STUDIUM GENERALE
Studium Generale offers a programme of lectures, debates and talkshows, lecture series, art, film, theatre and we organise the biennial PAS Festival.
In 2024, Studium Generale launched the dialogue platform Omnium, which offers a programme by the university community reflecting on societal issues through dialogues, debates and discussions.
Scroll down for an overview of our upcoming (English) program.
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Is Politics Too Emotional, or Not Emotional Enough? | Lecture
WED 30 APRIL, 20:00
Auditorium, Minderbroedersberg 4-6
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Is politics too emotional? Are voters and politicians too angry or too anxious? Particularly in these times of polarisation and radicalisation, emotions in politics often get the blame. In this lecture, Gijs Schumacher discusses recent scientific research. In doing so, he debunks myths about emotions, polarisation and populism, and discusses new challenges for our democracy.
Also My Holocaust - Bearing the Pain of Our Ancestors| 4 May Lecture
SUN 4 MAY, 20:30
St Janskerk, Vrijthof 24
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The 4 May Lecture is organized on the occasion of Nationale Dodenherdenking (National Remembrance Day). In a plea for a more inclusive, contemporary approach to the commemoration of the Holocaust, Dutch-Jewish author Maurits de Bruijn will give a lecture about his views on the importance of highlighting intergenerational trauma.
Why Do We Always Seem to Have Room for Dessert? | Venlo Lecture
Period Poverty and Menstrual Health | Lecture
TUE 6 MAY, 20:00
Auditorium, Minderbroedersberg 4-6
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Menstruation affects the lives of half the world’s population: it influences budget choices, opportunities, participation in society and, in the long run, inequality. Linked to this is period poverty; not being financially able to buy the menstrual products you need, even though you are expected to perform at school or work. In this lecture Maria Carmen Punzi explains in what ways systemic inequality linked to menstrual health is manifested and institutionalized within our society, how this can be changed in concrete terms, and what is already happening right now.
Art Meets Science #4: Nature Never Loses | Conversation
SUN 11 MAY, 14:00
Bonnefanten, Avenue Ceramique 250
Register (Free entry with valid museum admission ticket)
In cooperation with Bonnefanten, Studium Generale organises special encounters between art and science. Our guest this time is the artist Carl Cheng. Together with a scientist, we will talk about his work. Over the last six decades, he has worked in a variety of media to reflect on environmental change, the relevance of art institutions to their public and the role of technology in society.
How Europe Could End | Schuman Lecture
MON 12 MAY, 20:00
Franz Palm Lecture Hall, Tongersestraat 53
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Wars, the fraying of alliances and international order, political extremism and fragmentation, natural catastrophes — all this is making the unthinkable suddenly look possible: the undoing of the European project. In this lecture, Constanze Stelzenmüller will share her view on the future of the European project.
Let's Talk | Talk Show
MON 19 MAY, 20:00
Dominicanen Bookshop, Dominicanerkerkstraat 1
Register (free)
LET’S TALK is a programme in which we not only give the floor to experts, but also challenge the audience to speak up and interact. In a lively and relaxed setting, we address issues of (student) life: relationships, career, love, health, stress, party life, engagement, etc. Have a drink, listen, talk and sharpen your thoughts and opinions.
Opera Zuid: Le Villi & Silenzio | Opera Visit
THU 22 MAY, 19:30
Vrijthof Theatre, Vrijthof 47
Tickets (only for students!)
Le Villi is an unforgettable dance opera full of passion, love and mysticism, and forms a world where past and present meet and where broken hearts are avenged. Studium Generale and Opera Zuid are teaming up to offer students a unique opportunity to go to the opera – at a quarter of the normal price!
