BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.sense-online.nl///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5040SaNEV3@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:Event: Mediterranean Editors and Translators Meeting 2026 (METM 26)Where: Hotel Giò Wine & Jazz Area\, Perugia\, ItalyWhen: 15-17 October 2026More information: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/presentation:1758\nSE NSE members qualify for a discount. Select SENSE in the dropdown list of s ister associations.\n \n \n  https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-m obile/event/1087-metm26 DTSTART:20261015T070000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z LOCATION:Hotel Giò Wine & Jazz Area\, Perugia\, Italy (497G+2X Perugia\, Pr ovince of Perugia\, Italy) SUMMARY:METM26 URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1087-metm26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5042rmku22@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:  \nTina Manousakis and Samuel Murray invite you to the Amsterd am SIG’s April 2026 meet-up at the Stadsbar in Amsterdam on Tuesday 16 Jun e\, starting at 18:00.\nThe three Amsterdam SIG meetings for the second qu arter of 2026 are Tuesday 14 April\, Tuesday 5 May\, and Tuesday 16 June. \nThere is no special ‘topic’ for this meeting – we’ll just chat about our lives in general :-). Pay for your own drinks. If you’re hungry\, order f ood from the kitchen.\nThe Stadsbar is on the 7th floor of the Oosterdokse iland branch of the Amsterdam Public Library (OBA). This is a 10-minute wa lk from Amsterdam Centraal Station. There is a free\, guarded underground bicycle garage right next to the library.\nWe usually meet at one of the t wo long rectangular tables near the hot food pickup point. To get to the 7 th floor\, go to the elevator to the right of the library lobby\, then tak e elevator A all the way to the 7th floor. Then walk straight to the back of the room behind the coffee bar.\nClick the ‘Register’ button above to i ndicate if you’re going to attend this get-together. If you signed up but can’t make it\, remember to ‘Cancel’ your registration. And even if you ha ven’t registered\, but you happen to be in the area\, do drop by! Although this meeting is meant for SENSE members\, feel free to bring a guest.\nIf you have any comments about this event\, please contact Tina Manousakis. \n\n{show accesslevels='Registered'}\nWhat: An informal get-together for d rinks for SENSE members in and around AmsterdamWhere: Restaurant Babel\, O osterdokskade 143\, 1011 DL AmsterdamWhen: Tuesday 14 April\, starting fro m 18:00\n{show-else}\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in before reg istering for this event.\n{/show} https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calen dar-mobile/event/1091-amsterdam-sig-june-2026-meet-up DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T180000Z LOCATION:Stadsbar\, Restaurant Babel\, Oosterdokseiland Library (OBA Ooster dok\, Oosterdokskade 143\, 1011 DL Amsterdam) SUMMARY:Amsterdam SIG - June 2026 meet-up URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1091-amsterdam -sig-june-2026-meet-up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5044dSdXFJ@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:SENSE member Dr Kate McIntyre\, the academic editor in the Depa rtment of Genetics at the University Medical Center Groningen\, will discu ss her experiences lecturing on AI tool use in academic writing within the UMCG’s PhD writing course. She will explain some of the messages she shar es with students and how she frames them. This will give us an opportunity to discuss her approach and whether it can be used in other teaching cont exts.\nRegistration for this Zoom meeting will close on Thursday 18 June a t 18:00 CEST\, and the link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to everyon e who registered.\n{show accesslevels='Registered'}What: UniSIG meeting wi th Dr Kate McIntyreWhen: Friday morning 19 June from 10:00 to 11:00.Where: Online via Zoom{show-else}If you are a SENSE member\, please log in befor e registering for this event.{/show}\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Kate McIntyr e is the in-house editor at the Department of Genetics of the University M edical Center Groningen\, where she works closely with researchers across the entire research cycle\, from proposal to post-publication outreach. Sh e also teaches scientific writing\, including rules and responsibilities s urrounding use of AI. In her previous careers\, Kate has been a children’s book author (De Knikkelares\, Uitgeverij Lemniscaat 2013) and a Paleocean ographer (PhD UC Santa Cruz 1998\, followed by postdoctoral research posit ions at UC Santa Barbara and the California Institute of Technology).