Arts and culture | Studium Generale
Uni-visions: Hope, Heat, and Wonder in 2075
- Date
- Thursday 23 October 2025
- Time
- Location
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Lipsius
Cleveringaplaats 1
2311 BD Leiden - Room
- 019
A blazing hot and striking piece of music, a poem about hope for humanity, and an interactive exhibition exploring wonder — three visionaries present their visions for the year 2075 at Studium Generale.
To celebrate its anniversary, Leiden University organized the competition Verderkijkers: How can you artistically and provocatively imagine what our education might look like in 2075? From all submissions, a panel of experts selected ten finalists. The public then voted online to decide which three ideas would be brought to life. Come and experience the works of Ana Paulina Sánchez, Bram Boesschen Hospers, and Jos van den Broek!
Please note: This evening will be bilingual. Ana will present in English, while Bram and Jos will present in Dutch. The discussion afterwards will be held in English, but questions may also be asked in Dutch.
Ana Paulina Sánchez – The Encapsulation of Hope
In 2075, knowledge is screened via AI systems, transmitted via wired fluid channels according to each person's needs and personality, transferred directly into their minds, without the need of physical books or professors. Enter The Encapsulation of Hope: a poem written by a human, AI generated photos. A video. An installation. An ode to the eternal hope in the human spirit and the infinite waves of possibilities ahead, by Ana Paulina Sánchez.
More information about Ana Paulina’s winning idea
Bram Boesschen Hospers – Augustus 2075
August 2075 is a radiant, scorching, and intensely powerful orchestral work for large wind orchestra about students toiling in the sweltering summer of 2075. It is dedicated to Joséphine, the newborn daughter of Bram Boesschen Hospers. How can one imagine a human life that has only just begun? More information about Bram's winning idea
Jos van den Broek - Context-gebonden onderwijs voor 2075: een tentoonstelling
Education in 2075 is context-based learning for the heart (“feeling”), head (“imagining”), and hands (“making”). It emphasizes imagination, beauty, and wonder, and values the equality of those who work with the heart, the head, and the hands alike. To cultivate wonder is the university’s most important task. An interactive exhibition invites you to experience this new way of teaching. More information about Jos's winning idea
Registration is not required; just walk in. Those who do register will receive a reminder with all practical information the day before the event.
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