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Is Word not always cooperating when you're writing down your work in a report or thesis? We’ve got good news for you, because we are hosting a workshop on 19th of November at 6 p.m. on the best alternative out there, LaTeX! LaTeX makes writing documents easier while you only have to focus on the content. The workshop explains the basic concepts of the language so no prior knowledge is required. Registration is free, but places are limited! We welcome you at 5:45 p.m. for a sandwich before we start the workshop.   Werkt Word niet altijd mee als je jouw werk neerpent in een groot verslag of een thesis? Dan hebben we goed nieuws voor je, want wij geven een workshop op 19 november om 18u over het beste alternatief dat er bestaat, LaTeX! Met LaTeX wordt het opstellen van documenten vergemakkelijkt terwijl jij je enkel hoeft te focussen op de inhoud. De workshop licht de basisconcepten van de taal toe dus er is geen voorkennis vereist om te kunnen deelnemen. Vergeet je zeker niet gratis in te schrijven, want de plaatsen zijn beperkt! We verwelkomen je graag om 17u45 voor een broodje alvorens te starten aan het workshop gedeelte.

Tired of wrestling with Word while working on reports or your thesis? Good news: we are hosting a LaTeX workshop on November 26th at 18:00, introducing you to the ultimate alternative for document creation! LaTeX streamlines your workflow so you can focus on content rather than formatting. This beginner-friendly workshop covers LaTeX basics, so no prior experience is needed. Participation is free, but spots are limited! The session will be led by Dr. Gilles Callebaut, the maintainer of the master thesis template. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why LaTeX? (Curious but not convinced? Join us for this intro — you might just want to stay!) Getting started: tools and setup Foundations of the LaTeX environment Tips, tricks, common issues, and a look at the master thesis template Target audience: All students interested in tweaking their reporting skills or wanting to prepare for writing your thesis. Highly recommended for all master students. All PhD students and faculty are most welcome as well to refresh or upgrade their LaTeX skills.