The VU Education Day on 5 March 2026, will be entirely dedicated to ‘A Broader Mind – From theory to classroom’. It promises to be a day full of inspiration, connection, and new perspectives, bringing VU’s A Broader Mind vision to life.
This year, we are taking a big step: translating VU’s broader vision into the everyday reality of education.
Opening and Keynote
We will kick off the day with a joint plenary session, where Prof. dr. Kristin Vanlommel will guide us through the art of organizing change within VU. Read more about her keynote.
Workshops and interactive sessions
Choose from sessions that bring the A Broader Mind vision to life in your own educational practice. Get inspired, share insights and explore new perspectives that you can apply directly in your own context. Opt for in-depth exploration during the deep-dive sessions, or gain insight into a range of topics by attending the flash sessions. View all workshops currently announced on the VU Education Day 2026 programme page.
VU Education Awards Ceremony
The VU Education Day will conclude with the festive presentation of the VU Education Awards. The following awards will be presented: the Master’s Thesis Award, Student Talent Award and Educational Innovation Award. Afterwards, we will raise a toast in the Foyer – to the finalists and to one another!
VU speaker gift
This year, the speaker gift will be donated to the VU Fund.