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18 February 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
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23 February 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM
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25 February 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
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02 March from 7:30 PM until 12:00 AM
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05 until 08 March 2026
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12 March 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM
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VESTING Conference

On this one-day event, several speakers will come to tell about their experiences, applications or views on a theme. The day also consists of two case rounds in which several interesting companies will show students some applications in the field of econometrics, operations research or actuarial studies.

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Gupta European Programme

Before taking off, participants will attend various inhouse days in the Netherlands. During the trip, we will visit several companies with the aim to experience the business culture. The companies differ greatly in their specialities and will shed light on how econometric study skills can be applied abroad. Naturally, there will also be plenty of time to discover the amazing attractions our location has to offer.

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02 February 2026

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14 January 2026

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05 January 2026
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The angel and the devil on an infinite chessboard

17 february 2026

Imagine a chessboard stretching endlessly in all directions. In this unusual game however, there are only two actors: The angel, who is our hero of the play, and the devil. The angel moves in a manner similar to a chess king, except that the distance he may travel is determined by some fixed power k. For example, an angel with power 3 can on each turn travel 3 squares from its starting location. The devil can move to any square he likes, and in turn burns that same square, making it permanently inaccessible for the angel. Our question is: is it eventually possible for the devil to trap the angel, leaving it with no squares to fly to, or will the angel always be able to escape?
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Leandro Slagboom

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Why Economists Disagree Even When Looking at the Same Data

30 december 2025

Economists often appear in public debates, disagreeing on the same topic as if they are speaking two completely different languages. One study claims inflation is driven by excess demand, another points to supply shocks. Some economists argue that higher interest rates slow the economy, while others suggest they merely follow economic downturns rather than cause them. Perhaps the most puzzling is that these disagreements continue when economists analyse the same data. The numbers are identical, the time periods overlap, yet the conclusions still differ. How can experts trained in the same field reach such different answers from the same evidence?
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Albert Pierik

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Why the other line is always faster

23 december 2025

We have all been there. You stand in the supermarket, scanning the checkout landscape like a grandmaster surveying a chessboard. You spot it: the short line. Three people, modest baskets, a cashier who looks caffeinated. You commit. Two minutes later, the woman in the “long” line next to you is already paying and leaving. Meanwhile, your cashier has called for a price check on an unscannable item, and the person in front of you is counting out pennies. At that point it no longer feels like bad luck, but like the world is against you. But as it turns out, your frustration isn't just a mood; it’s a fascinating intersection of psychology, social justice, and cold, hard probability.
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Nanne Postma

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