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Innovative sustainable scenario for 2050 wins International NRG Battle

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-06-14T00:00:00+01:00

The second preliminary round of the International NRG Battle powered by GasTerra lead to many innovative solutions in the Innovation Centre for Sustainable Construction (ICDuBo). The theme; From Dreams to Reality was supported by the host of this round. A centre, that inspired participants by showcasing innovative experiments provided by companies that focus on sustainable constructions. Students from all over the world competed in 15 multidisciplinary teams for a spot in the finals of the International NRG Battle, which will be held during the Energy Delta Convention on the 23rd of November in Groningen.

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Innovation by top talents in the finance world

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-06-06T00:00:00+01:00

Amsterdam - May 20th 2011, Last Friday, the Duisenberg school of finance took its focus on innovation, with regards to financial issues in the finance sector. 100 talented students were pre-selected by companies, in order to participate in the International Finance Battle, which is organized by StudentStock, part of StudentsMedia. The students worked in multidisciplinary teams consisting out of 5 members, on different cases, varying from pension risk monitoring, sustainable banking and International tax law.

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Follow NRG Battle on Tour!

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-04-14T00:00:00+01:00

The first NRG Battle on Tour video is now available on Youtube and StudentStock! Go watch and see how things are going with one of the winning teams of the first round of the NRG Battle 2011. Joris Putman visits the Light Challenge team! Watch the movie go to:....

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Movie first round NRG battle 2011 online!

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-04-14T00:00:00+01:00

The movie of the first round of the International NRG Battle 2011 is online! All the fun, hardworking, educational and touching moments are put together in this movie to form one happy memory. Look back to remember and relive this fun day, or to show your friends/family why they need to participate in the next battle! Look under Battles on StudentStock.nl or go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eapp7smvjpU to watch the movie.

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Innovative ideas NRG Battle lead to potential realisation of sustainable ice rink: Ice Valley.

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-03-15T00:00:00+01:00

Groningen - March 4, 2011. Sustainability, innovation and energy where the keywords during the International NRG Battle in the FC Groningen stadium, Euroborg. 24 student teams geared up under the supervision of professional case instructors to meet, compete and innovate with 11 different challenging cases on the 3rd International NRG Battle...

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International NRG Battle trending topic on Twitter

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-03-10T00:00:00+01:00

Groningen - March 4, 2011, Innovation, sustainability and energy were the main topics of the day on Friday in the F.C. Groningen Stadium called Euroborg and on Twitter. Via an tweet action using #NRGBattle people with the most creative and highest amount of tweets were able to win a Solar backpack.

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Participate at the Finance Battle 2011?

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-03-10T00:00:00+01:00

FINANCE BATTLE 2011 Are you an (under) graduate Bachelor/Master student and interested in a career in the financial sector? This is your chance! Sign up now for the Finance Battle 2011. Two rounds will be held at the Duisenberg School of Finance in Amsterdam.

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Working at StudentStock

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-01-24T00:00:00+01:00

StudentStock is looking for a motivated student to write articles, and conduct interviews!

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Looking for a traineeship at E.ON?

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-01-10T00:00:00+01:00

E. ON Benelux offers talented, recently graduated talent the opportunity to gain experience in the energy sector through the E. ON Graduate Programme (EGP).

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The Health Battle during the international Medicine 2.0!

Het Studentstock Team — 2011-01-03T00:00:00+01:00

GRONINGEN - While international Medicine 2.0 congress in the MECC in Maastricht last Monday, November 29 the second qualifying round for the International Health Battle found place. The Health Battle is an initiative from Students Media BV. During this battle over 100 international students fight together and devise innovative solutions to business problems in the health sector.

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Looking for a traineeship in Russia?

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-12-14T00:00:00+01:00

Saint-Petersburg Electrotechnical Company (SPbEC, www.spbec.ru) offers an opportunity for business school and university students and recent graduates to undertake an Internship Programme in Russia with a possibility of following job placement.

