Our NMD students are trained to become research professionals in the field of human-computer interaction (sometimes also referred to as computer-human interaction, for instance in the largest conference in the field, which is abbreviated as CHI). Although there has been a professional association connecting all HCI professionals located in The Netherlands for a long time, this association had been somewhat dormant. Fortunately, several HCI enthusiasts, including our own teachers, Jan de Wit and Karin Slegers(!), have committed themselves to reviving this association. Therefore, we proudly present to you: the new and revitalised CHI Nederland!!
CHI Nederland will be increasingly present in the coming months (and hopefully in years to come!) through the organisation of events focused on themes such as eHealth, HCI education, and inclusive design, to name just a few. Everyone in HCI (both students and professionals) are warmly invited to join this community of HCI professionals in The Netherlands, or even to become active members, by joining one of the task forces that are currently working hard to shape the future of CHI Nederland.
You can find more information on the CHI Nederland website, including links to the social media channels used for communication within the community and information about upcoming events. We hope to meet many of you there!