\nKat e’s profile at RUGKate’s SENSE profileDe Knikkelares (children’s book)\n  https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1094-unisig---tea ching-students-to-think-about-legal-ethical-and-intellectual-implications- of-ai-use-in-academic-writing DTSTART:20260619T080000Z DTEND:20260619T090000Z LOCATION:Zoom online meeting () SUMMARY:UniSIG – Teaching students to think about legal\, ethical and intel lectual implications of AI use in academic writing URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1094-unisig--- teaching-students-to-think-about-legal-ethical-and-intellectual-implicatio ns-of-ai-use-in-academic-writing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5047agMfRM@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nEVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately we've had to cancel this event due to the high temperatures in Amsterdam.\n\n\n\n \n \n{show acces slevels='Registered'}{show-else}\n\n\n\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in to register for this event.\n\n\n\n{/show}\n\nSummer is almost her e\, and what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than with good compa ny and a stack of books waiting for a new home? Join fellow SENSE members for an informal book swap at The Social Hub in Amsterdam.\nWhether you’re looking to refresh your bookshelf\, pass along a much-loved read\, discove r something unexpected\, or simply enjoy a relaxed chat with other languag e professionals and book lovers\, this is a lovely way to spend the aftern oon.\nBring any books you choose – fiction\, non-fiction\, professional ti tles\, poetry\, essays\, children’s books\, cookbooks\, or anything else y ou think someone else might enjoy. You’re welcome to bring one book or sev eral. The only idea is that each book should be one you’re happy to part w ith.\nCome as you are\, leave with a new read\, and maybe a few new bookis h connections along the way 💛\n \n📅 When: Saturday 27 June 2026\, 15:30–17 :00📍 Where: The Social Hub\, Wibautstraat 129\, AmsterdamWe'll meet at the main entrance of the hotel. 💳 Cost: Free (pay for your own drinks and sna cks)👥 Who: Open to all SENSE members📚 What: Bring any books you’d like to swap\, share\, or pass on.✍️ RSVP: Please register for the event so we kno w who’s joining.\n  https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/eve nt/1095-sense-book-swap-cancelled DTSTART:20260627T133000Z DTEND:20260627T150000Z LOCATION:The Social Hub (Wibautstraat 129\, 1091 GL Amsterdam) SUMMARY:SENSE book swap (cancelled) URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1095-sense-boo k-swap-cancelled END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5049srKWij@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:{show accesslevels='Registered'}{show-else}\n\n\n\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in to register for this event.\n\n\n\n{/show}\n On Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 18:00 the Utrecht SIG will meet outdoors at th e Fort bij Rijnauwen in Bunnik for a walk\, talk and car boot book swap. T his is becoming an annual tradition! The AGM book swap had a limited offer ing as most people came by train. I'm sure many of us still have way too m any books we're not likely to read again. Now is the time to sift through your shelves and load your books in your bike pannier or the boot of your car. Please remember to take back any books you bring that haven’t found a new reader.\nSome of you may remember the Theehuis Rhijnauwen\, which ser ves delicious pancakes and can also do gluten- and/or dairy-free pancakes\ , with lots of fillings\, and they also have sandwiches/salads\, lots of v eg/vegan options\, so there’s something for everyone. Note: pay for your o wn food and drink.\nDepending on the weather we can take our chances with eating outside. They don’t take reservations for the terrace. If necessary \, reservations for eating indoors can be made nearer the time.\nProgramme :18:00 – 18:30: hang around the car park for swapping books18:30 – 20:30: take a walk or head straight for the pancakes20:30 – 21:00: more walking\, talking\, and informal book swapping\nAll SENSE members and guests are we lcome to join us at this SIG event.