Activities

Every year, the Introduction Committee needs intro parents to house all new students. In this form, you will be able to subscribe to the introduction week as a introduction parent with one of your friends!

The introduction week is from 17/08/2026  until 21/08/2026. This means that you HAVE to be available during those times. Next to that, there will also be a training day during the holidays where you need to be present. This day is on the Saturday before the intro week, so 15/08/2026. If you are currently studying, you can be an intro parent!

You don't need to be a GEWIS member. If you want to sign up with your wannabe co-parent, fill in the form below! In case that you want to become an intro parent but don't have a co-parent, do not hesitate to email us at intro@gewis.nl and we will help you find one!

If the maximum capacity is reached, a draw will take place.

Subscribe here!

Next year GEWIS will turn 45 years old and will therefore celebrate her 9th Lustrum! Throughout the year the lustrum committee 9EGLINSTER will organise a number of activities all revolving around a single theme. 

In the lunch break on the 21st of May this theme will be revealed through an interactive quiz. Use the answers to the puzzels shared in the past few weeks to get more and more clues about the theme in order to be the first to guess the theme!

If you have not tried the puzzels yet, they can be found in the GEWIS room and on Instagram @9elustrumgewis!

Be there to find out the theme of the 9th Lustrum of GEWIS and to find out more about what is coming next year!

A lot of parents actually have no idea what their kid does at university. They hear stories from time to time, but that doesn't make them much wiser. That's why study association GEWIS has been organizing Parent Days since 2012: days created especially for parents of Computer Science and Engineering students and Applied Mathematics students.During these days the parents can get a taste of what it is like to study at the Eindhoven University of Technology. A special program has been drawn up which lasts approximately one whole workday. Among other things, guest lectures will be given, some alumni will talk about their time at TU/e and a chance will be given to apply your new gained knowledge from the lectures to actual problems.

Sign up using the following form, for the dutch day select may 8th and for the international day select may 22nd: https://forms.gle/WKMfrgjuWVcZspJZ7

For more information, for example about the schedule, go to odc.gewis.nl

We would love for you and your parents to join us!

Dear members of GEWIS,

There are moments in life when one realises that the world outside the blue bubble of our beloved campus has carried on without you. The friends of your past, those with whom you once made Hugo a soldier while someone over eighteen went to fetch fresh refreshments, are now grown adults with grown-up schedules and a disturbingly stable sleep pattern.

We consider this unacceptable.

In Vino Veritas therefore invites you, with some pride and a well-stocked wine cellar, to bring along your friends of old to our magnificent red association room. For although you may by now be a different person than the one they once knew, wine, charcuterie and pleasant company are timeless constants that effortlessly dissolve any dissonance.

On Friday the 22nd of May, you and your invited guests are welcome from 18:00 for the Month'like Social Drink, where we will show them how our bubble operates.

Show them why your study credits still comfortably bivouac in the respectable regions below one hundred ECTS, while you nonchalantly uncork a bottle and order a charcuterie board as though there is no tomorrow. Reminisce together about how everything was better in the old days, and about how you have since become the most refined version of yourself.

Should you be unable to locate any friends from the past, or should you simply prefer to make new ones, this drinks event offers ample opportunity for that as well. To lubricate this process of acquaintance, a portonic will also be on the menu alongside wine and charcuterie.

So pick up your pen, paper and carrier pigeon (or, for the less romantically inclined members: your phone) and let those dear to you know.

We look forward to an evening of reunited company, endearing anecdotes and well-deserved decadence.

Skol and see you soon, Vice-Praeses Verkade In Vino Veritas

P.S.: Would you be so kind as to indicate in the sign-up list, in the event that you are bringing external guests, how many people you will be bringing to the drinks? This helps us anticipate how much wine needs to be purchased.

TL;DR: No exact solutions. No easy wins. Just smart heuristics. Outsmart the problem, out-optimize the competition, and claim victory. Sign up below!

The CPPS track of the Honors Academy and GEWIS proudly present the third edition of ADHOC – Algorithm Engineering Contest, a heuristic optimization battle designed to test your real-world problem-solving skills.

Unlike traditional programming contests where speed and clever tricks dominate, ADHOC focuses on something different: engineering strong solutions under real constraints. This is not about finding the answer. It’s about building better answers.

You will face one open-ended optimization problem based on a realistic scenario. The twist? The problem is computationally intractable - an exact solution within reasonable time simply does not exist. Instead, your mission is to design intelligent heuristics that push your solution closer to the optimum. You start at infinity - the lower your score, the better. When time runs out, the team with the lowest total score takes the win. There even is an actual prize for the first team, sponsored by ASML!

