Do you have a brilliant idea for an unforgettable Studium Generale (SG) event? Something original, inspiring, thought-provoking, or just totally bizarre and fun? And are you ready to take charge and make it happen? Then this is your chance! We’re looking for TU/e students who can book a unique and professional program or performance for students. The best idea get's €1000 max. (not in your pocket though) to bring it to life.
What’s the deal?
You’ll be in charge of everything: reaching out to the speaker/artist/band, handling the booking, organizing the logistics, and helping with promotion. Don’t worry—we’ll guide you along the way!
What are we looking for?
An act or program that surprises, engages, and appeals to a broad TU/e audience. Think big: a top notch comedian, an interactive theater experience, a mind-blowing social experiment… or a pool party featuring your favorite obscure Danish jazz band? (Yes, really!)
Important: We’re looking for professional acts—so this isn’t the platform to promote yourself or your (student) organization.
Ready to make it happen?
Send us an email before Thursday, March 27, at studium.generale@tue.nl with the subject line “Our € 1000 Winning Idea”. Prefer to pitch in person? Stop by Auditorium 2.02 and convince us with your badass idea!
Student testimonial about organizing a Student Take-Over program
Antonia is from Romania and is a student in the TU/e’s Built Environment department. She organized the Student Take-Over program “Riding the Spectrum”: a lecture about how autism and neurodiversity can fuel success.
"I participated in the Student Take-Over program because I wanted the community to have access to something I was fortunate enough to have: a story that reveals potential help for those who are struggling and a valuable lesson in inclusivity for everyone.
I found the experience very special and rewarding: from the proactivity of Studium Generale's program organizers, David and Liza, in helping shape my idea and fully supporting me in making it happen, to the appreciation of the audience - showing me that the message I was trying to get across was as important as I thought it should be.
I've learned that sometimes taking the initiative to stand up for what you believe in is a crucial step in making a social impact. I've also learned that if you want to express something that you feel is important, the Student Take-Over Program is a great way to do it".
Previous Student Take-Overs
Need that final nudge to step up and make your idea a reality? Get inspired by some Student Take-Overs from the past year—each one dreamed up and organized by TU/e students just like you.
Connecting Through Art
Participants were invited to explore modern art while engaging in meaningful, barrier-breaking conversations with strangers through an interactive journey at the Van Abbe Museum.
Idea and organization by Thanos Athanasios, student Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences, and Helena Rodriguez, former student Sustainable Studies.
Riding the Spectrum
A powerful lecture by Dirk van Meer, CEO of CORE Changemakers, who turned his experience with autism into a personal and professional strength. His inspiring story highlighted the value of neurodiversity, inclusivity, and turning challenges into opportunities for impact.
Idea and organization by Antonia Ţiplea-Şerban, student Built Environment.
Goethe
In this lecture, Dr. Ansgar Mohnkern and student Luca de Clippelaar revealed the timeless insights and interdisciplinary brilliance of Goethe, showcasing how his works enriched our understanding of life, science, and philosophy.
Idea and organization by Luca de Clippelaar, student Electrical Engineering.
Who's Your Neighbor?
Through an immersive blend of lights, sounds, dance, and music, this interactive performance invited the audience to reflect on their life’s journey, fostering connection, self-discovery, and shared stories. View photos of the performance.
Idea and organization by Matei Sura, former student Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Promoting Equality in STEM and Beyond
In this lecture, Dr. Anouk Hubrechsen and Dr. Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway shared their journeys, challenges, and strategies for creating inclusive environments. From overcoming gender bias to fostering equitable opportunities, their stories highlighted the power of perseverance and the importance of advocating for change in STEM.
Idea and organization by Ema Šujster, student Mathematics and Computer Science, and Karla Hartmann, student Applied Physics.