\nPlease register using the blue 'Regis ter' button at the top of the page\, so we know how many people to expect. \n https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1101-annual-ut recht-sig-social-book-swap DTSTART:20260701T160000Z DTEND:20260701T190000Z LOCATION:Theehuis Rhijnauwen (Rhijnauwenselaan 16\, 3981 HH Bunnik) SUMMARY:Annual Utrecht SIG social & book swap URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1101-annual-ut recht-sig-social-book-swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5051gosbf6@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:{show accesslevels='Registered'} {show-else}\n\n\n\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in to receive the member price.\n\n\n\n{/show} \n2026 SENSE Professional Development Day\nJoin us on 31 October in Ede fo r a full day of networking\, discussions and presentations designed to hel p further your career. (🎃 👻 Costumes optional!)\nThe programme starts at 1 0:00 and ends at 17:00 followed by drinks and snacks\, with the option to stay for dinner (pay your own way).\nProgramme\n{show device='mobile'} 09: 30 - 10:00Doors open\; coffee/tea10:00 - 10:15Opening remarks10:15 - 11:00 Panel discussion: Is hybrid employment right for you? (panelists TBD)11:00 - 11:15Break11:15 - 11:45‘Objectives by alternatives’ (Harmony Folz)11:45 - 12:30‘Using LinkedIn for maximum impact’ (Petra Fisher)12:30 - 13:30Lun ch13:30 - 14:15‘ ‘‘Explicitation’’ ’ (yes\, that’s really a word!) in lite rary translation’ (Stella Linn\, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)14:15 - 15:00 ‘Training translators/interpreters for today’s world’ (Maleen Hof & Paulin a Vanderbilt\, Capabel Hogeschool)15:00 - 15:30Break15:30 - 16:00‘Practica l project management tips’ (Martina Abagnale\, Picobello Translations)16:0 0 - 17:00Panel discussion: Where to draw the line as language professional s (panelists TBD)17:00 - 18:00Drinks and borrel snacks{show-else}\n\n\n\n0 9:30 - 10:00\n \nDoors open\; coffee/tea\n\n\n10:00 - 10:15\n \nOpening re marks\n\n\n10:15 - 11:00\n \nPanel discussion: Is hybrid employment right for you? (panelists TBD)\n\n\n11:00 - 11:15\n \nBreak\n\n\n11:15 - 11:45\n  \n‘Objectives by alternatives’ (Harmony Folz)\n\n\n11:45 - 12:30\n \n‘Usi ng LinkedIn for maximum impact’ (Petra Fisher)\n\n\n12:30 - 13:30\n \nLunc h\n\n\n13:30 - 14:15\n \n‘ ‘‘Explicitation’’ ’ (yes\, that’s really a word !) in literary translation’ (Stella Linn\, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)\n \n\n14:15 - 15:00\n \n‘Training translators/interpreters for today’s world ’ (Maleen Hof & Pauline van der Bilt\, Capabel Hogeschool)\n\n\n15:00 - 15 :30\n \nBreak\n\n\n15:30 - 16:00\n \n‘Practical project management tips’ ( Martina Abagnale\, Picobello Translations)\n\n\n16:00 - 17:00\n \nPanel di scussion: Where to draw the line as language professionals (panelists TBD) \n\n\n17:00 - 18:00\n \nDrinks and borrel snacks\n\n\n\n{/show}\n \nPrices \n{show device='mobile'}\nPrices are as follows and include coffee/tea bre aks\, lunch and drinks/snacks:\nSENSE members€75.00 (early-bird*)€95.00 (s tandard)\nSENSE student members€37.50 (early-bird*)€47.50 (standard)\nNon- members€125.00 (early-bird*)€145.00 (standard)\nMembers of sister organiza tions€93.75 (early-bird*)€108.75 (standard)\n*Early-bird registration clos es 30 September\n{show-else}Prices are as follows and include coffee/tea b reaks\, lunch and drinks/snacks:\n\n\n\n \nEarly-bird*\nStandard\n\n\nSENS E members\n €       75.00\n €      95.00\n\n\nSENSE student members\n €       37.50\n €       47.50\n\n\nNon-members\n €     125.00\n €      145.00 \n\n\nMembers of sister organizations\n €     93.75\n €      108.75\n\n\n \n*Early-bird registration closes 30 September\n {/show}\nRegistration ope ns soon\, so watch this space.We hope to see you there!\nAnne\, Claire and Curtis2026 PDD Committee\n \n  https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calenda r-mobile/event/1106-2026-sense-pdd DTSTART:20261031T090000Z DTEND:20261031T170000Z LOCATION:Congrescentrum ReeHorst (Bennekomseweg 24 6717 LM Ede ) SUMMARY:2026 SENSE PDD URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1106-2026-sens e-pdd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5054xTAILZ@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:{show accesslevels='Registered'}{show-else}\n\n\n\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in to register for this event.\n\n\n\n{/show}\n  \nSaturday 25 July 2026 | 14:00–17:00 | Amersfoort\nJoin us for this year ’s SENSE Summer Social as we explore the beautiful historic city of Amersf oort together.\nWe’ll meet in the city centre before setting off on a rela xed\, self-guided walking tour\, giving members the chance to catch up wit h old friends\, meet new colleagues and enjoy this picturesque city. Along the way we’ll discover some of Amersfoort’s historic streets\, canals and landmarks\, with plenty of opportunities to stop\, chat and take photos. \nAfter the walk\, those who wish are welcome to stay for a drink or a bit e to eat at a nearby café (at your own expense).