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Astronomy Taster Day 7 February

Date: Thursday 7 February 2019
Explanation: Please note: entrance via the Leiden University Science Campus’
Location: Oort
Niels Bohrweg 2
2333 CA Leiden

Do you want to find out if the Astronomy master’s programme is a good fit for you? Visit Leiden Observatory and take a sneak preview of life as an Astronomy master’s student. You will have lunch with our current master’s students who are happy to share their study experiences with you. Next, you will follow the first lecture of the Astronomy master’s course Large Scale Structure and Galaxy Formation by Prof.dr. Koen Kuijken, professor of galactic astronomy at Leiden Observatory. A tour through the building and drinks with our Astronomy master’s students will conclude your Astronomy Taster Day.

Please note that the Astronomy Taster Day is only open to prospective students with relevant prior education who have not yet applied for the programme.

Programme

12.30	Welcome by Astronomy master’s student Amy Louca at the reception of the Science Campus, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC Leiden
12.45	Lunch with Astronomy master’s students and Study Advisor
13.30	Lecture Large Scale Structure and Galaxy Formation by Prof.dr. Koen Kuijken
15.15	Break with refreshments
15.30	Tour through the building and laboratories
16.00	Drinks with Astronomy master’s students