SENSE the Society
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An interdisciplinary society for English-speaking language professionals in the Netherlands: #editors, #translators, #interpreters, #copywriters, educators...
On 11 December, the EFA will be hosting 'Editing with compassion,' a live webinar about the role that empathy plays in editing.
Visit their website for more information and to RSVP.
community.the-efa.org/events/Event...
Visit their website for more information and to RSVP.
community.the-efa.org/events/Event...
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On 11 December, the EFA will be hosting 'Editing with compassion,' a live webinar about the role that empathy plays in editing.
Visit their website for more information and to RSVP.
community.the-efa.org/events/Event...
Visit their website for more information and to RSVP.
community.the-efa.org/events/Event...
In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans argues that every translation job is, in fact, a transcreation project. Do you agree?
Hear more of his thoughts on transcreation at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
Hear more of his thoughts on transcreation at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans argues that every translation job is, in fact, a transcreation project. Do you agree?
Hear more of his thoughts on transcreation at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
Hear more of his thoughts on transcreation at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
We’re excited to see all of our Amsterdam-based friends and colleagues on 9 December for our monthly Amsterdam SIG meet-up!
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re excited to see all of our Amsterdam-based friends and colleagues on 9 December for our monthly Amsterdam SIG meet-up!
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Thanks to everyone who attended the SENSE SGM last weekend in Utrecht. We are so excited about the future of SENSE, and appreciate everyone who participated in shaping it with us!
For those who weren't able to attend, stay tuned for updates in the upcoming weeks.
#makingSENSE
For those who weren't able to attend, stay tuned for updates in the upcoming weeks.
#makingSENSE
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Thanks to everyone who attended the SENSE SGM last weekend in Utrecht. We are so excited about the future of SENSE, and appreciate everyone who participated in shaping it with us!
For those who weren't able to attend, stay tuned for updates in the upcoming weeks.
#makingSENSE
For those who weren't able to attend, stay tuned for updates in the upcoming weeks.
#makingSENSE
Are you interested in adding freelance interpreting to your list of services? If so, come join SENSE and Corinne McKay on 11 December for this free, one-hour session!
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Time: 19:30–20:45
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Time: 19:30–20:45
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you interested in adding freelance interpreting to your list of services? If so, come join SENSE and Corinne McKay on 11 December for this free, one-hour session!
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Time: 19:30–20:45
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Time: 19:30–20:45
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
The UniSIG presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI is tomorrow! Registration closes today at 17:00 - don’t forget to save your place!
We can’t wait to see all of you there.
Date: 28 November 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00 CET
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
We can’t wait to see all of you there.
Date: 28 November 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00 CET
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The UniSIG presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI is tomorrow! Registration closes today at 17:00 - don’t forget to save your place!
We can’t wait to see all of you there.
Date: 28 November 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00 CET
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
We can’t wait to see all of you there.
Date: 28 November 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00 CET
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Some clients may ask you to ‘transcreate’ or ‘adapt’ a text instead of translating it. But what is transcreation?
In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans shares everything you need to know about the magical world of transcreation.
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans shares everything you need to know about the magical world of transcreation.
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Some clients may ask you to ‘transcreate’ or ‘adapt’ a text instead of translating it. But what is transcreation?
In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans shares everything you need to know about the magical world of transcreation.
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans shares everything you need to know about the magical world of transcreation.
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...
On 3 December, join EASE for a free DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
EASE DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability - EASE
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On 3 December, join EASE for a free DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
Join us for the last Amsterdam SIG meet-up of the year on 9 December. What better way to start the holiday season than with your favourite friends at SENSE?
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us for the last Amsterdam SIG meet-up of the year on 9 December. What better way to start the holiday season than with your favourite friends at SENSE?
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
Interpreting is an exciting and dynamic career, offering the chance to bridge language gaps in real time. This one-hour session with Corinne McKay provides practical strategies for launching and running a successful freelance interpreting business.
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Interpreting is an exciting and dynamic career, offering the chance to bridge language gaps in real time. This one-hour session with Corinne McKay provides practical strategies for launching and running a successful freelance interpreting business.
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
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...
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
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...
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...
Join EASE on 25 November for an exciting webinar: How technology and data can help editors uphold research integrity.
You can find out more at ease.org.uk/event/ease-w....
You can find out more at ease.org.uk/event/ease-w....
EASE Webinar: How technology and data can help editors uphold research integrity - EASE
Please join us for an insightful webinar that will bring together research integrity specialists, product managers, and data and analytics specialists to discuss how technology and data are helping…
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join EASE on 25 November for an exciting webinar: How technology and data can help editors uphold research integrity.
You can find out more at ease.org.uk/event/ease-w....
You can find out more at ease.org.uk/event/ease-w....
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....
More information and registration at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 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....
More information and registration at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
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...
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
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...
You can find the info and let us know you’re coming at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
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...
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
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...
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...
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!
Welcome, Tom!
November 12, 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!
Welcome, Tom!
On 3 December, join EASE for a free DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
EASE DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability - EASE
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On 3 December, join EASE for a free DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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....
If you’re in Helsinki, join our sister society, NEaT, for their event on sensitivity in language.
'Join Mia Spangenberg in Helsinki on 7 November 2025 for a talk about language sensitivity and what counts as acceptable today.'
You can learn more and RSVP at nordicedit.fi/neat-sensiti....
'Join Mia Spangenberg in Helsinki on 7 November 2025 for a talk about language sensitivity and what counts as acceptable today.'
You can learn more and RSVP at nordicedit.fi/neat-sensiti....
NEaT deep dive: Sensitivity in language – NEaT
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
If you’re in Helsinki, join our sister society, NEaT, for their event on sensitivity in language.
'Join Mia Spangenberg in Helsinki on 7 November 2025 for a talk about language sensitivity and what counts as acceptable today.'
You can learn more and RSVP at nordicedit.fi/neat-sensiti....
'Join Mia Spangenberg in Helsinki on 7 November 2025 for a talk about language sensitivity and what counts as acceptable today.'
You can learn more and RSVP at nordicedit.fi/neat-sensiti....
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 14:30–16:30
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
October 31, 2025 at 3:32 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...
Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 14:30–16:30
RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
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....
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
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....
Join SENSE on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
Are you a Master's student in translation and linguistic studies or a professional linguist? Consider registering for the 2025 Annual virtual visit to DG Translation!
You can learn more and save your spot at commission.europa.eu/get-involved....
You can learn more and save your spot at commission.europa.eu/get-involved....
Virtual visit to DG Translation
You are a master's student in language studies and curious to know how translators in the European Commission work? Register to the virtual visit to meet and ask questions to translators.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you a Master's student in translation and linguistic studies or a professional linguist? Consider registering for the 2025 Annual virtual visit to DG Translation!
You can learn more and save your spot at commission.europa.eu/get-involved....
You can learn more and save your spot at commission.europa.eu/get-involved....