\nWhether you’re a long-st anding member or new to SENSE\, the Summer Social is a wonderful opportuni ty to connect with fellow English-language professionals in an informal se tting.\nDate: Saturday 25 July 2026Time: 14:00–17:00Location: Amersfoort ( meeting point will be provided to registered participants)\nWe hope you’ll join us for an enjoyable afternoon of conversation\, networking and a sum mer stroll through one of the Netherlands’ most charming cities.\n{show ac cesslevels='Registered'}\n\nMeeting place\nWe meet in front of the Onze Li eve Vrouwetoren’s doors at 14:00.\nOnze Lieve VrouwetorenLieve Vrouwekerkh of3811 BN Amersfoort\nIf you arrive late and you still want to join the gr oup\, call Samuel at 06 57 25 85 50 and he'll drop you a pin.{show-else}{/ show} https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1107-sense- summer-social DTSTART:20260725T120000Z DTEND:20260725T150000Z LOCATION:Amersfoort () SUMMARY:SENSE Summer Social URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1107-sense-sum mer-social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5056UJnRVA@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:\nSamuel Murray and Margreet de Roo invite you to the Arnhem SI G’s September 2026 meet-up at the Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas on Thursday 10 September from 12:00 to 14:00.\nThis meeting is an informal noon get-t ogether. We’ll pay for your first drink. If you’re hungry\, bring your own packed lunch (this is allowed at Libertas!) or order from the Italian kit chen next door and eat your food in the café with the rest of us.\nThe Lib ertas book café is located at Klarendalseweg 477-1\, 6822 GW\, Arnhem. Thi s is a 10-minute walk from the Arnhem Velperpoort train station\, or a 20- minute walk from Willemsplein bus stop.\nClick the ‘Register’ button above to indicate that you’re going to attend this get-together. If you signed up but can’t make it\, remember to ‘Cancel’ your registration or send a me ssage to Samuel or Margreet.\nAnd while we strongly prefer to know in adva nce how many people are coming\, do drop by even if you haven’t registered but happen to be in the area!\nThis meeting is meant for SENSE members\, but feel free to bring a guest if you think they might be interested in SE NSE.\nIf you have any comments or questions about this event\, please cont act Samuel Murray.\n\n{show accesslevels='Registered'}\nWhat: An informal get-together for SENSE members in and around ArnhemWhere: Arnhems Boeken C afé Libertas\, Klarendalseweg 477-1\, 6822 GW\, ArnhemWhen: Thursday 10 Se ptember 2026 from 12:00 to 14:00\nIf you've lost your way and need directi ons\, call Samuel at 06 57 25 85 50.\n{show-else}If you are a SENSE member \, please log in before registering for this event.{/show}\n \n  https://w ww.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1108-arnhem-sig---septembe r-2026-noon-get-together DTSTART:20260910T100000Z DTEND:20260910T120000Z LOCATION:Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas\, Klarendalseweg 477-1\, 6822 GW\, Ar nhem (Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas\, Klarendalseweg 477-1\, 6822 GW\, Arnh em) SUMMARY:Arnhem SIG – September 2026 noon get-together URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1108-arnhem-si g---september-2026-noon-get-together END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5058UIFAj5@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:  \nTina Manousakis and Samuel Murray invite you to the Amsterd am SIG’s September 2026 meet-up at the Kanarie Club in Amsterdam on Friday 11 September\, starting at 17:00.\nThe Kanarie Club is located in De Hall en\, Bellamyplein 51\, 1053 AT in Amsterdam.  If you enter the mall from e ither Tollensstraat or Ten Katestraat\, walk through the mall to the Foodh allen to find Kanarie Club.  There is parking for cars nearby and there is covered bicycle parking in the mall as well.\nAs always\, there is no spe cial ‘topic’ for this meeting – we’ll just chat about our lives in general :-). Pay for your own drinks. Although this meeting is meant for SENSE me mbers\, feel free to invite a guest.\nClick the ‘Register’ button above to indicate if you’re going to attend this get-together. If you signed up bu t can’t make it\, remember to ‘Cancel’ your registration.\nIf you have any comments about this event\, please contact Tina Manousakis.