JOIN THE BOARD
3 May 2017
Mitrany is looking for new board members who are willing to spend two hours a week working on a voluntary basis.
We strongly encourage all alumni from around the world to get involved – for most positions it is not necessary to live in the Netherlands (board meetings can be joined on Skype).
The following functions will become vacant:
3 May 2017
Mitrany is looking for new board members who are willing to spend two hours a week working on a voluntary basis.
We strongly encourage all alumni from around the world to get involved – for most positions it is not necessary to live in the Netherlands (board meetings can be joined on Skype).
The following functions will become vacant:
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Communications and PR Commissioner
- External Relations and Events Commissioner (incl. Alumni Ambassador Network)
BEWARE OF FAKE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
24 April 2017
Mitrany has received a very disturbing email. People are presenting themselves as the 'Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni (WWANA)', and are trying to make innocent people a member of their so-called organization. Yet, this organization does not exist, and is only after your money. One RUG student has already been approached by these criminals. If they contact you, do hang up the phone. Read more
24 April 2017
Mitrany has received a very disturbing email. People are presenting themselves as the 'Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni (WWANA)', and are trying to make innocent people a member of their so-called organization. Yet, this organization does not exist, and is only after your money. One RUG student has already been approached by these criminals. If they contact you, do hang up the phone. Read more
DRINKS IN THE HAGUE ON 2 JUNE
21 April 2017
There will be no drinks in The Hague in May, but on Friday 2 June 2017, the last drinks before the summer break will be organised. The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
21 April 2017
There will be no drinks in The Hague in May, but on Friday 2 June 2017, the last drinks before the summer break will be organised. The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
BEWARE OF FAKE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
24 April 2017
Mitrany has received a very disturbing email. People are presenting themselves as the 'Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni (WWANA)', and are trying to make innocent people a member of their so-called organization. Yet, this organization does not exist, and is only after your money. One RUG student has already been approached by these criminals. If they contact you, do hang up the phone. Ms Huttinga, student advisor of IRIO in Groningen received a message from a student containing the following:
On March 31st, 2017 I received a phone call from number +(929)302-3420 at 9:55am, Mexico City time. It showed in the screen of my phone as an incoming call from New York, USA. Now it shows as a number from Pakistan! The caller identified herself as Laura Wright from the Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni (WWANA) which was in partnership with RUG for this project. She obtained my details from Facebook. I answered to an advertisement that looked like it was being sponsored by University of Groningen, where I studied in 2012. The advertisement promoted an alumni network from RUG. I left my contact details (mobile phone number and e-mail).
This is their official website: https://www.wwana.com/
Laura’s English was excellent (no Pakistani or Dutch accent). She said she was going to follow up on my application to WWANA. She asked a lot of information regarding my educational background and current job, which I stupidly provided. She also asked about my carrier goals.
After the questionnaire, she said my application was approved and then she sold me a lifetime membership for USD$489, which I refused. Then she offered a 5 years membership for USD$389, which I refused too. Then she offered a 1 year membership for USD$189, which I unfortunately accepted. She took my credit card details and my billing address. She even provided me with a confirmation number #1417085.
She said I would receive an introduction package in my e-mail. She said she will call again to follow up to see if I received the package the week after. Then, she read to me how my profile would look like in their website. As I did not receive anything during that day, I felt suspicious.
Next morning, I called my bank and asked them to cancel the charge. The bank said the charge is in authorization status but, as I provided my details, they cannot cancel the charge. I then proceed to request the cancelation of my credit card. Now I have Googled the website and phone number and they are reported as scam.
24 April 2017
Mitrany has received a very disturbing email. People are presenting themselves as the 'Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni (WWANA)', and are trying to make innocent people a member of their so-called organization. Yet, this organization does not exist, and is only after your money. One RUG student has already been approached by these criminals. If they contact you, do hang up the phone. Ms Huttinga, student advisor of IRIO in Groningen received a message from a student containing the following:
On March 31st, 2017 I received a phone call from number +(929)302-3420 at 9:55am, Mexico City time. It showed in the screen of my phone as an incoming call from New York, USA. Now it shows as a number from Pakistan! The caller identified herself as Laura Wright from the Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni (WWANA) which was in partnership with RUG for this project. She obtained my details from Facebook. I answered to an advertisement that looked like it was being sponsored by University of Groningen, where I studied in 2012. The advertisement promoted an alumni network from RUG. I left my contact details (mobile phone number and e-mail).