You will have 4 hours to battle multiple instances of the problem. Teams may consist of two to four participants. Bring your laptops, your sharpest ideas, and your most trusted collaborators.

The programming languages supported are Java, Python and C++. You are free to use any open-source tools and libraries. Just like in real engineering practice, you choose your own strategy.  However, paid services, cloud computing platforms, or external compute power are not allowed - we keep the competition fair (no supercomputers 😉).

During the contest, we provide free lunch and snacks. Afterwards, we reveal the leaderboard, break down solution strategies, and award the winning team. There will of course be time to celebrate once the dust has settled.

If you love algorithms, optimization, AI, or simply tackling problems that refuse to be solved easily - ADHOC is for you.

Note: there is a maximum capacity of 25 teams. If more than 25 teams subscribe, a prioritization is given to full teams (consisting of 4 participants).

Are you ready for the B.O.O.M. Lustrum celebrations? Then listen up! We are offering a unique opportunity: the B.O.O.M. Lustrum Passe-Partout. Think of it as your all-access season ticket, ensuring you won't miss a single highlight of our lustrum.

How do you claim your Passe-Partout? It’s simple: make sure you register on time for every single anniversary activity:

The grand prize for our most the loyal visitors? The ultimate luxury experience during the 2026 Active Weekend: Breakfast in bed (or on your camping mat!). Don’t miss out!

Have you always wanted to try to see if you have that inner Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen in you?

Well, to kick off the B.O.O.M. lustrum week, we will be hosting an archery workshop in collaboration with Davinci!

Be sure to sign-up quickly as there are only 30 spots available which are on a first-come first-serve basis!

Met Takken!

As many know, the lustrum week of B.O.O.M. would not be a lustrum week of B.O.O.M. without a fair share of beer. And what better way to do this than by battling a Centurion? The Totale Escalatie Centurion mixes by the Gebroeders Scooter are well-known by now, but a new challenge has appeared...

Are you ready to beat the 100 gongs of the B.O.O.M.turion? Are you able to survive the 100 minutes where others have fallen? Or maybe, are you the chosen one able to drink not every minute but at every "B.O.O.M." in the lyrics? Then this is the activity for you! The BAC provides beer, and B.O.O.M. provides a new and innovative mix. So, rise up to the challenge! Prepare for an evening of laughter, music, shots of beer and, most importantly, a lot of fun.

Next to this awesome challenge, there's also the opportunity to obtain the limited edition B.O.O.M. lustrum shot glass, for only €3.50 extra! There's a separate subscription list for this, as these need to be ordered earlier.

There's space for up to 30 people, but this might be changed if there's enough demand. If the activity is full one hour after the subscription list opens, there will be a draw.

Do you like good food?

Do you like the warmth of a campfire?

Do you like cooking?

Do all or any of these things appeal to you? Or maybe none of them, but you’d really like to get your hands on the B.O.O.M. Lustrum season pass?

Then we’ve got something for you: the B.O.O.M. Lustrum Campfire Cooking Activity! Build a campfire and prepare your own delicious dinner on it. Whether your mind goes to grandma’s recipes, the cooking skills of Gordon Ramsay, or outdoor cooking videos, the B.O.O.M. Lustrum campfire cooking activity offers the perfect balance between culinary excellence and primitive cooking—resulting in a delicious selfmade five-course meal.

There will also be tasty drinks available via Sudosos. The activity starts at 16:00, because before you can cook on a campfire, you’ll of course need to build it. If 16:00 doesn’t work for you but you can make it at 17:00, please indicate this when signing up. We have a capacity of 25 participants on a first come, first served basis. For allergies, we will see what we can do in consultation, but we cannot guarantee avoiding cross-contamination.

Enjoy your meal!

Fast-Track Your Tech Career with the EngD in Software Technology Are you studying Computer Science or AI and wondering what’s next? Join us for a free lunch and discover the Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Software Technology at TU/e — a two-year, salaried post-master’s program designed for ambitious tech talents who want more than a typical industry job. Why choose the EngD over jumping straight into industry?

* Get paid while learning – earn a monthly salary as you deepen your technical and professional skills. * Work on real industry projects – collaborate with top companies like ASML, Canon, and Philips on high-impact, high-tech challenges. * Go beyond coding – strengthen your system design, architecture, and leadership skills. * Industrial application – focus on solving real-world problems. * Future-proof your career – become the engineer companies want in advanced R&D and software innovation roles. Whether you’re into AI, systems engineering, architecture, or data tech — the EngD program gives you the tools, experience, and network to lead the future of software technology and AI.

Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 135 spots only with first come first serve, priority will be given to students that sign up with their GEWIS account.

