Celebration of the 393rd Dies Natalis
On Thursday, 16 January 2025, we will celebrate the 393rd anniversary of the University of Amsterdam. You are cordially invited to the celebration of the Dies Natalis in the Aula (Singel 411).
Event details of
Celebration of the 393rd Dies Natalis
- Date
- 16 January 2025
- Time
- 15:00 -16:45
- Location
- Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk
Programme
- Arrival of the academic procession
- Opening speech by Rector Magnificus Peter-Paul Verbeek on 'Science as a Connection: The Social Significance of the University'
- Dies speech ‘About the anniversary city, the university, and the power of the ode’ by Margriet Schavemaker, Professor of Media and Art in Museum Practice and general Director of the Kunstmuseum Den Haag
- Awarding of honorary doctorates to Liesbeth Geris (director of the Virtual Physiological Human Institute), Bianca Stigter (historian, journalist, and author), and Steve McQueen (filmmaker, screenwriter, and visual artist).
We cordially invite you to attend this Dies Natalis. You can do so at the Aula or online.