This is their official website: https://www.wwana.com/
Laura’s English was excellent (no Pakistani or Dutch accent). She said she was going to follow up on my application to WWANA. She asked a lot of information regarding my educational background and current job, which I stupidly provided. She also asked about my carrier goals.
After the questionnaire, she said my application was approved and then she sold me a lifetime membership for USD$489, which I refused. Then she offered a 5 years membership for USD$389, which I refused too. Then she offered a 1 year membership for USD$189, which I unfortunately accepted. She took my credit card details and my billing address. She even provided me with a confirmation number #1417085.
She said I would receive an introduction package in my e-mail. She said she will call again to follow up to see if I received the package the week after. Then, she read to me how my profile would look like in their website. As I did not receive anything during that day, I felt suspicious.
Next morning, I called my bank and asked them to cancel the charge. The bank said the charge is in authorization status but, as I provided my details, they cannot cancel the charge. I then proceed to request the cancelation of my credit card. Now I have Googled the website and phone number and they are reported as scam.
GMM 8-21 APRIL
8 April 2017
The Mitrany board 2016-2017 invites all members to the annual General Members Meeting (GMM) of the Mitrany Alumni Network IRIO. In contrast to previous years, the meeting will take place digitally. This entails that the documents concerning the board's strategy and evaluation thereof can be found on our webpage, click here. We invite all members to send us their comments and questions to mitrany@rug.nl.
The format was changed to a digital GMM in order to allow a larger share of our members to have the opportunity to inquire about Mitrany's activities and strategy as well as to share with us their ideas and input for future activities, so that Mitrany can develop and improve taking into account all members wishes. Since our members are geographically dispersed among many different cities inside and outside the Netherlands we hope this format will give more people the opportunity to provide us with feedback on the network and its policies
We ask you kindly to send us your question and comments before the 21st of April 2017, 11:59PM and we will aim to reply to each question within two weeks. The Mitrany board 2016-2017 is looking forward to receiving your comments and feedback.
8 April 2017
The Mitrany board 2016-2017 invites all members to the annual General Members Meeting (GMM) of the Mitrany Alumni Network IRIO. In contrast to previous years, the meeting will take place digitally. This entails that the documents concerning the board's strategy and evaluation thereof can be found on our webpage, click here. We invite all members to send us their comments and questions to mitrany@rug.nl.
The format was changed to a digital GMM in order to allow a larger share of our members to have the opportunity to inquire about Mitrany's activities and strategy as well as to share with us their ideas and input for future activities, so that Mitrany can develop and improve taking into account all members wishes. Since our members are geographically dispersed among many different cities inside and outside the Netherlands we hope this format will give more people the opportunity to provide us with feedback on the network and its policies
We ask you kindly to send us your question and comments before the 21st of April 2017, 11:59PM and we will aim to reply to each question within two weeks. The Mitrany board 2016-2017 is looking forward to receiving your comments and feedback.
DRINKS IN BRUSSELS ON 25 APRIL
4 April 2017
Hi Brussels people! Another Mitrany Reunion Drinks is coming up. Note down 4 April in your agendas and join us in Le Grand Central (Rue de Belliard 190) from 6:30 PM for some nice drinks and chats!
4 April 2017
Hi Brussels people! Another Mitrany Reunion Drinks is coming up. Note down 4 April in your agendas and join us in Le Grand Central (Rue de Belliard 190) from 6:30 PM for some nice drinks and chats!
DRINKS IN GRONINGEN ON 19 APRIL
4 April 2017
Good news: on Wednesday 19 April 2017 Mitrany will organise alumni drinks in Groningen. The drinks will take place at Borrelcafé Oblomov (Poelestraat 11) from 5PM onwards. You are all invited to join!
4 April 2017
Good news: on Wednesday 19 April 2017 Mitrany will organise alumni drinks in Groningen. The drinks will take place at Borrelcafé Oblomov (Poelestraat 11) from 5PM onwards. You are all invited to join!
