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An interdisciplinary society for English-speaking language professionals in the Netherlands: #editors, #translators, #interpreters, #copywriters, educators...
Join UniSIG for our upcoming presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI.

Our presenter, David Barick, is a freelance teacher of academic writing who has worked at various universities and teaching hospitals in the Netherlands.

RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you to all of our wonderful #SENSE members and volunteers who have carried us through 35 great years!
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We hope to see all SENSE members this Saturday for the #SenseSGM. We will vote on the 2026 membership fees and discuss changes to the SENSE Rules and Constitution.

More information and registration at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We hope to see you next week in Amsterdam at our monthly meet-up!

You can find the info and let us know you’re coming at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join UniSIG for our upcoming presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI.

SENSE member David Barick summarizes the most interesting takeaways from AI workshops he’s attended and evaluates the efficacy of new AI exercises.

RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Former lawyer and legal translator Tom West joined SENSE in May this year. In this week’s #SENSEblog, Paula interviews Tom about his background and his reasons for joining SENSE. You can learn more about one of our newest members at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

Welcome, Tom!
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There are still spots open for our mini-workshop with Jenny Zonneveld this Friday. Don’t forget to sign up!

Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 14:30–16:30
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: €15 for SENSE members; €20 for non-members
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The SENSE SGM is only two weeks away. Don’t forget to RSVP and learn about the programme at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We are loving our Amsterdam monthly meet-ups!

This month’s event will be on 18 November, same time, same place.

You can find the info and let us know you’re coming at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you interested in learning more about GenAI? Join us on 14 November to learn how you can use GenAI to your advantage as language professionals.

Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 14:30–16:30
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
October 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We are looking forward to seeing all of our SENSE friends in Arnhem tomorrow!

Join SENSE on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: 30 October, 12:00-14:00 CEST
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Intelligent Editing recently released a new version of Draftsmith, an AI-supported editing tool. Interested in learning what’s new and how it can help make your workflows more efficient? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog for a full review by Susan Jenkins.

www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00-14:00
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Calling all SENSE members! Don’t forget to RSVP for the SGM in Utrecht!

We will be voting on the membership fee for 2026 and discussing the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.

You can learn about the proposed changes and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In our upcoming mini-workshop, Jenny Zonneveld addresses the elephant in the room: GenAI. This workshop will look at the skills and qualities that you can use to adapt your working practice and business model to the world of AI. RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s not too late to sign up for SenseMed’s event this Wednesday!

Join us for an hour of sharing experiences regarding our business’s state of health, as well as the steps we've taken to keep our business going strong through recent events.

RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
To all of our SENSE members, it’s time to make your voices heard. You are invited to the Special General Meeting to vote on the membership fee for 2026 and discuss the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.

You can learn more and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A little bit of rain couldn’t dampen our spirits at last week’s #SummerSocial25. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Rotterdam for our annual SENSE event!
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
'An enjoyable day with great food and plenty of opportunities to chat and network.'

What is Tomas describing? If you guessed the SENSE 35-year Jubilee, you’d be right. Interested in the rest of his and Claire’s reviews? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If you’re in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam SIG hopes to see you this Friday for the October meet-up! Join us to eat, drink, and enjoy the company of fellow language professionals.

RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining in at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join SenseMed and fellow language professionals on 15 October to discuss how business has evolved in the past couple of years and what we can do to maintain business health going forward.

Let us know if you can join at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
'Has your business been impacted by AI?'

I'm hosting an informal SenseMed meeting where we can share experiences regarding our business's state of health, as well as which steps we've taken to try to keep our business in the pink (green?).

RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
September 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Amsterdam SIG’s October meet-up will be on Friday, 10 October. Good food, great company - we hope to see you there!

RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining in at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
September 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Maps are frequently used in technical documents to present information on locations and geographical distributions. This Friday, UniSIG will be meeting virtually to learn how to check and improve maps encountered in editing or translation assignments.

RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
September 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM