolecular Sciences will start for a select group of students.
Quality cappuccino’s, lots of tiramisu and the support of a departed friend: Elske’s experience in Milan will forever be a special memory
Life Sciences student Elske Christiaanse found an ideal internship at the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research in Milan. But the initial excitement about her adventure in the fashion capital of the world suddenly took a turn, when she received terrible news.
Life Science student Juana is happy in the Netherlands: ‘Despite the gray and rainy days’
Barcelonian student Juana de Philippis studies Life Sciences at HAN and is currently back in her hometown following an internship at the Pediatric Cancer Institute. It’s the place she already imagined herself working after her graduation. But first some nice years in Nijmegen. “I love the beautifully green nature and parks around there.”
Jasmijn chose biomedical research instead of a dancing career
During her high school years, Jasmijn Heijzelaar (21) was sure she wanted to apply for art school. But then she visited one of HAN’s Open Days and learned about Life Sciences. Four years later she is doing fundamental research on nervous system development in octopuses for her internship at KU Leuven. “They can camouflage themselves within milliseconds, that’s fascinating.”