DRINKS IN THE HAGUE ON 7 APRIL
24 March 2017
The following First Friday Five O'Clock-drinks will be held on Friday 7 April 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
24 March 2017
The following First Friday Five O'Clock-drinks will be held on Friday 7 April 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
DRINKS IN BRUSSELS ON 21 MARCH
28 February 2017
Hi Brussels people! Another Mitrany Reunion Drinks is coming up. Note down 21 March in your agendas and join us in Le Grand Central (Rue de Belliard 190) for some nice drinks and chats!
28 February 2017
Hi Brussels people! Another Mitrany Reunion Drinks is coming up. Note down 21 March in your agendas and join us in Le Grand Central (Rue de Belliard 190) for some nice drinks and chats!
FIRST DRINKS IN GRONINGEN ON 3 MARCH
11 February 2017
Good news: on Friday 3 March 2017 Mitrany will organise the first regular reunion drinks in Groningen. The drinks will take place at Borrelcafé Oblomov (Poelestraat 11) from 5PM onwards. You are all invited to join!
11 February 2017
Good news: on Friday 3 March 2017 Mitrany will organise the first regular reunion drinks in Groningen. The drinks will take place at Borrelcafé Oblomov (Poelestraat 11) from 5PM onwards. You are all invited to join!
FFF DRINKS IN THE HAGUE ON 3 MARCH
11 February 2017
The following First Friday Five O'Clock-drinks will be held on Friday 3 March 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
11 February 2017
The following First Friday Five O'Clock-drinks will be held on Friday 3 March 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
READ JANUARY'S NEWSLETTER ONLINE
2 February 2017
You can now read January's newsletter online. Click here to read about the stories of alumni, the organisation of Mitrany or a throwback to 1993!
2 February 2017
You can now read January's newsletter online. Click here to read about the stories of alumni, the organisation of Mitrany or a throwback to 1993!
FFF DRINKS IN THE HAGUE ON 3 FEBRUARY
22 January 2017
The following First Friday Five O'Clock-drinks will be held on Friday 3 February 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
22 January 2017
The following First Friday Five O'Clock-drinks will be held on Friday 3 February 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden from 5 PM onwards (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
DRINKS IN BRUSSELS
10 December 2016
Mitrany organises drinks in Brussels on Tuesday 24 January 2017 at 6:30PM in Quartier Léopold (Place du Luxembourg 9) Brussels!
10 December 2016
Mitrany organises drinks in Brussels on Tuesday 24 January 2017 at 6:30PM in Quartier Léopold (Place du Luxembourg 9) Brussels!
NEW YEAR DRINKS
20 December 2016
Mitrany wishes you a very happy New Year and invites you all to our New Years Drinks in The Hague on Friday 13 January 2017 at 5PM in Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14) Den Haag!
20 December 2016
Mitrany wishes you a very happy New Year and invites you all to our New Years Drinks in The Hague on Friday 13 January 2017 at 5PM in Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14) Den Haag!
NO FFF DRINKS IN THE HAGUE IN JANUARY
20 December 2016
In January, there will be no First Friday Five O'clock drinks in The Hague. The following drinks will be held on Friday 3 February 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
20 December 2016
In January, there will be no First Friday Five O'clock drinks in The Hague. The following drinks will be held on Friday 3 February 2017 The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). You are all invited to join!
PHOTOS BACHELOR GRADUATION CEREMONY
20 December 2016
Under 'Association' > 'Pictures', you can find some photos Study Association Clio made during the bachelor graduation ceremony of 3 November 2016. You can also click here.
20 December 2016
Under 'Association' > 'Pictures', you can find some photos Study Association Clio made during the bachelor graduation ceremony of 3 November 2016. You can also click here.
FIRST FRIDAY FIVE O'CLOCK THE HAGUE!
3 December 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network organises drinks for people living in or near The Hague every first Friday of the month at five O'clock! The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). The next drinks will be held on Friday 6 January, from 5pm onwards. You are all invited to join!
3 December 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network organises drinks for people living in or near The Hague every first Friday of the month at five O'clock! The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). The next drinks will be held on Friday 6 January, from 5pm onwards. You are all invited to join!