Heyo fellow borrelaars!

What’s your favorite season for a borrel? Summer, with an ice-cold beer or soda in the sun? Winter, with a steaming mug of gluhwein or hot chocolate? Autumn, with a refreshing boswandeling? Or Spring, with a crisp cocktail or mocktail in hand?

Can’t decide? Neither can we! That’s why for this lustrum, we’re bringing out all the seasons at once. During these drinks, you’ll enjoy the best seasonal beverages, all while soaking up the spring sunshine. And for those who stay loyal to their goudgele rakker no matter the weather: don't worry, the beer will be flowing freely!

On top of that, we’re revisiting some of B.O.O.M.’s finest traditions and activities of the last 5 years. Grab your camping chair for a spot in 'the river' (read: the pool) or kick back in our outdoor cinema. Feeling active? Go wild on the volleyball court or head out for a canoe trip (note: bring your own canoe!). And of course, you guessed it: the BBQ will definitely be fired up!

See you on May 28th at the B.O.O.M. lustrum borrel!

TLDR: Borrel, BBQ, I will not tell you what we are going to do, but bring your swimsuit.

The world is on fire, groceries are more expensive than your study credits, and the Dutch weather doesn’t seem to know what season it is either.

So we’ll just do it ourselves: one night, four seasons. And probably four stages of drunkenness.

Because Dispuut B.O.O.M. is turning 20, and we’re obviously not letting that pass quietly. The last week of May will be entirely dedicated to our 4th Lustrum, with the grand finale on Friday, May 29th: the Lustrum Gala.

A gala? Indoors? Of course not! Grab your boots from the closet, because we’ve arranged a beautiful outdoor location especially for all lovers of the outdoors.

Don’t have boots? No worries. Sign up for the interest list for LIMITED EDITION B.O.O.M.-proof boots, and we’ll contact you later with the exact price.

The theme is Four Seasons, so expect fresh outfits, sweating on the dance floor, falling people, and eventually ending the night in something resembling a hibernation.

Would you rather enjoy a festive band, fantastic DJs, and a lot of drinks together with someone instead of alone? In GEWIS you can find green stationery to invite your favorite person via a letter.

Everyone is welcome, including non-GEWIS members. They can subscribe themselves, but this is not needed if you indicate that you pay for them.

The costs: first-years: €27,50 |  regular students: €30,- |  non-students: €37,- | Late sign-up: +€2,50

So come experience all four seasons during the Gala on Boots!

Math Roulette is a fast-paced math competition. You participate in teams of at most 3 people. It consists of 12 rounds with 5 minutes to solve 1 problem and decide how many points you want to bet on it. If it is correct, the bet is added to your score, and if not - it is lost. We will be updating the temporary results of all teams on a board after each round to help you with betting strategies.

There are also a few additional rules that make it even more thrilling, but we will explain them at the beginning of the competition.

LET IT RIDE!!!

How math can help optimize complex machines @ASML

By Paul Donkers

ASML lithography systems are used to produce microchips with nanometer accuracy. This is only possible because of the large number of the intricate math-based software solutions that are used to optimize the performance of these complex machines. This lecture will give a glimpse into mathematical problems that arise when trying to squeeze every last nanometer out of ASML's lithography systems.

Paul Donkers | LinkedIn

Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 135 spots only with first come first serve, priority will be given to students that sign up with their GEWIS account.

The official mega End-of-year Photo Pubquiz is finally here! We know our biggest fans have been waiting for this quite a while, and we are proud to announce that you can now officially subscribe! This year it will be even bigger, better, and more fun than previous editions.

Through a number of rounds you will be quizzed on activities, events and more from the past year. All through our favorite medium: "Photography". Who will get the most correct answers? Will you recognize all activities from your attendance, or from stalking your favorite crush? Socialites and creeps are all welcome. Grab your favorite friends, or your biggest enemies from the past year. You can sign up in groups of 3 people! For older years it is free, and first years get a 43% discount!

We will arrange some snacks, to ensure you are only hungry for the victor(y) ;) Drinks can be bought via SudoSOS.

We hope to see you there! xx GEFLITST

✨ Dear everyone! ✨

You are warmly invited to the M&CS Student & Teacher concert on June 3rd at CKE Eindhoven! 🎭🎶✨

Our students and teachers have prepared a special evening full of music, performances, creativity, and many different talents. And, a band from GEWIS will even be participating, together with a teacher from our department!

Make sure to come by!

If you would like to attend, please register through the form below: https://gew.is/concert

Are you excited to spend your weekend in lovely nature and not afraid to engage in some adventurous activities, or just looking for a place to enjoy a cozy campfire all night long, or are you in for both? Then get ready for the B.O.O.M. Active Weekend of 2026!

