UM Connect Day 2024
Are you ready to learn, grow, and (re)connect with fellow UM alumni? Join us for UM Connect Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at the beautiful Tapijnkazerne in Maastricht! It’s the perfect place to meet other alumni and engaging speakers while exploring various topics in breakout sessions, such as intercultural competence, data flows in mobile apps, positive eco-psychology, purpose-powered growth and the secrets behind successful TED talks. And of course, UM Connect Day wouldn't be complete without a festive barbecue to close the day.
Do you want to join us? Every UM alumnus is welcome! This is your chance to revisit Maastricht, catch up with old classmates and delve into fascinating subjects along the way. Register now for this inspiring day, but don’t wait too long—capacity is limited!
Practical info
When: Saturday 28 September 2024
Where: Tapijnkazerne 11, 6211 ME Maastricht
Time: 13:00 until 22:00
Language: All sessions will be in English
Entrance fee: 15,-*.
*All proceeds are donated to the Equity and Inclusion Programme of the University Fund Limburg. The programme facilitates scholarships for underprivileged youth from the region, and supports projects focused on equality at UM.
We would love to welcome as many of you as possible, so for everyone coming from abroad, we arranged a special discount code for a hotel stay at The Social Hub. you can book with 'UMXALUMNI24' via their website to receive a 15% discount on your stay.
Programme
13:00 Walk-in & registration UM Connect Day with coffee/tea and 'vlaai'
14:15 Opening by Jan-Tjitte Meindersma – Vice President Maastricht University
14:25 Keynote by Roger Dassen – CFO ASML
15:15 Energy break + Networking and connecting participants with icebreaker/round tables
16:00 Switch to break out session 1
16:10 Break out session 1
16:55 Switch to break out session 2
17:05 Break out session 2
17:50 Switch to outdoor area
18:00 Closing by Bouwien Janssen – Director Life Long Development & Director Development & Alumni Relations Maastricht University
18:10 Switch to Tapijnkazerne
18:20 Festive BBQ & drinks
Breakout sessions
Scroll down for more details on all the breakout sessions.
Dr. Konrad Kollnig | LAW.next
"Want some cookies? Exploring data flows in mobile apps."Nicole Geschwind & Marjolein Hanssen | FPN
"Positive eco-psychology: how positive psychology can facilitate coping with climate change."- Roberta Di Palma & David Grigorjan | DEXLab
"Revolutionising employee training and well-being with virtual reality." - Romy Beuken & Lars Smits | UM Career Services
"Design your dream career: from aspiration to action." - Jan Scheele | Talk Like TED
"Learning the ingredients of the secret sauce of TED talks, based on coaching 200+ TED speakers." - Prof. Edward Huizenga & Liv Meinck | Benthurst & Co / UMIO
"Purpose-powered growth: elevate your career and business." - Mikhaël Akasha | UMIO
"Design your ultimate competitor." - Oliver W. Olson | MSM
"The effective and ethical use of AI for career success." Fabiana Visentin |UNU-MERITCancelled"Gender bias in team formation."- Katie Lindley | UM Language Centre
"What is intercultural competence?" - Dr. Leo Schouten & PhD Sanne Rovers | FHML
"50 jaar geneeskunde-onderwijs: van buitenbeentje naar boegbeeld" (in Dutch) - Dr. Ben Janssen | FHML
"50 jaar geneeskunde: waterkwaliteit in Nederland, wat kunnen dokters doen?" (in Dutch)
Lifelong Development
The world is changing fast. We face many transitions, creating both challenges as well as opportunities, which inevitably reflects on the equally transforming labour market. What will our working situation look like in, let’s say, 10 to 15 years? What impact will AI and automation have on our jobs? And how about the climate discussion, the ever-increasing globalization, the energy transition, and the challenges we face in healthcare? Just to name a few.
In this complex landscape, professionals are expected to act fast, proactive and be flexible. Acquiring new knowledge and skills is essential in this, in order to keep up and at the same time create meaningful impact. By offering good, labour market-oriented education and training, UM can contribute to a better labour market position for its students, employees, alumni, and people in the region, regardless of their age, experience, and educational background. The UM would like to contribute to solving societal challenges arising from the various transitions and reduce the gap between supply and demand of knowledge and skills in the region.
Learn more about the 10 breakout sessions
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