ALUMNI DRINKS IN BRUSSELS
14 November 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network Brussels will organise drinks for people living in or near Brussels for the first time! The drinks take place at Quartier Leopold (Place du Luxembourg 9, Brussels). The drinks will be held on Tuesday 22 November, from 6pm onwards. You are all invited to join!
14 November 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network Brussels will organise drinks for people living in or near Brussels for the first time! The drinks take place at Quartier Leopold (Place du Luxembourg 9, Brussels). The drinks will be held on Tuesday 22 November, from 6pm onwards. You are all invited to join!
FIRST FRIDAY FIVE O'CLOCK THE HAGUE!
13 November 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network organises drinks for people living in or near The Hague every first Friday of the month at five O'clock! The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). The next drinks will be held on Friday 2 December, from 5pm onwards. You are all invited to join!
13 November 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network organises drinks for people living in or near The Hague every first Friday of the month at five O'clock! The drinks take place at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). The next drinks will be held on Friday 2 December, from 5pm onwards. You are all invited to join!
NEW BOARD INTRODUCTION
22 October 2016
We are the new board and we are looking forward to working for Mitrany to provide all alumni with a platform where they can re-connect and network. Please join us at the upcoming drinks in The Hague and Brussels (to be announced soon) and get to know us!
Read more, click here!
22 October 2016
We are the new board and we are looking forward to working for Mitrany to provide all alumni with a platform where they can re-connect and network. Please join us at the upcoming drinks in The Hague and Brussels (to be announced soon) and get to know us!
Read more, click here!
MONTHLY DRINKS IN THE HAGUE!
21 October 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network will organise drinks for people living in or near The Hague every first Friday of the month from now on! The drinks will be at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). The first drinks will be held on Friday 4 November, from 5pm to 7pm. You are all invited to join!
21 October 2016
Mitrany Alumni Network will organise drinks for people living in or near The Hague every first Friday of the month from now on! The drinks will be at Café De Eeuwige Jachtvelden (Plein 14, 2511CR Den Haag). The first drinks will be held on Friday 4 November, from 5pm to 7pm. You are all invited to join!
General Members Meeting & Annual Alumni Dinner
On the 3rd of June, Mitrany will close the academic year with the General Member Meeting in Groningen. On this evening, the past academic year will be evaluated and plans and advises for the upcoming year will be presented.
The GMM will start at 17:00 at Café de Keyzer. Click here to find the documents for the GMM.
Afterwards, the Board will have dinner and drinks, feel free to join!
The GMM will start at 17:00 at Café de Keyzer. Click here to find the documents for the GMM.
Afterwards, the Board will have dinner and drinks, feel free to join!
Alumni Symposium: "Leadership & Sustainability"
On the 13th of May, the annual Mitrany symposium will take place in Amsterdam. This year, we hope to spark a discussion between experts and our alumni about the theme "Leadership & Sustainability". The symposium is specifically designed to give alumni the opportunity to share their point of view on sustainability and to offer a starting point to further sustainable ways of conduct within their own organization or working field. Read more!
Research Report on IRIO Alumni and Board Pictures online
In 2012, a highly interesting research on employment possibilities and working fields of IRIO alumni was conducted by the department, revealing detailed information about alumni's career paths. The research report has now been made available for all alumni. Also, the year report on Mitrany's latest developments, its organisation and events has been published. Read both of the documents here.
Also, the board picture is online now and a new page with information about the different board members has been created. If you are curious about the faces behind the Mitrany Board 2015-2016, click here.
Also, the board picture is online now and a new page with information about the different board members has been created. If you are curious about the faces behind the Mitrany Board 2015-2016, click here.
Research Output IR/IO Department
First of all, Mitrany wishes you all the best for 2016! The start of a new year is a moment to think about the future but also to reflect upon the past. Therefore, a report on the research output of the IR/IO department in 2015 has been published on our website. Every few months, a list of new publications and research output from the department will be made available on the website of Mitrany. You can find the output of 2015 here.
We are hoping to see you on one of our activities in 2016!
We are hoping to see you on one of our activities in 2016!
On the 27th of November, Alumni Drinks will take place in Utrecht. Drop by to network or to catch up with some fellow students from your time in Groningen! The drinks will take place at Restaurant Zeyn from 17:00 onward.
