1. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach1 NIOK Course Catalysis, An Integrated Approach 29 November + 4 December 2009, Schiermonnikoog Arlette Werner, NIOK secretariat

2. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach2 Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research National Research School accredited by Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) Virtual institute seated in Utrecht 8 Participating Universities; ca. 25 professors –Amsterdam, Delft, Eindhoven, Groningen, Nijmegen, Leiden, Utrecht and Twente Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek in de Katalyse

3. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach3 For all areas of catalysis (homogeneous, heterogeneous and biocatalysis), NIOK strives to: –Stimulate excellent multidisciplinary research by bringing together the expertise present in Dutch academia –Provide excellent Master and PhD-education for researchers working in academia and industry NIOK Mission

4. NIOK Structure Secretariat Arlette Werner NIOK Board and Scientific Director Chair: Prof. Dieter Vogt (TU/e) Prof. Bert Weckhuysen (UU) Research Committee Chair: Prof. Leon Lefferts (UT) Scientific Advisory Board Industrial Advisory BoardEducation Committee Chair: Prof. Isabel Arends (TUD)

5. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach5 The NIOK PhD platform voice your opinions directly to the NIOK board increase integration between NIOK graduates, both on a social and on a professional level give you a glimpse of life after the PhD - 2x/year newsletter - PhD@niok.nl Sergio Pacheco (UT) Davide Mores (UU) Dirk Renckens (TUD)

6. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach6 NIOK Courses Postgraduate courses Catalysis, An Integrated Approach (December, annually) Characterisation in Catalysis Research (2010, every 3 yr) Advanced Catalysis Engineering (every 3 yr) Environmental Catalysis (2010) Master courses 2009 overview Biocatalysis Catalytic Surface Science Homogeneous Catalysis Check www.niok.nl for new courses and dates

7. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach7 NIOK bul/certificate Prestigious certificate in the Catalysis field (academe + industry NL & Europe) Requirement: you should pass for the CAIA exam Inform us in time about your thesis and personal details

8. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach8 Netherlands Catalysis Newsletter The Netherlands Catalysis newsletter appears approximately four times a year Subscribe at: www.niok-society.nl

9. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach9 Practical matters for the course

10. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach10 Practical Matters Coffee/tea breaks: –10.15 h –15.15 h More breaks up to you all! Tuesday: 12.45 – 15.15 h excursion (dept/ from Hotel v/d Werff) Wednesday: evening lecture in Hotel v/d Werff

11. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach11 Practical Matters Lunch –12.15 or 12.30 h. at Hotel v.d. Werff Dinner –18.30 h. at Hotel v.d. Werff (19.00 on Tuesday) Drinks are on your own expense –Except: Welcome drinks 1 consumption (wine/other) each dinner

12. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach12 Course Map Course program & participant list Evaluation Form –Please fill in after each lecture/day –Hand in on Friday to Christiaan Tempelman Hand-outs for all lectures –The ones from Niemantsverdriet will be distributed during the course

13. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach13 Examination 3 February 2010 14.00-17.00h, Utrecht –Open book test –3 h for 5 or 6 questions If sufficient interest, resit in March/April (date to be set) Test is obligatory for NIOK graduates and those who want to obtain a certificate (PD, Industry)

14. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach14 Questions? During the course contact –Prof. Dieter Vogt (course director) –Christiaan Tempelman General questions –Contact the NIOK office –office@niok.nl –www.niok.nl

15. 30 November 2009Catalysis, An Integrated Approach15 Have a good course!