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Conference

Celebration 50 years of the University Council

Date
Monday 11 April 2022
Time
Location
Academy Building
Rapenburg 73
2311 GJ Leiden
Room
Telders Auditorium

This event is for invitees only

Following the student protests of 1969, a democratic system of governance was introduced at Dutch universities. In 1971 the Leiden University Council was launched. The 50th anniversary of the Council is the occasion for this meeting.

During the celebration, the University Council and the Executive Board will look back on 50 years of student and staff participation and draw lessons for the future

16:30

Doors open

17:00

Introduction by Pieter Slaman (university historian)

17:15

Panel discussion about university democracy, with:

  • Prof. Douwe Breimer (Rector Magnificus 2001-2007, President Executive Board 2005-2007)
  • Prof. Paul Wouters (Dean Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences since 2019)
  • Jasmijn Mioch MA (chair University Council 2011-2014)
  • Dahran Coban (member University Council 2018-2020 and former chair Dutch National Student Association)

17:45

Comments and conclusion

18:00

Drinks

50 years of the University Council in images

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