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10/26/2020
Watch video lecture | The American Dream of 2020
Data Scientist and US politics expert Drs. Paul Verhagen discusses the state of the US elections based on the latest insight from polling and other data points.
10/26/2020
Watch video lecture | Nobel prizes 2020
The beauty of the research that lies behind a Nobel Prize is explained during this festive lecture by passionate scientists at the TU/e. Get to know everything about the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemi...
10/15/2020
Watch video lecture | Smart marbles
As a prelude to this year's virtual Dutch Design Week, TU/e professor Peter Baltus discusses the amazing potential of a swarm of tiny marbles that can inspect numerous possible environments.
10/8/2020
Watch video lecture | Board games, more than just Monopoly
People have always enjoyed playing games, but board games are becoming more popular and more sophisticated than ever. Learn all about the psychology, dynamics and design of board games!
10/7/2020
Watch video lecture | The body's clockwork
According to prof. Bert van der Horst, our biological clock is of greater influence on the occurrence, treatment and prevention of disease than we realize.
10/1/2020
Coronavirus and the SG programs until November 2020
Last verified: Thursday 1 October 2020 at 14:00 hrs.Studium Generale follows the TU/e policy regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), which is based on RIVM guidelines. In relation to the recent dev...
9/29/2020
Watch online talks | Pecha Kucha Night #37
Speakers from various disciplines inspire the audience with fast presentations of 20 images x 20 seconds. Extraordinary projects, innovative ideas, and bizarre fascinations: Pecha Kucha Eindhove...
9/17/2020
Watch video lecture | The history of times
How many times a day do you check your online calendar or look at your phone for the time? These days our lives are driven by deadlines, schedules and timetables.
9/17/2020
Watch video lecture | The Creativity Code
Will a computer ever compose a symphony, write a prize-winning novel, or paint a masterpiece? And if so, would we be able to tell the difference? Award-winning author and mathematician prof. Marcus du...
9/10/2020
Watch video lecture | Breaking patterns
We need to anticipate a rapidly changing world, yet our brain has a tendency to keep us in our comfort zone. How do we break our usual patterns? In this lecture, change expert and musician Ir. Coen Ju...
9/1/2020
Column and video | Hop on and enjoy the ride with Studium Generale
More than twenty-three hundred new students were recently introduced to Studium Generale ("SG" for insiders) during the online intro quiz. We got to know them a bit during that quiz and they...
8/20/2020
General visiting principles SG programs during corona measures
Last update: 11 October 2020Because of the current RIVM corona measures, our programs will, from September 2020 onwards, be organised differently than you are used to. We offer programs on campus...
8/16/2020
IntroQuiz: how did your team do?
On Monday August 17th we organized the IntroQuiz during the Introduction week of the TU/e to introduce new first year students to Studium Generale. 2200+ students participated in 160 teams in the quiz...
8/12/2020
World Press Photo exhibition 2020 postponed till January 2021
Every September we show the World Press Photo exhibition here on campus. Unfortunately, this year, the exhibition had to be postponed till January 2021 due to the measures concerning the corona virus....
7/3/2020
Summer break | New programming published here on August 17
It's been quite a roller coaster ride the past corona months. Running, coming to a standstill, changing direction, adjusting, changing direction again and that in repeating loops. N...
7/1/2020
From September, USE again at Studium Generale
From the start of the 2020/2021 academic year, it is again possible to follow Studium Generale (SG) programs marked with a USE label; online and where possible also offline. From that moment on, there...
7/1/2020
SG One minute tip | TU/e Summer University
Leonie, one of our enthusiastic student assistants and co-organizer of TU/e Summer university is back with a great summer tip for all TU/e students, PhD’s, PDEngs and employees who are staying i...
6/23/2020
SG One minute tip | Grand Hotel Europa
Tjeu, student member of Studium Generale's Board Committee is back with another quick tip. This one is for everyone staying at home this summer instead of doing their usual mass tourism things, an...
6/16/2020
SG One minute tip | De meeste mensen deugen (Humankind: A Hopeful History)
In this one minute tip, head of Studium Generale, Lucas Asselbergs tells you why he thinks the book "De meeste mensen deugen" by Rutger Bregman is a must-read, especially in times of crises ...
