Do you keep postponing your writing and other academic tasks to tomorrow (or… next week)? You know what you should be doing, but somehow Netflix, snacks or your phone get in the way? You are not alone. Join us on 3 March for the Long Night Against Procrastination: a cozy evening at the LIC, packed with inspiring workshops, good vibes, and fellow students. Pick up practical tips and hands-on tricks to help you navigate the second semester with confidence.
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What to expect
- Three different writing areas to suit your study style.
- Expert support available throughout the evening.
- A psychologist on site to discuss procrastination and how to tackle it.
- A range of hands-on workshops.
Last but not least, there will be sandwiches available!
Ready to join? Register now! Don’t forget to select your preferred writing area. Workshop participation is optional, and no registration is needed for expert support.
Full programme
Writing areas (19h00 - 23h30)
Find the space that helps you focus best:
- Silent area - For those who work best in silence.
- Music area - For those who enjoy ambient music to stay focused.
- Social area - For those who stay motivated by talking and collaborating with others.
Book the writing spot that suits you via the registration form.
Expert support (19h00 - 23h30)
A big team of experts will be available all evening to help with:
- Document research and citation (FR/ENG/NL) by ULB BST and VUB University Library
- Numeric help (FR/ENG) by SAA Numérique
- Methodology (FR) by ULB SAA
- Eerste hulp bij schrijfopdracht (NL) by VUB ACTO
- Begeleiding bij je schrijfproces en -planning (NL) by VUB Studiebegeleiding
- Guidance regarding procrastination, stress, motivation, etc. (NL/ENG) by psychologist of VUB Studiebegeleiding
- Academic writing (FR) by ULB Flu
- L'IA dans les travaux académiques (FR), by ULB SAA
Our experts are ready to help. There’s no need to book in advance.
Workshops (start 19h15)
- Help with Word (ENG), by ULB SAA numérique
- Relaxation inspired by Sophrology (FR), by ULB santé
- Presentation Skills (ENG), by VUB ACTO
- Aandachtspunten in verband met academisch schrijven (NL), by VUB Studiebegeleiding
- Comment exploiter ses lectures dans la rédaction de mon mémoire ? (FR), by ULB Flu
- Comment devenir l'auteur.rice de mon mémoire en m'appuyant sur la littérature scientifique ? (FR), by ULB Flu
- Yoga (NL), by Lora de Baeremaeker
Book your spot via the registration form.
Workshops (start 20h15)
- Help with Excel (ENG), by ULB SAA numérique
- AI and Literature Exploration (ENG), by VUB UB
- Academisch schrijven met GenAI – tips & tricks (NL), by VUB ACTO.
- Comment baliser mon objet de recherche et construire ma problématique ? (FR), by ULB Flu
- Comment se prémunir du plagiat? Comment l'IA peut-elle soutenir l'écriture de mon mémoire ? (FR), by ULB Flu
- Discussion en groupe autours de la procrastination (FR), by SSM ULB
- Yoga (ENG), by Lora de Baeremaeker
Book your spot via the registration form.
Partners
The Long Night Against Procrastination is a collaboration between the VUB University Library and the Bibliothèque des sciences et techniques of the ULB, with the cooperation of VUB ACTO, VUB Studiebegeleiding, ULB SAA, ULB FLU, SSM-ULB and ULB Santé.
