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10 Years of the Paris Agreement: What Has Changed? and What Hasn’t? | Public Event
When:Fr 13-02-2026 15:00 - 17:00Where:House of Connections, Groningen

In 2015, the Paris Agreement marked a historic global commitment to limit climate change and steer the world toward a more sustainable future. A decade later, what have we achieved and where are we falling short?

To mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris...

A Celebration & Showcase of Critical Language Awareness
When:Tu 10-02-2026 14:30 - 17:00Where:House of Connections

On behalf of our reserach group RESPONSUS, Rudolf Agricola School warmly invites you to an afternoon of celebration, ideas, and linguistic fun!

We have two milestones to toast together:
• the publication of The CLA Imperative: Seeing the Water, a...

AI Sustainability Education Workshop (JTS & RAS)
When:Mo 02-02-2026 09:00 - 12:15Where:House of Connections

Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace, but at what environmental cost? In this interactive workshop, Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn, Marco Zulllich, Juan Diego Cardenas Cartagena, and Stefanie Kunkel guide participants...

Nieuw jaar, nieuwe kansen: samen aan de slag met de Circulaire Menukaart
When:Tu 27-01-2026 14:00 - 19:00Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, Groningen

De Circulaire Menukaart van Noord-Nederland: anders denken, circulair doen

De circulaire economie krijgt pas smaak als we samen met de juiste ingrediënten koken. Daarom organiseren Circulair Groningen Drenthe (VCGD), Noord-Nederland Verdient Circulair...

Argumentation Mapping Workshop & PhD Grant Ceremony
From:Th 22-01-2026 14:00Until:Fr 23-01-2026 10:00Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, 9712 HR Groningen

Do you want to sharpen your critical thinking skills and step out of your bubble?

We warmly invite you to the 1,5 day workshop led by Dr. Lotte van Poppel, where we will map out a controversial public issue related to sustainability. You will get a crash...

Lecture and Award Ceremony: Hanneke Steenbergen Thesis Prize 2025
When:Tu 16-12-2025 13:00 - 17:00Where:University of Groningen, House of Connections, Kwinkepleinzaal, Grote Markt 21, 9712 HR Groningen

On December 16, 2025, the Human Mobility & Migration Lab, the Department of European and Economic Law and the Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law & Public Administration at the at the University of Groningen, in collaboration with the...

Extreme Wealth and the Impact on Our Society: Learning from the UK with Danny Dorling
When:Mo 15-12-2025 15:00 - 17:00Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, Groningen

Do billionaires drive innovation or deepen inequality? Does extreme wealth strengthen economies or weaken democracy? As global disparities grow, it is essential to bring these questions to the surface in an open dialogue.

During this gathering, Danny...

Save The Date: Annual Risk, Crisis, Resilience Workshop
When:Mo 08-12-2025 09:30 - 13:30Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, 9712 HR Groningen, Netherlands

On December 8, from 9.30 to 13.30 we will have the annual workshop of our RCR theme at the House of Connections. There will be a guest speaker from Loughborough University, Dr. Monia Del Pinto, who will present her work on Disaster risk and Climate change...

EHN Lecture | Food before waste in premodern cities
When:We 19-11-2025 15:00 - 16:30Where:House of Connections (Red Room), Grote Markt 21

The next Environmental Humanities Network Talk + Discussion is just around the corner! Make sure to attend!

Food before waste in premodern cities

Historian, arabist and mealworm farmer Willem Flinterman will be presenting his prospective research project:

"Ci...

Resonant Ecologies: Sound, Art, and Cultural Heritage
When:Fr 07-11-2025 11:00 - 18:00Where:USVA theatre, Munnekeholm 10, 9711 JA Groningen, Netherlands

Resonant Ecologies: Sound, Art, and Cultural Heritage explores how sounds shape cultural memory, urban life, and creative practice. Bringing together students, scholars, producers, and musicians, the symposium invites participants to listen more closely to...

Make it happen: Fellows accelerating change together | The role and relevance of the University in the 21st Century
When:Mo 27-10-2025 09:30 - 16:45Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, Groningen

At a time when the university is facing budget cuts, global challenges, and a rapidly changing future of work and education, it is essential that we, as academics, come together in critical conversation about our roles and responsibilities.

During this...

Oily Lifeworlds’: On Oil and Everyday Spirituality in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
When:We 22-10-2025 15:00 - 16:30Where:House of Connections (Red Room), Grote Markt 21

On Wednesday 22 October, we are excited to host another EHN lecture and discussion with Jackson Tamunosaki Jack at House of Connections!

Jackson Tamunosaki Jack is a postdoctoral fellow in the AFREXTRACT project. His research explores extractive lifeworlds...

Dutch elections 2025 - Everything you need to know
When:Th 16-10-2025 20:00 - 21:30Where:Marie Loke Room, Harmonie Building

With the Dutch general elections just around the corner, this event offers an essential overview of the key players, issues, and debates shaping the 2025 campaign. 

For many internationals, understanding the Dutch political landscape can be challenging —...

Future of Sustainable Development: Understanding the interplay between society, business, and policy for accelerating SDGs and beyond
From:Mo 06-10-2025Until:We 08-10-2025Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, 9712HR Groningen, The Netherlands

While most of the event is closed to invited participants, we warmly welcome all interested to join the open session on 8 October from 13:30 onwards at the House of Connections!

Countries are not on track to meet the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for...

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