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Lustrum: making connections
Lustrum: making connections Programme

Programme Lustrum

From the lustrum office we offer a diverse program, for and by students and employees and in cooperation with our partners and relations in the region and beyond. On this page you will find a description per event, ticket sales etc.

The Programme per day

May 21

Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Our Rector Magnificus, Jacquelien Scherpen, opened the 410th lustrum with a beautiful speech. Then the duo Kuiper and de Groot played the lustrum song.
Bake-off
Bake-off
With a birthday comes cake! What fun the baking competition was, we had 1 winner in the end, who took home the Kitchenaid!
BFIA Ceremony
Ben Feringa Impact Award
Every year, the RUG distinguishes outstanding achievements by researchers and students in the field of knowledge utilization with the Ben Feringa Impact Award.
Ceremony of Merits
Ceremony of Merits
During the Ceremony of Merits, we celebrate those employees who have contributed something special to the UG in the past year.

May 22

Lustrum Sports Day
Lustrum Sports Day
Sports were of course not to be missed, you could play volleyball or try new sports such as pickleball and pole dancing. This event was for both students and staff.
Ideathon
Ideathon
The meeting gathered ideas on the future of higher education.
Festival of Imagination
Festival of Imagination
The Festival of Wonder offered an engaging mix of theatre, intellectual insights and more. New Scientist was our partner for this fascinating evening.
Podcast Noorderlingendingen
Podcast Noorderlingendingen 
For this special anniversary edition, Colin Mooijman interviewed Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa, live with an audience in the Academy Building.

May 23

Making Connections Lunch
Making Connections Lunch
A joint lunch with various dishes at the Academy Building provided connection and fun conversations.
Pubquiz
Pubquiz
TA knowledge quiz on current affairs, music, sports, UG history and more!
Workshop colleborate
Generation Event
How can different generations collaborate in the workplace?

May 24

Honorary Doctorates
Honorary Doctorates
We awarded 4 honorary doctorates.
Lustrum Party Suikerfabriek
Lustrum Party Suikerfabriek
Dance party at the Sugar Factory for students and staff.
Seminar Gerrit Hiemstra
Seminar Gerrit Hiemstra
In honour of his honorary doctorate, Gerrit Hiemstra was invited to give a lecture titled ‘Science, let's talk about it’.

May 25

Cycling Tour
Cycling Tour
A large group of sports enthusiasts cycled and explored the beautiful regions of Drenthe and Groningen with us on a 90-kilometre cycling tour!
Alumni Day
Alumni Day
An alumni programme full of fun activities was planned on Saturday 25 May.
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