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Winning student team finals NRG Battle 2010 on National Geographic

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-12-07T00:00:00+01:00

At the Energy Delta Convention in Groningen StudentsMedia BV organized the final of the 2010 Battle NRG International. Ten remaining student teams competed November 24 for the main prize, a broadcast on National Geographic channel, provided by sponsor GasTerra BV.

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Energy Battle 2010

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-08-06T00:00:00+01:00

On Saturday, September 11th the second qualifying round of the Energy Battle 2010 the stadium of FC Groningen. Companies including GasTerra, DSM, Siemens, Electrabel, Gasunie, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grontmij Netherlands, Waterbedrijf Groningen, E-on Benelux, Dong Energy, Tennet BioMCN, Incas3, CB&I, Gemeente Groningen will attend. Two hundred ambitious HBO/WO university students work for a day on issues in the field of energy and pitch their idea at the end of the day. An expert jury will select five finalists teams in this second qualifying round. The final of the Energy Battle 2010 www.energybattle2010.nl will take place in November, during the Energy Delta Convention.

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Three teams qualified for finals Health Battle, Sign up for round 2,3 and 4!

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-06-04T00:00:00+01:00

On May 29 th 2010 StudentsMedia, in collaboration with Health Valley, organised the first qualifying round of the International Health Battle in Groningen. The Health Battle is a competition where teams of students compete for the Health Innovation Award! The final of the Health Battle takes place at the Health Valley Event in March 2011 in Nijmegen. In Groningen, the tone was set with the kick of of the first qualifying round, and turned out a very successful afternoon. After a hard day work the students presented their solution to an expert panel of judges with Remco Hoogendijk as jury president. On the basis of three criteria for U.S. patent application: novelty, utility and nonobvious character three final teams were selected, Ordina, Health valley and IQCorporation.

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Health Battle 29th of May, Sign up NOW!

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-05-17T00:00:00+01:00

You are interested in a career in Health! In co-operation with Health Valley, StudentsMedia is organising the first qualifying round of the International Health Battle on the 29th of May 2010 in Groningen. A special Health Pool is being opened for this on StudentStock with Health Talent from all over the Netherlands, so make sure you're part of it! Six themes will predominate the event: eHealth, Care & Cure, Healthy Lifestyle, Food & Nutrition, Life Sciences en Medical Technology.

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International top talent battles in Groningen for energy innovation prize

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-05-17T00:00:00+01:00

On Friday the 19th of February Studentstock organised the first qualifying round of the International Energy Battle 2010 in the stadium of FC Groningen. Two hundred ambitious 3rd year Higher Vocational and University students from all over the Netherlands focused on current issues presented by energy companies in the course of a day. A renowned jury chaired by the CEO of chief sponsor GasTerra, Gertjan Lankhorst, selected five teams from this first qualifying round to proceed to the final. The second qualifying round will be on the 11th of September and the final of the Energy Battle 2010 will take place in November, during the Energy Delta Convention.

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Energy transition theme of second Energy Battle

Het Studentstock Team — 2010-05-17T00:00:00+01:00

"The structural safeguarding of the energy supply in combination with addressing the climate matter is one of the most important challenges of our time," says Gertjan Lankhorst, CEO of Gasterra. "The transition period to a fully sustainable energy economy will take decades. In that period we need to find new innovative solutions and handle the existing sources as efficiently as possible. The talents who will introduce these solutions are currently studying at university. We want to stimulate them to take on this task. Initiatives like the Energy Battle are an excellent means for this."

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Team Magic Boiler convincing winner of the Energy Battle 2009

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-11-30T00:00:00+01:00

Wednesday November the 18th was the day of the final of the Energy Battle 2009. Five teams got selected during the two preliminaries to join this final which took place at the Energy Delta Convention at the Martiniplaza in Groningen. It was an exciting day for the students who had to present their pitch in front of a large (international) audience.