A few Alumni will give presentations about their career paths and students joining the Clio Career Days to Utrecht will be visiting the drinks as well to gain new insights on their job orientation. We hope to see you in Utrecht!
Mitrany welcomes its 1000th member!
Jauk Bierema became Mitrany's 1000th member today. In way of celebration Mitrany and Foreign Affairs offered him a free subscription to and student dicount for all Mitrany members! For this offer and others click on the partners page above.
General Members Meeting & Board Handover
As the academic year draws to a close, Mitrany invites all alumni back to Groningen for our General Members Meeting (GMM) on Friday, 5 June 2015, from 18.00h at Café De Keyzer (Turftorenstraat 4): a great opportunity to reunite with alumni, staff, and students, welcome the new board, and also visit the legendary Night of Art & Science on Saturday 6th.
The GMM will not only reminisce about the months gone by, but also appoint a new board for those to come. We would like to thank all applicants for the soon to be vacated positions, and proudly present the candidates for the academic year 2015-2016:
Ella Sebamalai (Chair)
Roos Venema (Secretary)
Marieke van der Westen (Treasurer)
David Shim (Department Representative)
Annieke Mossel (Public Relations)
Liv Aabye (Network)
The newly elected Commissioner Corporate Relations on the Clio board, Claire Defossez, will join the Mitrany board as representative for the study association.
Looking forward to welcoming you back to Groningen on Friday, June 5th!
On behalf of the board
Dorien van Dam
Secretary
The GMM will not only reminisce about the months gone by, but also appoint a new board for those to come. We would like to thank all applicants for the soon to be vacated positions, and proudly present the candidates for the academic year 2015-2016:
Ella Sebamalai (Chair)
Roos Venema (Secretary)
Marieke van der Westen (Treasurer)
David Shim (Department Representative)
Annieke Mossel (Public Relations)
Liv Aabye (Network)
The newly elected Commissioner Corporate Relations on the Clio board, Claire Defossez, will join the Mitrany board as representative for the study association.
Looking forward to welcoming you back to Groningen on Friday, June 5th!
On behalf of the board
Dorien van Dam
Secretary
Spring Reunion
Hope to see you in the Eeuwige Jachtvelden! Don't forget to let us know you are comming here
Justitia et Pax: discussion on human rights
On 3 December Justitia et Pax offers you the opportunity to engage in a discussion with ten human rights activist from all over the world. Who are they? What do they do? Why is their work so important? How do they deal with the threats they face every day? These questions and many more will be answered over the course of the evening. To sign up send an email to: janita.visser@justitiaetpax.nl.
The evening will be held at the Nutshuis in The Hague from 8-10 pm, entry is free. for more information check out their Facebook page
The evening will be held at the Nutshuis in The Hague from 8-10 pm, entry is free. for more information check out their Facebook page
Europe Lecture 2014
In light of the growing instability in Europe's neighbourhood and the European Union's aspiration to become a full-fledged actor in international peacekeeping, the theme of this year's Europe Lecture 'Europe in the World: Peace and Security' is of major interest.
How can Europe survive in an Asian century? What is the importance and meaning of Europe in the world? How should Europe address the international challenges that lie ahead, considering the recent and ongoing power shifts in the global realm?
Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is the former president of Latvia and, to this day, involved in global political affairs through various organisations. When Latvia acceded to both the EU and NATO in 2004 many attributed that success in part to her leadership.
Prof. Jonathan Holslag is co-founder of the Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies and lecturer on international relations at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He is one of the most prominent European specialists in Asian affairs and a rising star in the field of geopolitics.
The lecture will be moderated by Tom de Bruijn, alderman of The Hague and former permanent representative at the EU.
Practical information
Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 - 17h00
Venue: Kloosterkerk, The Hague (Lange Voorhout 4)
Tickets: € 12,50 (students € 7,50)
Website: www.europelecture.com
How can Europe survive in an Asian century? What is the importance and meaning of Europe in the world? How should Europe address the international challenges that lie ahead, considering the recent and ongoing power shifts in the global realm?
Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is the former president of Latvia and, to this day, involved in global political affairs through various organisations. When Latvia acceded to both the EU and NATO in 2004 many attributed that success in part to her leadership.
