111th Dies Natalis

‘Engaging Minds, Advancing Science’
Header for the Dies Natalis 2024.

Erasmus University Rotterdam is committed to meeting the challenges of complex transitions towards a sustainable, peaceful and just world in an inclusive and engaged way. To make the difficult trade-offs that inevitably arise as we work towards a better world, our scholars, students and staff use the Erasmian values as a compass. 

How do we ensure that as many people as possible benefit from these transitions and no one is left behind? What is needed to retrieve knowledge and ideas from all corners of society? What responsible trade-offs should an ‘engaged university’ make between the various interests concerned? How do we achieve truly inclusive prosperity? And what will it take to educate a new generation of responsible leaders who embrace and actively promote sustainability, ethics and justice? These questions will take centre stage on 8 November at the 111th Dies Natalis, the anniversary of Erasmus University Rotterdam, entitled: 

‘Engaging Minds, Advancing Science’.

Dies Natalis 2023

Promotion video Dies Natalis 2024

Registering for 111th Dies Natalis

Registration via the online registration form is required for access to the ceremony in the Aula and the reception. The official language of the ceremony is English. The 111th Dies Natalis can also be watched via a livestream that is publicly accessible.

Programme:

  • Rectorship transfer

    During the Dies Natalis, the official handover of the rectorship from Professor Annelien Bredenoord to Professor Jantine Schuit will take place. Jantine Schuit will then give her first Dies speech as the new Rector Magnificus. 

    Jantine Schuit will be the rector of EUR as of November 1, 2024.
  • Honorary doctorate

    Professor Alison Wylie (University of British Columbia, Canada); honorary supervisor: Dr. Conrad Heilmann (Erasmus School of Philosophy).
     

    Alison Wylie looks into the camera.
  • Honorary doctorate

    Professor Koen Lenaerts (President of the European Court of Justice); honorary supervisor: Professor Fabian Amtenbrink (Erasmus School of Law).

    Koen Lenaerts looks into the camera.
  • The Dies Natalis will be hosted by journalist, speaker and filmmaker Ikenna Azuike and feature musical performances by LAKSHMI.

Practical information

  • Date and time

    8 November, 2024 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

  • Location

    Woudestein campus Aula, Rotterdam. After the ceremony there will be a reception in the Theil Building.

  • Language

    The official language of the ceremony is English.

Logo of Erasmus Trustfonds.

Academic prizes awarded at the 111th Dies Natalis

During the 111th Dies Natalis, awards will be presented to outstanding researchers and students of our university. By doing so, we recognise the talent we have and express our appreciation for scientists and students who have made a significant contribution.

Questions

If you have any questions or comments about this information, please send an email to ceremonies@eur.nl


 

Students helping out in the campus garden

Sustainability  

The Dies Natalis will be a CO2 conscious celebration, including vegetarian catering and offsetting of CO2 emissions. Read more about sustainable events at our university. 

Photography & video

Photographs and video recordings will be made during the Dies Natalis. It is possible that you are recognisable in the images. As a visitor, you give permission for the storage and use of these images for commercial purposes. 

 

Looking back to last year

Annelien Bredenoord talking on stage during Dies Natalis 2023
Dies Natalis 2023
  • Een volle donkere aula tijdens de dies natalis 2023 met op het podium het College van Bestuur
  • Nima Salami at the Dies Natalis 2023
  • Annelien Breden & Guido Imbens

Dies Natalis 2023

Annelien Bredenoord talking on stage during Dies Natalis 2023
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Arie Kers
Een volle donkere aula tijdens de dies natalis 2023 met op het podium het College van Bestuur
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Arie Kers
Nima Salami at the Dies Natalis 2023
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Arie Kers
Annelien Breden & Guido Imbens
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Arie Kers
Jun Borras & Lexter Woodley at the Dies Natalis 2023
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Arie Kers
Prize winners Research Prize 2023
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Alexander Santos Lima
Winner Fame Athena award 2023 Maria Carmen Punzi with artwork on stage during the award ceremony.
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Arie Kers
Stijntje Dijk receives Lambers Student Excellence Award 2023
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Arie Kers
Eveline Crone at the Dies Natalis 2023
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Alexander Santos Lima
The Transformers at the Dies Natalis 2023
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Alexander Santos Lima
Annelien Bredenoord, Ed Brinksma, Ellen van Schoten & Lexter Woodley at the Dies Natalis 2023
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Arie Kers
Annelien Bredenoord talking on stage during Dies Natalis 2023
Een volle donkere aula tijdens de dies natalis 2023 met op het podium het College van Bestuur
Nima Salami at the Dies Natalis 2023
Annelien Breden & Guido Imbens
Jun Borras & Lexter Woodley at the Dies Natalis 2023
Prize winners Research Prize 2023
Winner Fame Athena award 2023 Maria Carmen Punzi with artwork on stage during the award ceremony.
Stijntje Dijk receives Lambers Student Excellence Award 2023
Eveline Crone at the Dies Natalis 2023
The Transformers at the Dies Natalis 2023
Annelien Bredenoord, Ed Brinksma, Ellen van Schoten & Lexter Woodley at the Dies Natalis 2023

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