SENSE the Society
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An interdisciplinary society for English-speaking language professionals in the Netherlands: #editors, #translators, #interpreters, #copywriters, educators...
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...
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...
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!
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....
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....
Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: 30 October, 12:00-14:00 CEST
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: 30 October, 12:00-14:00 CEST
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: 30 October, 12:00-14:00 CEST
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: 30 October, 12:00-14:00 CEST
Intelligent Editing recently released a new version of Draftsmith, an AI-supported editing tool. Interested in learning what’s new and how it can help make your workflows more efficient? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog for a full review by Susan Jenkins.
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Intelligent Editing recently released a new version of Draftsmith, an AI-supported editing tool. Interested in learning what’s new and how it can help make your workflows more efficient? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog for a full review by Susan Jenkins.
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00-14:00
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00-14:00
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00-14:00
What: An informal get-together for SENSE members
Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem
When: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00-14:00
Calling all SENSE members! Don’t forget to RSVP for the SGM in Utrecht!
We will be voting on the membership fee for 2026 and discussing the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.
You can learn about the proposed changes and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
We will be voting on the membership fee for 2026 and discussing the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.
You can learn about the proposed changes and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Calling all SENSE members! Don’t forget to RSVP for the SGM in Utrecht!
We will be voting on the membership fee for 2026 and discussing the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.
You can learn about the proposed changes and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
We will be voting on the membership fee for 2026 and discussing the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.
You can learn about the proposed changes and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
In our upcoming mini-workshop, Jenny Zonneveld addresses the elephant in the room: GenAI. This workshop will look at the skills and qualities that you can use to adapt your working practice and business model to the world of AI. RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In our upcoming mini-workshop, Jenny Zonneveld addresses the elephant in the room: GenAI. This workshop will look at the skills and qualities that you can use to adapt your working practice and business model to the world of AI. RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...
It’s not too late to sign up for SenseMed’s event this Wednesday!
Join us for an hour of sharing experiences regarding our business’s state of health, as well as the steps we've taken to keep our business going strong through recent events.
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
Join us for an hour of sharing experiences regarding our business’s state of health, as well as the steps we've taken to keep our business going strong through recent events.
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It’s not too late to sign up for SenseMed’s event this Wednesday!
Join us for an hour of sharing experiences regarding our business’s state of health, as well as the steps we've taken to keep our business going strong through recent events.
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
Join us for an hour of sharing experiences regarding our business’s state of health, as well as the steps we've taken to keep our business going strong through recent events.
RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
To all of our SENSE members, it’s time to make your voices heard. You are invited to the Special General Meeting to vote on the membership fee for 2026 and discuss the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.
You can learn more and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
You can learn more and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
To all of our SENSE members, it’s time to make your voices heard. You are invited to the Special General Meeting to vote on the membership fee for 2026 and discuss the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules.
You can learn more and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
You can learn more and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....
A little bit of rain couldn’t dampen our spirits at last week’s #SummerSocial25. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Rotterdam for our annual SENSE event!
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A little bit of rain couldn’t dampen our spirits at last week’s #SummerSocial25. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Rotterdam for our annual SENSE event!
'An enjoyable day with great food and plenty of opportunities to chat and network.'
What is Tomas describing? If you guessed the SENSE 35-year Jubilee, you’d be right. Interested in the rest of his and Claire’s reviews? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
What is Tomas describing? If you guessed the SENSE 35-year Jubilee, you’d be right. Interested in the rest of his and Claire’s reviews? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
'An enjoyable day with great food and plenty of opportunities to chat and network.'
What is Tomas describing? If you guessed the SENSE 35-year Jubilee, you’d be right. Interested in the rest of his and Claire’s reviews? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....
What is Tomas describing? If you guessed the SENSE 35-year Jubilee, you’d be right. Interested in the rest of his and Claire’s reviews? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....