\n\n{show acce sslevels='Registered'}\nWhat: An informal get-together for drinks for SENS E members in and around AmsterdamWhere: Kanarie Club\, De Hallen\, Bellamy plein 51\, 1053 AT\, AmsterdamWhen: Friday 11 September\, starting from 17 :00\nPlease try to register for this event by Friday 4 September so that w e can give the expected number to the restaurant.\n{show-else}\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in before registering for this event.\n{/show } https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1109-amsterdam- sig-september-2026-meet-up DTSTART:20260911T150000Z DTEND:20260911T170000Z LOCATION:Kanarie Club\, De Hallen\, Amsterdam (Bellamyplein 51\, 1053 AT Am sterdam) SUMMARY:Amsterdam SIG - September 2026 meet-up URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1109-amsterdam -sig-september-2026-meet-up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260812T104905CEST-5060vfWwnR@https://www.sense-online.nl/ DTSTAMP:20260812T084905Z DESCRIPTION:{show accesslevels='Registered'}You are cordially invited to a Special General Meeting (SGM)\, at which we will be voting on whether SENS E should endorse the updated Convenant Vertaalsector Nederland (informally \, the Dutch Covenant).\nMore information about the updated Dutch Covenant is available on the SENSE website in the Library > Society Business > Gen eral Meetings > Special General Meetings > SGM 19 September 2026. Alternat ively\, SENSE members can click here (Dutch-language version)\, here (SENS E's official English translation)\, and here (explanation of what has been changed).\nWhere and when\nThe SGM will be a hybrid meeting (i.e. partial ly online via Zoom) on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 16:00. The physical m eeting location is in Apeldoorn. If you'd like to attend the SGM in person \, please email the Secretary for the address.\nMembers can also vote via email from Thursday 20 August to Thursday 10 September 2026. The voting ba llot will be emailed to you on 20 August.\nSince email voting is possible prior to the meeting\, there will be no option to vote by proxy at this SG M.\nFor a detailed explanation of email voting and hybrid meetings\, click here.{show-else}\n\n\n\nIf you are a SENSE member\, please log in and vis it this page again at Events > Upcoming Events. \n\n\n\n \nSENSE is holdin g a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 19 September 2026\, where members wil l vote on whether SENSE should endorse the updated Convenant Vertaalsector Nederland (informally\, the Dutch Covenant).\nFor more information about the first edition of the Dutch Covenant\, see here. SENSE members who are logged in can also see the updated version of the Dutch Covenant in its or iginal Dutch version and SENSE's official English translation.\nWhere and when\nThe SGM will be a hybrid meeting (i.e. partially online via Zoom) on Saturday 19 September 2026. Only SENSE members may attend the meeting. Me mbers can also vote via email. The voting ballot will be emailed to SENSE members on 20 August.\nRationale\nThe Convenant Vertaalsector Nederland (i nformally\, the Dutch Covenant) outlines the generally accepted rules of c onduct that freelance translators and translation agencies in the Netherla nds consider good practice in their dealings with each other. It gives fre elance translators in the Netherlands a better idea of what translation ag encies in the Netherlands may expect of them\, and vice versa. This knowle dge can be particularly useful for newcomers to the industry.\nThe Covenan t is reviewed every three years to keep it current and up-to-date with the latest developments in the translation industry.\nOver the past couple of months\, representatives from SENSE\, the Netherlands Association of Inte rpreters and Translators (NGTV) and the Netherlands Association of Interpr eting and Translation Agencies (VViN) re-examined the Dutch Covenant in re sponse to comments from their individual members\, and to ensure complianc e with Dutch legislation.\nSENSE endorsed the previous version of the Cove nant\, and the EC recommends that members vote to endorse the updated vers ion of the Covenant as well.{/show} https://www.sense-online.nl/events/cal endar-mobile/event/1110-special-general-meeting-sgm-september-2026-endorsi ng-the-updated-dutch-covenant DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z LOCATION:Zoom online meeting () SUMMARY:Special General Meeting (SGM) September 2026 - Endorsing the update d Dutch Covenant URL:https://www.sense-online.nl/events/calendar-mobile/event/1110-special-g eneral-meeting-sgm-september-2026-endorsing-the-updated-dutch-covenant END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR