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‘Protect your tablet and smartphone!’ Everyone who uses their own laptop, tablet or smartphone at work is advised to protect their devices with a PIN code or password. And be cautious about using free software. TEX T : ANNEKE AALDIJK
not just personal information, but also includes patient or research data. Re searchers, for example, store their results on their laptop or tablet. Because these devices have enough storage space, there is often no reason to delete emails or documents or save them elsewhere. But imagine what happens if your device is lost or stolen and you did not protect it with a PIN code. Others will be able to access the data.”
Do not use Dropbox Furthermore, we are increasingly being targeted by malware attacks, malicious or even harmful software that often ‘enters’ the device unnoticed when you install free software. Hameeteman: “For example, programs can be installed un noticed and will then quietly steal data in the b the case for devices using the Android operating system. Be cautious of down loading software and of using programs such as Dropbox. Researchers often use this program to store their results, making it easier to share information
with colleagues. If you do not want others to steal your research results, this is not a good idea.”
Clean your mailbox “We owe it to patients and employees to ensure that their information is treated with due care”, remarks the Security information you are carrying around with you. Clean your mailbox regularly laptop, tablet or USB stick, but store them on, for example, the V: drive. Treat information and research data with due care and do not use the various cloud services to store information. Use free programs such as Dropbox or We Transfer with caution. So how should we
alternatives. Please make use of these. Moreover, where possible, do not store patient details or sensitive company information on your own laptop, tablet or smartphone. And, once again, always protect these kinds of devices with a PIN privacy.” If you need help installing a PIN code or require further information, go to the Service Desk or send your query to icthelpdesk@erasmusmc.nl.
Always report incidents Erasmus MC will start an awareness campaign this month about the risks of mobile data carriers such as laptops and tablets. In addition, we are urged to always report safety incidents.
Looking for nice place for visitors or foreign guests to stay? The Student Hotel Rotterdam on Oostzeedijk has nice, affordable rooms. You can also live there yourself. TEX T : ANNEKE AALDIJK
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he hotel opened a year ago”, says
Singels, responsible for organi zing accommodation for international students and researchers. “You can book a room here for one or more nights – directly at the hotel or via Booking.com. Foreign guests are usually accommo dated in hotels on Witte de Witstraat, b -
including the use of a bike. Rooms start at € 60 per night.” Furthermore, the hotel has 229 rooms that can be booked for a stay of at least
Vestia). In addition, we have private housing providers and an overview of various other housing initiatives.”
Intermediary the latter. Erasmus University College reserved 90 rooms here at the start of the academic year and other Erasmus MC Research Schools also block booked are now fully booked”, states Singels. “As
an intermediary, we see it as our respon service. We certainly consider this to be
More rooms available soon Expansion to an adjacent building on Oostzeedijk will give The Student Hotel an additional 240 long-stay rooms later this year as well as 22 hotel rooms. For further information see www.thestudenthotel.com/ our-locations/tsh-rotterdam.
Come to the Silent disco!
only used by international students, but Dutch students have now also moved into the hotel. Singels: “A standard room with en-suite bathroom is available from € 650 per month. You share a kitchen
The Board is complete The third member of the Board of Directors - economist David Voetelink – has started. Until last year he was a partner at KPMG. TEX T: ELLEN BR AND
Expensive student housing Singels: “It is not actually that bad. If you look at the market as a whole, it is not that much more expensive than
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Student Hotel is beautifully located on the outskirts of the city center, near Kralingen, and all rooms have a television, internet and a communal kitchen. Students can also make use of many extra services, such as lounge areas, a library, a gym and the free use
to deal with, you’re not really in luck. “There certainly are some challenges, such as the government cutbacks, DOK (program to implement digital change), the new buildings and the establishment of ever larger hospitals or hospital mergers outside Erasmus MC. In addition, further preparations will need to be made for the impact of the performance-based funding. But I am surrounded by good people and I am convinced that we will take charge of the troublesome dossiers and ensure that the organization remains
serving meals at reasonable prices and at an additional charge extra services can be provided, including cleaning, cooking utensils, bed linen, a personal trainer and massages.” Erasmus MC helps international students Why do they need help? Singels: “Housing is almost as important
Erasmus MC ranks among the best organizations in the Netherlands from an administrative and organizational point of view.” What type of leader are you? “I am a team player and enjoy creating opportunities for employees, to encou rage them to grow and to help them, and eventually to give them the chance to do it on their own!”
Luxury accommodation for a night or more!
on the outskirts of the city center, near
A Phishing email (an email in which the sender tries to obtain your username or passw ord, Ed.) or a virus. Or if you discover that someone else is using your account. Or if you lose your laptop, tablet or smartphone containing work-related information. Always report such things to the IT Service Desk, even if they happen on your own laptop or tablet that you took to work.”
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n increasing number of employ ees use their own laptops, tablets or sm danger is that we have no idea what is stored on these devices”, says IT Security
our courses are, if students cannot
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housing options up to three times. To this end, we have made arrangements with, among other organizations, SSH (student housing foundation; formerly
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ant to network with colleagues and researchers in a relaxed atmosphere? Come to the Culture Café on Thursday 17 October. The Graduate School will be organizing a Silent disco from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, in which you can dance to music played through personal wireless headphones.
Want to know more? Check the intranet.
Toad heads and water heads at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam
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ver seen a toad head or water head up close? The Natural History Museum Rotterdam – Erasmus MC’s neighbor – will exhibit highlights from the collection of serious human and animal birth defects from 12 October to 6 April. Erasmus MC supports the exhibition that focuses on the origin of the specimens, the medical and ethical history of the defects and the way in which modern medicine views and treats serious birth defects. And as an added extra: Erasmus MC employees get a 50% discount on admission.
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