Prof. Jonathan Holslag is co-founder of the Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies and lecturer on international relations at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He is one of the most prominent European specialists in Asian affairs and a rising star in the field of geopolitics.
The lecture will be moderated by Tom de Bruijn, alderman of The Hague and former permanent representative at the EU.
Practical information
Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 - 17h00
Venue: Kloosterkerk, The Hague (Lange Voorhout 4)
Tickets: € 12,50 (students € 7,50)
Website: www.europelecture.com
Power & Energy: Resources, Conflicts & Geopolitics
Dear Alumni,
Coming Thursday, 21 August, 20:00-22:00 hrs in Groningen Forum we organize a special event on "Power & Energy: Resources, Conflicts & Geopolitics". Journalist Daan de Wit will interview two experts, Wiliam Engdahl & Willem Middelkoop, on the basis of fragments from documentaries about questions like:
- What is the role of energy in the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya en Syria?
- What is at stake in Ukraine and to what extent are ongoing actions aimed at Russia and China?
- What are the respective interests of secret services, big corporations and governments in relation to energy?
(The event is part of the Groningen Energy Summer School)
Hope to see you all!
Jaap de Wilde
Coming Thursday, 21 August, 20:00-22:00 hrs in Groningen Forum we organize a special event on "Power & Energy: Resources, Conflicts & Geopolitics". Journalist Daan de Wit will interview two experts, Wiliam Engdahl & Willem Middelkoop, on the basis of fragments from documentaries about questions like:
- What is the role of energy in the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya en Syria?
- What is at stake in Ukraine and to what extent are ongoing actions aimed at Russia and China?
- What are the respective interests of secret services, big corporations and governments in relation to energy?
(The event is part of the Groningen Energy Summer School)
Hope to see you all!
Jaap de Wilde
Call for Papers
Meet the new board of Mitrany
On Saturday, 14 June, Mitrany's new board was installed by the General Members Meeting at Café De Wolthoorn in Groningen. Please allow us to introduce ourselves, while we praise our predecessors, welcome new members to our ever expanding network, and invite you all for after-summer drinks at Café-restaurant De Eeuwige Jachtvelden in The Hague on Thursday, 11 September 2014, from 17:00h. Until then, please find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and may you have a beautiful summer.
M.C. (Tim) Huiskes, MA
Chairman; IRIO Alumnus
After years of active involvement in European youth politics, and a short time marketing one of the world's leading airlines as part of his Master's internship, Tim is currently Lecturer at the Department of International Relations and International Organization (IRIO) at the University of Groningen (RUG), where he specializes in European integration. He is also co-founder of the Groningen Debating Society of International Relations and the IRIO magazine Checks & Balances.
D. (Dorien) van Dam
Secretary; IRIO Bachelor student
After a year of travelling Europe, Dorien decided to settle in Groningen and study IRIO at the RUG. As a fresh second-year Bachelor student, Dorien has been active on the Mitrany Committee last year, as Commissioner External Affairs, and is now looking forward to continue working with Mitrany on the Board as Secretary.
H. (Hester) van Kammen, BA
Treasurer; IRIO Bachelor alumnus
Hester is 22 years old, originally from Harkema (Frisia), and received her IRIO Bachelor's degree in June 2014. From September on, she will start the pre-master Central-East European Economies. In her spare time, she has been active as Treasurer for study association Clio (2012-2013), and works as direct sales promoter for regional newspapers.
G. (Guido) Groot, BA
PR and Publications; IRIO Bachelor alumnus
Guido (23) was born and raised in Dordrecht. He finished the IRIO Bachelor in 2014, and started on the Master programme in February of that year. He will also start with a Master in Middle-Eastern Studies during the academic year of 2014-2015. During his student career, Guido has been active within both Clio and student association Albertus.
R. (Ruwan) Linders, BA
Mitrany Network; IRIO Bachelor alumnus
Ruwan will fulfill the position of Commisioner Internal Network on the Mitrany Board. He completed the Bachelor IRIO, and is currently enrolled in the Master programme Journalism at the Faculty of Arts of the RUG. He is very much looking forward to meeting you during one of our events in the upcoming year.