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HOT!! Sustainable Dance Club? offers 4 great internships or graduation projects!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-11-27T00:00:00+01:00

People, Planet, PARTY! Starting from January 2010 the Sustainable Dance Club team is looking for talented, motivated, innovative, out of the box students with the ambition to create a more sustainable way of life by proving that sustainability can be fun. We have different positions available in the field of (marketing) communications, (industrial) design, computer science and architecture. If you are interested in doing your internship or gratuation project @ Sustainable Dance Club: check out the following positions: Communications Assistent ; Industrial Design (Engineering)/Mechanical Engineering (NL)Max/MSP specialist ; Computer Science/ Mechanical Engineering/Design Academy; Computer Science/ Mechanical Engineering

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Join us! at the first Internship and Career event in the field of Energy

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-10-31T00:00:00+01:00

During the Energy Delta Convention (November 18th) energy companies will present themselves at the first Career Event in the field of Energy. RWE, IBM, Alliander, Shell, Nuon, Bio Energie Noord, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Boer en Croon, KEMA, Nacap, StudentStock, Electrabel, Waterbedrijf Groningen will ptresent themselves at the Career Plaza and in the Exhibition Hall will be more renowned companies like Gasunie and Gasterra. This provides students internship and career opportunities in the international energy field. The Convention and Career Plaza will be concluded by a lecture of Mr. Gerhard Schr�der, former German Chancellor and Chairman of the Nord Stream Consortium.

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Report Energy Battle 2009!!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-09-25T00:00:00+01:00

Read the Report of the Energy Battle 2009! Companies offered issues in the field of ?Energy? to studentteams. Issues variated from energy transport, solar energy, bio-based energy, energy consumption patterns, energy law, sustainable energy, energy policy and communication to energy storage. Senior students battled for the finals on the Energy Delta Convention at November 18th in Martini Plaza, Groningen.

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Learning Dutch and how to survive it?

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-06-04T00:00:00+01:00

In the "guest blogger" spot today is Liz Cross of Crossover Translations. Although focused on learning Dutch, I'm sure her post will be of interest to anyone learning (or struggling to learn) a foreign language anywhere. Are you an integrator, an ostrich or a chameleon? Over to you, Liz...

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An IQ score of 151!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-03-26T00:00:00+01:00

An IQ score of 151 and leaving 99,95 % of the Dutch population behind you! Who is this student who won the IQ award last wednesday. Meet the modest, very talented and highly gifted student International Bussiness and, of course, read all about the IQ test results of the first preliminary of the national IQ award.

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Beta?! Come to the largest Science Center!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-03-24T00:00:00+01:00

Do you want to know more about your career opportunities and your personal talents? Come to the 15th Beta Career Event, April 8th at NEMO and discover your career options! At the Beta Career Event you will have the opportunity to meet different companies, or learn to start your own company, perform a personality test, test your IQ, follow a job interview workshop, Check your CV, arrange your internship and/or participate in a debate with your future employer!

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Studentstock discovers highly gifted students!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-03-23T00:00:00+01:00

During the preliminary of the national Studentstock IQ award 2009 we discovered some talented and gifted students. Some of them didn't even know they were that gifted! The University of Groningen (RUG) and Studentstock provided the prices, two foreign students and two Dutch students were rewarded.

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Crisis? Present yourself convincing!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-03-10T00:00:00+01:00

Studentstock offers students the possibility to present themselves in a unique and convincing way to the employers market. Read the tips and pitch advices of Cees Harmsen for a convincing and powerful presentation. Cees Harmsen is author of the book 'This is your wake-up call', a book on personal branding in turbulent times. On march 18th Studentstock will present a pitch competition during Recruiting Noord, so prepare a convincing pitch now!

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Pitch your idea! and WIN!!!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-02-26T00:00:00+01:00

Are you a (potential) student entrepreneur (untill two years after graduation) and do you have a great idea for a new product of service, sign in for the pitching contest of Square One! All contestants receive a special pitchtraining approximately two weeks before the contest. At the end of this session, 6 final contestants are chosen. The winner will receive a cheque of ?250 after the contest and also coaching worth ?750.

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Dutch student in China

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-02-09T00:00:00+01:00

My teachers at my study Trade Management Asia at the HES School for Business and Economics in Amsterdam arranged for me an exchange program in China to learn all about the Manderin language and to follow some trading courses. Together with 4 Asian-Dutch students, Finnish, German and Austrian students I followed my daily classess in a region which is characterized by the influence of the Chinese Communist Party and it's heavy industry and poverty.

