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Opening: The Mindful Library 27 February 2024 14:00 - 16:00

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Join us for the highly anticipated opening of The Mindful Library and immerse yourself in the world of mindfulness in academia. With distinguished speakers in the fields of Religious Studies, Cognitive Psychology and Health Sciences, we’ll explore what mindfulness has to offer.

As part of the reopening of the UB Tower on February 27th, The Mindful Library will finally open its doors on the twelfth floor. The Mindful Library is a place for reflection, connection and discovery on the topic of mindfulness and meditation. But what is the place of mindfulness in academia?

During a set of mini-lectures and a panel, we will wonder just that. We’re happy to announce that the speakers are:

Prof. dr. André van der Braak
‘Transformative Experiences and Their Place in Academia’

Prof. dr. Heleen Slagter
‘Meditation and the Predictive Brain’

Dr. Igno Maggio
‘From Awareness to Action: the Paradigm Shift We Need to Boost Our Students’ Happiness’

Other parts of the program are Policy Maker David Oldenhof who will share his vision on The Mindful Library; as well as a festive, formal opening of the two spaces that are part of The Mindful Library. You’re invited to stick around afterwards for some refreshments and some further conversation.

This opening symposium is part of the festive reopening of the UB Tower on Tuesday 27 February. Throughout the afternoon the renovated library tower of the VU Main Building will be the stage for various activities.

Programme

Location: HG-10A20 (later on HG-12B01)

HG-10A20

2:00: Walk-in

2:05: Welcome with David

2:15: André van der Braak

2:30: Heleen Slagter

2:45: Break time

2:55: Igno Maggio

3:10: Q&A with panel

3:25: Concluding remarks

HG-12B01

3:35: Festive opening

3:45: Bubbles

4:00: End

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About Opening: The Mindful Library

Starting date

  • 27 February 2024

Time

  • 14:00 - 16:00

Location

  • VU Main Building
  • 10A20 (later on 12B01)

Organised by

  • The Mindful Library X NEWConnective

Language

  • English

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