R. (Rowana) Legito
Clio Board Representative; IRIO Bachelor student
Rowana (22) is a Bachelor student IRIO at the RUG. She is the Commissioner Corporate Relations on the Board of Clio (2014-2015), and the Clio Board Representative on the Mitrany Board.
Prof. dr J.H. (Jaap) de Wilde
Staff Representative (until September)
Since 2007, Jaap de Wilde is Professor in International Relations (IR) & Security Studies at the IRIO Department of the RUG. He is governor of Globalisation Studies Groningen, which he co-founded in 2010. Since 2013 he is chairman of the Dutch Foundation for Peace Research. He is also Chairman of the Elimu Foundation; a non-profit organisation to support the education of young women in developing countries.
From 2001 to 2007, De Wilde was Professor in European Security Studies at the Department of Political Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and from 1995-2007 Senior Research Fellow in European Studies and IR Theory at the Centre for European Studies (CES), University of Twente. From 1993-1995 he worked as senior research fellow at the Copenhagen Peace Research Institute (COPRI).
Dr N.M.T. (Nadine) Voelkner
Staff Representative (starting September)
Nadine Voelkner is Assistant Professor in IR at the RUG.
M.C. (Tim) Huiskes, MA
Chairman; IRIO Alumnus
After years of active involvement in European youth politics, and a short time marketing one of the world's leading airlines as part of his Master's internship, Tim is currently Lecturer at the Department of International Relations and International Organization (IRIO) at the University of Groningen (RUG), where he specializes in European integration. He is also co-founder of the Groningen Debating Society of International Relations and the IRIO magazine Checks & Balances.
D. (Dorien) van Dam
Secretary; IRIO Bachelor student
After a year of travelling Europe, Dorien decided to settle in Groningen and study IRIO at the RUG. As a fresh second-year Bachelor student, Dorien has been active on the Mitrany Committee last year, as Commissioner External Affairs, and is now looking forward to continue working with Mitrany on the Board as Secretary.
H. (Hester) van Kammen, BA
Treasurer; IRIO Bachelor alumnus
Hester is 22 years old, originally from Harkema (Frisia), and received her IRIO Bachelor's degree in June 2014. From September on, she will start the pre-master Central-East European Economies. In her spare time, she has been active as Treasurer for study association Clio (2012-2013), and works as direct sales promoter for regional newspapers.
G. (Guido) Groot, BA
PR and Publications; IRIO Bachelor alumnus
Guido (23) was born and raised in Dordrecht. He finished the IRIO Bachelor in 2014, and started on the Master programme in February of that year. He will also start with a Master in Middle-Eastern Studies during the academic year of 2014-2015. During his student career, Guido has been active within both Clio and student association Albertus.
R. (Ruwan) Linders, BA
Mitrany Network; IRIO Bachelor alumnus
Ruwan will fulfill the position of Commisioner Internal Network on the Mitrany Board. He completed the Bachelor IRIO, and is currently enrolled in the Master programme Journalism at the Faculty of Arts of the RUG. He is very much looking forward to meeting you during one of our events in the upcoming year.
R. (Rowana) Legito
Clio Board Representative; IRIO Bachelor student
Rowana (22) is a Bachelor student IRIO at the RUG. She is the Commissioner Corporate Relations on the Board of Clio (2014-2015), and the Clio Board Representative on the Mitrany Board.
Prof. dr J.H. (Jaap) de Wilde
Staff Representative (until September)
Since 2007, Jaap de Wilde is Professor in International Relations (IR) & Security Studies at the IRIO Department of the RUG. He is governor of Globalisation Studies Groningen, which he co-founded in 2010. Since 2013 he is chairman of the Dutch Foundation for Peace Research. He is also Chairman of the Elimu Foundation; a non-profit organisation to support the education of young women in developing countries.
From 2001 to 2007, De Wilde was Professor in European Security Studies at the Department of Political Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and from 1995-2007 Senior Research Fellow in European Studies and IR Theory at the Centre for European Studies (CES), University of Twente. From 1993-1995 he worked as senior research fellow at the Copenhagen Peace Research Institute (COPRI).
Dr N.M.T. (Nadine) Voelkner
Staff Representative (starting September)
Nadine Voelkner is Assistant Professor in IR at the RUG.
Dear Mitrany Network,
We are pleased to present the Mitrany Candidate Board of 2014-2015.
