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 an honorary doctorate to TomTom founder and social entrepreneur Corinne Goddijn-Vigreux.
An honorary doctorate was previously announced for gynaecologist and politician Petra De Sutter. De Sutter has informed the University of Amsterdam that she will withdraw from the ceremony due to unforeseen circumstances.