6/10/2020
Watch video lecture | The Corona Conspiracy
As rapidly as the Coronavirus spread all over the world, conspiracy theories on the spread of the virus – mainly via social media – followed: the virus was manmade in a laboratory, 5G caus...
6/8/2020
SG 6 Minutes Culture Quiz - (final) episode 3
Quizzes are still massive now, and we as Studium Generale have a tradition to hold up. In the nearby future we definitely gonna organize a live quiz, but we also like to tickle you with our new &lsquo...
6/6/2020
Radio podcast | Heroes of Soul
These are times when paying a little extra attention to the soul is very much needed, hence three hours full of Soul music and some of its great heroes. The focus is on the four big names, Aretha, Ray...
5/25/2020
SG One minute tip | Animation
Animations.. great for kids and even better for adults. At least, that's how program maker David thinks about it. Are you a fan of animation too?Enjoy watching the video.
5/23/2020
SG One minute tip | Explained
Student assistant Lisa has a tip for you to watch on Netflix: a fascinating documentary series of which one specific episode is very topical.
5/22/2020
SG 6 Minutes Culture Quiz - episode 2
Quizzes are still massive now, and we as Studium Generale have a tradition to hold up. In the nearby future we definitely gonna organize a live quiz, but we also like to tickle you with our new &lsquo...
5/20/2020
Watch video interview | Your life back with a corona app
Should we embrace digital technologies to fight COVID-19? In this free-to-watch video interview dr. Marjolein Lanzing addresses this question and talks about her research that focuses on Googlization ...
5/19/2020
Radio podcast | Eurovision Song Contest
Good evening Europe! After 44 years, the Eurovision Song Contest was finally returning to the Netherlands this year after the glorious victory of Duncan Laurence in 2019. Of course this was in pre-cor...
5/19/2020
Live on TU/e community radio | Heroes of Soul
These are times when paying a little extra attention to the soul is very much needed, hence an afternoon about Soul music and some of its great heroes. We'll focus on the four big names who h...
5/14/2020
SG One minute tip | Cinetree
Tjeu is a student member of Studium Generale’s Board Committee. He loves to watch films and he wants to give you some film tips in case you feel, like him, that Netflix doesn’t offer you e...
5/14/2020
Watch video lecture | Harry Potter and the Magic of Imagination
Good novels don’t help us escape the world, they help us live in it. In this fascinating lecture Hetty Zock (professor of Psychology of Religion) elaborates on the enduring popularity of th...
5/12/2020
SG Two Minutes Lecture | Hip hop turned 40
Hip Hop has turned 40 last year, so it's time for an ultra short two minutes lecture about the history of hip hop, by our SG program maker and Hip Hop expert David Ernst. Listen, learn and enjoy t...
5/11/2020
Radio Podcast | 20 yrs of live concerts at TU/e under SG flag
Studium Generale Program maker David Ernst made a radio-friendly-selection of songs of all the hundreds of artists who have played live at TU/e campus during the last 20 years.The heavy guitar and all...
5/7/2020
Column | Get a grip
On our way back from a skiing holiday in Valthorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, where the conditions can be harsh, the car starts to lose grip on the road and we steadily slide down a slope...
5/6/2020
Video lecture | Politics of the pandemic, by journalist Casper Thomas
The global outbreak of Covid-19 has ushered in a time of extreme politics. Does the corona crisis bolster the rise of authoritarian politics that already defined the pre-corona world? In his online le...
4/30/2020
Radio Podcast | The Beatles
It is exactly 50 years ago that the famous Beatles split up. So time pay attention to the ‘Fab Four’, to their songs, the way they have been covered, their producer, friendships and also t...
4/30/2020
SG One minute tip | True stories podcasts
Student assistant Leonie loves to listen to podcasts and shares two of her favorites with you.
4/24/2020
SG 6 Minutes Culture Quiz - episode 1
Quizzes are massive now, and we as Studium Generale have a tradition to hold up. In the nearby future we definitely gonna organize a live quiz, but we also like to tickle you with our new ‘6 Min...
4/23/2020
SG One minute tip | Best tip ever
Studium Generale program maker David now has a 'one-of-a-kind' tip for you. It's unique, it's comprehensive and pretty much a necessity of life. Enjoy the tip!
