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 - 16:45 |
| Where: | 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 event, we will explore these questions together, with courage, hope, and resilience as our guiding principles. Through meaningful discussions, we will develop concrete actions and work towards a shared vision for the future.
While primarily aimed at fellows, this event welcomes anyone passionate about the topic, as we hope to bring together diverse perspectives to enrich our discussions. We encourage you to spread the word and invite colleagues, PhD candidates, or students who you know could make a valuable contribution to the conversation.
In the meantime, take a look at the summary of the keynote by Dr. Elke Van dermijnsbrugge: Dispatches from the Future: From Wishful Thinking to Wishful Doing. Or hear more about the event from the director of the Rudolf Agricola School Frans Sijtsma
Program
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09:30 – 10:00
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Walk-in
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10:00 – 10:10
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Welcome & Introduction to the Day
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10:10 – 10:40
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Energizer
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10:45 – 11:25
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11:25 – 11:40
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Coffee Break
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11:40 – 13:00
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Table Session - Round 1
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Experts:
Moderators:
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13:00 – 13:10
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Individual Online Reflection
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13:10 – 14:10
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Lunch
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14:15 – 15:35
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Table Session - Round 2
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Idem Round 1
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15:40 – 15:55
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Individual Online Reflection & Wrap-up
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15:55 – 16:45
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Networking Drinks
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Why Attend?
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Ownership and involvement: Get involved, your voice is invaluable, especially in these changing times.
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Collaboration and networking: By coming together in small, thematic table sessions, we encourage a cross-pollination of ideas and expertise. This is crucial for developing different solution approaches to challenges within our university and beyond.
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Building a close-knit community: In a welcoming environment where every voice counts, we work together on a shared vision for the now and the future. This results in a shared vision document that guides policy and strategy decisions.