This year, we will visit the German Eifel. Here we have arranged some great activities for you, both on the Saturday and Sunday. We won’t spoil them yet, but examples from previous years are biking, climbing and canoeing.    Next to this, there is more to enjoy during the weekend, you can “stream” in the river at the campsite (ask B.O.O.M. members for details) and in the evening there will be a campfire to keep you warm. Since we are on a campsite, we will sleep in cozy tents.

You don’t have to bring/buy your own food or drinks as this is all inclusive during the weekend! On Friday you have the opportunity to taste Sako’s famous pasta salad, and on Saturday you can enjoy a nice BBQ. Next to that, we will arrange a sufficient supply of beers and soda (and coffee for the tough mornings, don’t worry).

The weekend will take place from 5th till 7th of June 2026, if you want to join please subscribe below.    As we need enough cars to drive everyone to Germany, people with a car available will be given priority if necessary. This year, only the fuel costs will be compensated, so make sure to start and end the weekend with a full tank. If you have a car available, please indicate this and mention how many places (including yourself) you have in the car. We would also like to know if you have a tent. We will not make tent groups but this might give other people some help in asking around to find a place to sleep :)  

We have spots to bring 40 students to our awesome weekend, so subscribe as soon as possible, first come first serve! When there is a lot of interest, we may be able to scale up, but we cannot promise anything yet!

Met takken!

UiPath is a leading agentic automation vendor providing a complete platform that helps organizations orchestrate the full spectrum of automation: from RPA and process mining to AI agents working alongside human teams. 

In recent years, UiPath has evolved beyond classical task automation into agentic orchestration, where intelligent agents reason, decide, and act across complex business processes. This shift mirrors a broader transformation happening across the world: businesses are moving away from rigid, rule-based workflows and toward AI-empowered operations, where Large Language Models unlock entirely new ways of interpreting, navigating, and optimizing the work that gets done. But this transition raises a fundamental question: if data is just another language, and LLMs thrive on language, how do we translate the structured concepts at the heart of business processes into natural language representations that these models can genuinely reason over?

In this lunch lecture, Dennis Brons will share how UiPath has been exploring exactly that within the domain of Process Mining, and walk you through some of the strategies, experiments, and lessons learned along the way.

Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 135 spots only with first come first serve, priority will be given to students that sign up with their GEWIS account.

Curious about blockchain but not sure where to start?

In this interactive session, we’ll give you a short introduction to what blockchain is, what it’s useful for, and, most importantly, what you can actually build with it.

Then, you’ll get hands-on. We’ll help you come up with a problem you care about and explore how blockchain could be used to solve it. No prior experience needed, just curiosity.

At the end of the session, you’ll have the chance to pitch your idea for a shot at a $1000 prize pool, turning your first blockchain idea into your first opportunity to earn in the web3 industry.

note the maximum number of participants is 40, subscriptions will be based on a first come first serve basis.

After 17 years, GEPWNAGE has decided to go game over/rest. However, we can't stop without saying goodbye. On Friday June 12th, we will hold our farewell drink, where young, old, and older GEPWNAGE members will gather for the last time. Hope to see you there!

Are you ready for underground adventures in Valkenburg? Tight tunnels. Pitch-black passages. Walls you'll be clinging to. On Sunday 14 June, we're ditching the daylight and heading deep into the dark underground for a day that'll push you way outside your comfort zone.

Whether you're squeezing through narrow cave corridors on a bike, conquering rock walls in the dark, or venturing into the unknown on an adventurous cave tour, this is the kind of day you'll still be talking about at the next borrel!

There are 3 activities, when signing up, rank your top 2 activity preferences:

🚲 Cave biking

Discover this great underground landscape, by cave bike! Cycle through the cave, going left, right, seeing a high ceiling, then low again, narrow, spacious, no idea where you are anymore.

🔦 Adventurous cave tour

During this escape tour through the caves , you will discover the stories of the quarry workers, and encounter obstacles they left behind. There will be crawling, sneaking, shooting and even crossing the water! 

🧗 Cave climbing

The Scramble Tour will take you to places that normally remain closed to the public. One of the guides will take you over several challenging courses including a via ferrata, and an abseil into the old well. Manoeuvre over the obstacles and stare into the depths.

💭 No preference

Be aware: activities will be split 10/10/10 across the group, so you might not get your 2 favs.

Only 30 spots available, so make sure to subscribe quickly! We leave at 10:30 by train. Travel costs are on you.

Costs:

If you are too late for the deadline and we haven't reached capacity yet, then you can probably still join, contact us!

TLDR: cool activities, dark cave, sign up