4/21/2020
SG One minute tip | Philosophy (from Seneca to The Good Place)
We are currently going through a crisis, and suddenly we are presented with all kinds of ethical and moral dilemmas. In this one minute tip, program maker Marle de Jonge explores whether the great phi...
4/20/2020
Radio podcast | The history of Hip Hop: 1979 - mid nineties
David Ernst is Program maker of Studium Generale and is, amongst other things, mainly in charge of organizing concerts and workshops involving music. But he also has a master’s degree in Communi...
4/17/2020
SG One minute tip | Harari's book 'Homo Deus'
In this one minute tip, head of Studium Generale, Lucas Asselbergs tells you why he thinks the book Homo Deus from Yuval Noah Harari is a real page turner and a must read for all technology students. ...
4/9/2020
SG One minute tip | Maps
Ever since he was a kid, SG program maker David has been fascinated by the magic of maps. His love for maps started in primary school by leafing through ‘De Grote Bosatlas’. It grew fast w...
4/8/2020
Radio podcast | The sound that makes the movie
Music plays an essential part in films. Many blockbusters come with musical themes that seem to live on forever. Lucas Asselbergs, head of Studium Generale, and musicians discuss some ins and outs of ...
4/7/2020
SG One minute tip | The Rijksmuseum
In this one minute tip, program maker Esther discusses what the Rijksmuseum has to offer in the stay-at-home category. She tells you why you should check out her favorites: the interactive virtual tou...
4/7/2020
Find our tips, columns, quizzes, long reads and lots more here
In these corona virus days you might want to get some interesting perspectives in culture, society and science to be inspired or just have a break from a long day studying or working from home. Beside...
4/2/2020
SG One minute tip | Between Art & Quarantaine
Is staying at home getting the better of you? Then why not get creative by recreating a famous work of art!
4/1/2020
SG One minute tip | STRP Festival online
In times of crisis, everyone's adaptability is put to the test. Social distancing is the current mantra. Social activities, events, concerts, theater performances, films, lectures, all are cancell...
3/20/2020
Blog: About broadening and connecting in times of Corona
2/20/2020
Postponed: Ad Dekkers / Work in process
The exhibition about the work of artist Ad Dekkers (1938 - 1974), characterized by austerity and geometry, which was planned for March / April in the Atlas building on the TU / e campus will be postpo...
1/29/2020
Compete in The TU/e Music Battle and win a spot on stage at Plugged Festival!
Are you in a band, a rapper or a singer-songwriter that really deserves to shine at the music festival of Eindhoven: Plugged! Then come and compete with other bands and musicians in the...
12/19/2019
Wrooooaaaaaaah we're closing for two weeks + photo flashback
Study activities are decreasing, study stress is on hold and you can almost smell the deep fried doughnut balls (and your breath on January 1st). Dear folks, the year has almost come to an e...
11/18/2019
Wanna share your love for music?
Don’t say ‘no’ immediately.
9/3/2019
Outdoor movie goes indoor
We have some good and some bad news for you. The bad news is that this Thursday September 5, the movie Lady Bird will not be shown outside Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos due to chilly weather conditions...
6/20/2019
Wanted: illustrator
We are eagerly looking for the drawing talent of our university. Someone who can make virtuous illustrations for our aproximately 12-14 workshops the upcoming academic year. Do y...
5/16/2019
Birth announcement: Instagram
We herewith proudly present the birth of the new cub in our social media family. We call her Instagram. You are very much invited to follow @studiumgeneraletue to view frequent stories, progam info, c...
5/6/2019
Postponed: outdoor movie Wild
It seems the weather gods are not in our favour, cause it's a bit chilly and wet outside, don't you agree?Based on the weather predictions for coming Wednesday evening we decided to postp...
4/16/2019
Popular indie rock band Pip Blom performs on April 25
When international music magazine Rolling Stone calls you "Cobain-isch" in your talent to say a lot with few words*, then you are definately doing something right. And that is exactly what i...
3/14/2019
First exhibition in reopened TU/e main building
With 'Atlas: Mapping the State of the World' we organize the first exhibition in the renovated - and eponymous - main building of the TU/e. The exhibition shows the current themes of our ...
