Experienced debaters from the Debating club hold a debate with a humorous twist. Come watch various interesting and relatable motions get built and then meticulously destroyed by rival sides.

In this creative writing workshop, we will imagine post-human characters by connecting to the creatures of the exhibition Arcadian Dreams.

Even if it’s happened only once, we all know the profound feeling of being listened to deeply. In this session we’ll experiment with listening skills by attending to the space around us, to one another, and to ourselves.

What is the role of the real-life conversations we still have? Have they changed over the years, both in shape and purpose? What skills does one need to be a good conversationalist?

We use it all the time, everywhere, to make sense and to make nonsense. But have you figured out what language really is, fundamentally? Get ready for a mindf*ck.

Lumen and Studium Generale are joining forces and are starting a new monthly collaboration showcasing the best and freshest voices from cinema. Tickets are only €7,50 with a student card and include a free drink!

Wat zouden canonieke teksten uit de literatuurgeschiedenis ons te vertellen hebben? Ga mee op deze literaire reis.

How should we make sense of technophobia? How do we measure the value of our progress, the quality of our lives, and hopes for our future?

We are continuously choosing what to focus on. But where do we draw the line with sneaky marketing and advertising tactics?

What happens when you gain control over your genetic future?

Lumen and Studium Generale are joining forces and are starting a new monthly collaboration showcasing the best and freshest voices from cinema. Tickets are only €7,50 with a student card and include a free drink!

Exploring the challenge of reconciling America’s true history with its ideals of freedom and democracy and linking the modern resurgence of white nationalism to fascism, slavery, colonialism and Nazism.

Is there room for magic in a rational world?

Is it okay to kill bad people yourself? A lone gunman shot down the CEO of a large American health insurance company on the streets of New York City. Now the internet is pouring out support for the gunman. Why does an act of vigilantism entice the popular imagination so much?

We will explore and make use of the interactive artworks of Laurent Mignonneau & Christa Sommerer (presented in the Library) to look into themes such as portraiture, fleeting connections, and selfie culture.