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Studentstock in the finals of Bowlr!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-02-04T00:00:00+01:00

Every year the winterevent of the online industry takes place in Amsterdam, BOWLR! Who where there? Hyves (2teams) , Ruigrok | Netpanel , Mediamonks, HVA (2 teams), NOS, Qash, AdLINK Media, Semilo, Innovation Factory, KEGA, chunkid, Netlog, Yieldivision, Bitmove, the people's valley (2 teams), eBuddy, Four People, DQ&A, StudentStock, Adobe, Cordemeyer & Slager, Holder, Media Networks, IPAN, NR6, Firmhouse/Dutch Coast Software, Bright, Enter-priZe, WebAds, Wakoopa, Toscani, KinkFM, The Next Web, Spil Games, Dutchcowboys/Dutchcowgirls, Freshheads, EasytoBook | Weekendjeweg.nl | HotelSpecials, Amazon | E, La Comunidad, Sharewire | Main Capital, Emerce, TAPPS, Alkmaar Offline, Rhinofly, Marketingfacts, Brainmedia | Fassaert, Tripess, Marktplaats, Evident, Clockwork.

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Gaming? serious business!

Het Studentstock Team — 2009-02-04T00:00:00+01:00

Videogames are serious business. Competitors are in San Francisco, Montreal, Hawaii, Tokyo and Amsterdam. Your audience is extremely critical and always expects cutting-edge. Your marketing is worldwide and good employees are hard to find.

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And the winner is?. I?Merk!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-12-15T00:00:00+01:00

This topteam formed from different studies and student associations presented their award winning viewpoint on 2028 during the Innovationday 2008.

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Fly around the world!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-11-17T00:00:00+01:00

The meaning of "Movimento" in Italian is movement and that is what the initiators, Raphael Fellmer, Lars Mensel en Nicola Zolin, want. To move people! Their concept is unique. In the Haagse Hogeschool where never pictures of that size!

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Studentstock sponsor of Topstudents!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-10-27T00:00:00+01:00

Every January, about 250 international students put their diplomatic talents and skills to the test at the United Nations International Student Conference (UNISCA) in Amsterdam. The conference is a simulation of the United Nations, where students consider the consequenses of action or inaction in world themes, like global peacekeeping or renewing energy sources.

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Minister Plasterk welcomes international students!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-09-29T00:00:00+01:00

This year the organisation is aiming on 2,500 international students. The theme of DIS 2008 will be ?Connecting Cultures'. The event will make a connection between the various cultures and with the world of education.

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New! Customise your online presentation of Studentstock!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-09-08T00:00:00+01:00

From Monday 8 September, Studentstock introduces 'voice and photo' video, a new tool for you to make your online presentation even more personal.

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Studentstock is arrogant but fascinating

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-09-03T00:00:00+01:00

All things considered, my verdict is: 'Future Proof'. Studentstock presumes an 'Einstein Generation', which, unfortunately, does not exist; it is more a 'Billy Turf Generation' which is able to create PowerPoint presentations but cannot spell, and of which only a small selection will rise to heights of excellence. However, Studentstock is future proof, because it meets the following criteria:

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Nyenrode: Applying for a job through video is the future

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-09-02T00:00:00+01:00

In the search for new employees, the application by video can be a solution for employers. According to Rob Vinke, Professor of Human Resources Sciences of the Nyenrode Business University, applying for jobs by video is the future.

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Studentstock has been nominated as Sprout Challenger!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Sprout Challenger is an annual competition to select the most innovative businesses in The Netherlands. Studentstock has also been nominated!

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Studentstock.nl live!

Het Studentstock Team — 2008-07-11T00:00:00+01:00

Last month our website went live! www.studentstock.nl is a reality! For an opening stunt we organised a spectacular boat race in Amsterdam. We have a great recording of this day and you can watch a clip of 'Studentstock - The Boat Race' here!.

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