12/20/2018
SG 2018: looking back and tips
This time of the year calls for cheesy retrospectives, New-Years-resolutions-that-are-killed-before-February and loony lists. We asked around in Studium Generale’s program team (Lucas, Gijs, Cor...
12/17/2018
Lecture 'The truth about lying' cancelled and replaced with 'Are the rich more greedy than the poor?'
Unfortunately the lecture 'The truth about lying' on Wednesday December 19th has to be postponed due to personal circumstances of the speaker. However, there will be an alternative l...
12/5/2018
USE alert for February Bachelor graduates
If your are planning to get your Bachelor in February, make sure you have collected 5 USE points @ Studium Generale
10/7/2018
SG 24/60: the aftermovie
Studium Generale turned 60 this year and we celebrated big time on October 4 and 5 for 24 hours straight. We felt truly inspired by all speakers, guests and performers who, together with all the ...
10/4/2018
TODAY: SG24/60 don't miss it!
Today is the big day: SG24/60 is happening! We will surprise you 24 hours non-stop with inspiring lectures, interviews, a film night, workshops, a nightly dance marathon and a steaming primetime ...
9/27/2018
SG24/60 Download the timetable now
Map out your path through 24 hours of non-stop fun. Download the timetable and click on the programs of your interest for more info.
9/26/2018
SG24/60 The TU/e campus hunt for Strandbeesten has begun
With the final preparations for the SG24/60 event taking over our workdays, the Studium Generale team thought it would be a good idea to tackle one of our other priorities :) : Investigatin...
9/11/2018
SG24/60 Alert: line-up announcement and timetable
The past months the Studium Generale team has been sweating, shaping, planning, calling, checking, cursing, verifying and high-fiving to put together a full and inspiring program for SG...
9/10/2018
WANTED: Hands- on inventor
Sounds weird? No way Jose. Approaching our SG24/60 event (have you blocked your agenda already?) we are looking for a few peeps that can convert a remote controlled toy car into a driving flyer box wi...
7/4/2018
SAVE THE DATE: SG 24/60
Studium Generale turns 60 and we are gonna celebrate that for 24 hours straight! On October 4th from 10.00 a.m. until 10.00 a.m. the next morning you can enjoy a broad variety of what Studium Generale...
6/21/2018
Origin of Life, lecture by Prof. George M. Whitesides
Last USE chance on the 19th of July“What was the origin of life?” This question is one of the most interesting in science, and unlikely ever to be answered unambiguously. It is also ...
6/8/2018
SG goes on Summer break
That's it for this season! Our last program before the Summer. All the programs of the past year can be found in our archive.We're back at the start of classes in September.Our SG office ...
5/23/2018
USE: The Final Countdown
Summer is almost here and so is the end of this college year, so maybe you are in full sprint to finalize your Bachelor program. While dashing towards the end, don not forget to check whether you have...
5/15/2018
Not the answers, but the ever-changing questions lead to groundbreaking research
Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa is a molecular explorer at the nanoscale. Last Tuesday he visited TU/e in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of TU/e’s Institute for Complex Molecular Systems ...
3/27/2018
The room where I watched The Room
Hah hah hah, what a story! It has been over two and a half years since I went to a special screening of Tommy Wiseau`s The Room in my hometown of Tilburg. Even though I had read some of the internet l...
3/13/2018
Eindhoven Elections: local politics for internationals
The municipal council elections take place on 21 March. But who can vote and whom should you vote for? On Friday 9th of March, about 65 (international) students and expats gathered in Luna to hear mor...
3/8/2018
The most famous speech in film history
Last night was the showing of The Great Dictator at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos. Once more for the fans (and for anyone who missed it): the final speech, which is seen as one of the best speech in (film)h...
2/8/2018
Alternative found for canceled lecture Hazing & Humiliation
The lecture Hazing & Humiliation by dr. Liesbeth Mann (Wednesday 21 Februari) is canceled due to personal circumstances of the speaker. We're currently looking for an alternative program ...
1/29/2018
Power
Each quarter a new Studium Generale program booklet appears. On the first page there's a column written by the head of Studium Generale, Lucas Asselbergs. Read this quarter's column here. The ...
1/24/2018
Welcome to our new website!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Along with a new look, we have included some features that we hope will make visiting the site easier and a more interactive experience.
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