On 13 February, the Open University is organising an Informatics Study Day in Utrecht. As part of the exploration for 2026, this event is open to KIVI members, who can register for free.

The study day consists of several substantive sessions, some of which can also be followed live online (hybrid). Via the registration form, you can indicate for each session whether you will be physically present in Utrecht or participate online.

Online participants will receive the participation link by e-mail a few days before the event.

Programme study day Computer Science and Information Science Friday 13 February 2026 Domstad Utrecht

Parallel session 1

12:45 - 14:15basic academic skills for information science IB4902 (location)
12:45- 14:15graduation meeting AI/CS/SE (location)
12:45 - 14:15linear algebra and stochastics IB0602 (hybrid)
12:45- 14:15vAF undergraduate computer science IB9902 (hybrid,private)
12:45- 14:15advanced Object Oriented Programming IB0902 (hybrid, private)
12:45- 14:15responsible Artificial Intelligence IM0802 (hybrid)
12:45- 14:15artificial Intelligence IB2802 (hybrid)
14:15 - 14:30room change
14:30 - 15:30Introduction to Information Science IB0212 (hybrid, closed)
14:30 - 15:30Welcome Information Science (pre)master (hybrid)
14:30 - 15:30Software testing IB3202 (hybrid)
14:30 - 16:00VAF bachelor computer science IB9902 (location, closed)
14:30 - 15:30Kick-off meeting VAF masters AI/CS/SE (location, private)
14:30 - 15:30Deep Neural Engineering IM1102 (hybrid)
15.30 - 16:30Walk-out / Buffet
16.30 - 17:30'Data Science in Military Operations' by Prof Dr Roy Lindelauf (venue)
17.45 - 18:45Parallel session 3
17.45 - 18.45 hrsGeneral content session INF (location)
17.45 - 18.45 hrsIntroduction to Computer Science part 1 IB0102 (location)
17.45 - 18.45 hrsProgramming with Python IB3502 (hybrid)
17.45 - 18.45 hrsFormal languages and automata part 1 IB0802 (hybrid)
17.45 - 18.45 hrsKey Topics in Artificial Intelligence IM0712 (hybrid)
17.45 - 18.45 hrsAppLab part 1 IB2602 (hybrid, closed)
17.45 - 18.45 hrsConcepts of programming languages part 1 IB2702 (hybrid)
18.45 - 19.00 hrsRoom change
19.00 - 20.00 hrsPearl session 4
19.00 - 20.00 hrsGraduation meeting AI/CS/SE (location)
19.00 - 20.00 hrsIntroduction to Computer Science part 2 IB0102 (location, private)
19.00 - 20.00 hrsDesign for Change IM0603 (hybrid)
19.00 - 20.00 hrsFormal languages and automata part 2 (hybrid)
19.00 - 20.00 hrsCommunication skills IB1402 (location, private)
19.00 - 20.00 hrsAppLab part 2 IB2602 (hybrid, private)
19.00 - 20.00 hrsConcepts of programming languages part 2 IB2702 (hybrid)
20.00 hoursEnd of programme

Registration for KIVI members

In the application form at Study Phase , choose the option ''I am a member of KIVI"

More information and registration