Chairman: Tim Huiskes (alumnus IRIO)
Secretary: Dorien van Dam (student IRIO)
Treasurer: Hester van Kammer (alumna IRIO)
PR and Publications: Guido Groot (alumnus IRIO, master student IRIO)
Commissioner Mitrany Network: Ruwan Linders (alumnus IRIO)
Clio Representative: Rowana Legito
Department Representative: Jaap de Wilde
*Department Representative: Nadine Voelkner
Nadine Voelker will fulfill the position of Department Representative from September onward.
On July 14th at 16.00 drinks will take place in Groningen at 't Wolthoorn. At this time the candidate Board will be installed. You all invited to come and congratulate the new Board and enjoy a few drinks with us and other fellow alumni.
We are pleased to present the Mitrany Candidate Board of 2014-2015.
Chairman: Tim Huiskes (alumnus IRIO)
Secretary: Dorien van Dam (student IRIO)
Treasurer: Hester van Kammer (alumna IRIO)
PR and Publications: Guido Groot (alumnus IRIO, master student IRIO)
Commissioner Mitrany Network: Ruwan Linders (alumnus IRIO)
Clio Representative: Rowana Legito
Department Representative: Jaap de Wilde
*Department Representative: Nadine Voelkner
Nadine Voelker will fulfill the position of Department Representative from September onward.
On July 14th at 16.00 drinks will take place in Groningen at 't Wolthoorn. At this time the candidate Board will be installed. You all invited to come and congratulate the new Board and enjoy a few drinks with us and other fellow alumni.
Keep the following dates available:
8th of May 2014 : Mitrany will organize drinks in "De eeuwige Jachtvelden" in The Hague! We hope to see a lot of you there for a beer or two, to meet up with other Alumni and maybe share some ideas about Mitrany.
14th of June 2014 : During the RUG lustrum week, Mitrany organizes drinks in "De Wolthoorn" in Groningen. This is the moment to revive your memories about studying in Groningen since the university is around the corner and we expect a lot of RUG Alumni in our beloved city. Also, the new Mitrany board will be installed that day. Who exactly will be in it is still to be announced.
See you very soon!
8th of May 2014 : Mitrany will organize drinks in "De eeuwige Jachtvelden" in The Hague! We hope to see a lot of you there for a beer or two, to meet up with other Alumni and maybe share some ideas about Mitrany.
14th of June 2014 : During the RUG lustrum week, Mitrany organizes drinks in "De Wolthoorn" in Groningen. This is the moment to revive your memories about studying in Groningen since the university is around the corner and we expect a lot of RUG Alumni in our beloved city. Also, the new Mitrany board will be installed that day. Who exactly will be in it is still to be announced.
See you very soon!
The Mitrany board and the committee are looking forward to the drinks in "De Wolthoorn" in Groningen on the 14th of June! Make sure to be there, to see who will be in the next Mitrany board and to meet up with your fellow Alumni during the RUG400 Lustrum week.
Committee 2013-2014
Mitrany is pleased to welcome the new committee of this year:
Chairman: Rowana Legito
Secretary: Theresa Bilz
Commissioner External Affairs: Dorien van Dam
Commissioner Mitrany Network: Mara Bubberman
PR: Annieke Mossel
Board Representative: Renée Hunter
Mitrany is pleased to welcome the new committee of this year:
Chairman: Rowana Legito
Secretary: Theresa Bilz
Commissioner External Affairs: Dorien van Dam
Commissioner Mitrany Network: Mara Bubberman
PR: Annieke Mossel
Board Representative: Renée Hunter
IRIO celebrating 25 years of International Relations
Board of 2012-2013
On May 24th the new members of the Board of Mitrany was installed.
Chairman: Anna Arian Alumna
Secretary: Renée Hunter Board Member Clio
Treasurer: Emi Visser Student IRIO
General Member: Jaap de Wilde Professor IRIO
Special regards to Mara van der Meer and Vincenzo Rekveld for their work in setting up the Network this past year.
Survey
A survey was conducted by Mitrany in order to be able to get a clear view where IRIO alumni ended up the last five years.
Click here to see the results of the first part of the research!
Click here to see the results of the first part of the research!