Radboud University

On Tuesday, November 25, Radboud University in Nijmegen will be hosting the national day for academic business and economics education. In a program for and by professors, university lecturers, program directors, and (vice) deans of various universities, we discuss the future and development of economics and business administration in academic education.

The national academic day is organized in collaboration with Radboud University, Leiden University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Tilburg University, University of Groningen, University of Amsterdam and Council of (vice) Dean’s Economics and Business Administration.

Address
Heyendaalseweg 141, Nijmegen

Programme

Reflect with colleagues from other Dutch universities on how we prepare our students to face the challenges of this world. Share your insights and learnings in in-depth discussions. Get inspired and connected with other lectures. Together, we contribute to rethinking and shaping our education in economics and business administration.

A dedicated team is currently developing the program. Each member is hosting an interactive session. More details to follow. Would you like to contribute? E-mail program coordinator Femmy van den Elsaker!

Program

12:45 - Walk in and reception

13:15 - Welcome

13:30 - Parallel sessions, round 1

  • Session 1. Rethinking our economics curriculum from a pluralistic perspective
    Hosted by Juliette Alenda Demoutiez, Assistant professor Economic Theory and Policy, Radboud University
  • Session 2. Towards sustainable education that enhances student engagement
    Hosted by Jorna Leenheer, Associate dean education School of Economics and Management, Tilburg University
  • Session 3. More than a topic: Integrate ethics at the core of your education
    Hosted by Tjerk Budding, Program director Bachelor Economics and Business Economics, VU Amsterdam

14:40 - Session switch

14:50 - Parallel sessions, round 2

  • Session 4. Teaching Welfare Economics
    Hosted by Philippe van Gruisen and Jim Been, Associate Professors Department of Economics, Leiden University
  • Session 5: Real Life Economics and Business: Societal issues into the classroom
    Hosted by Marc Kramer, Program Director BSc E&BE, Department of Economics, Econometrics & Finance, University of Groningen
  • Session 6: Bridging secondary and higher education: What does the new economy ask of our education?
    Hosted by Peter van Baalen, Director of the College at Economics and Business, University of Amsterdam

16:00 - Plenary closing

17:15 - Drinks

The program is subject to change up until the start of the event.

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