Celebration of the 394th Dies Natalis
On Thursday, 15 January 2026, we will celebrate the 394th anniversary of the University of Amsterdam. You are cordially invited to the celebration of the Dies Natalis in the Aula (Singel 411).
Event details of
Celebration of the 394th Dies Natalis
- Date
- 15 January 2026
- Time
- 15:00 -16:55
- Location
- Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk
Registration is required. There is a limited number of seats available.
Programme
- Arrival of the academic procession
- Opening address ‘Academic citizenship: the societal task of the University’ by Rector Magnificus and (interim) President of the Executive Board, Prof. Peter-Paul Verbeek
- Dies Natalis lecture ‘the plasticity of our brain’ by Prof. Paul Lucassen, Professor of Brain Plasticity at the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam
- Awarding of honorary doctorates to TomTom founder and social entrepreneur Corinne Goddijn-Vigreux and gynaecologist and Flemish politician Petra De Sutter
