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A Broader Mind Course

Join us on 15 October 2025 for A Broader Mind Course that prepares young students to begin understanding complex societal issues
Published:
2025-06-19
Target group:
For academics, For staff, For students
Pilot domain:
Digital Society & Global Citizenship
Category:
Training
Join us on 15 October 2025 for a transformative event to learn how VU Amsterdam’s A Broader Mind Course prepares young students to begin understanding complex societal issues.
This event offers Aurora partners a unique opportunity to explore our innovative approach to interdisciplinary education as initiated by Prof. Govert Buis. The course challenges early-stage students to think beyond their primary discipline, guided by more advanced peers. Through diverse academic perspectives, students develop a holistic understanding of complex societal issues: a mindset they’ll carry throughout their academic journey. Discover how this course can transform your institution by making teaching more engaging , curricula more relevant, and your societal impact more profound.
Programme
  • 9:00 – Doors open and coffee
  • 9:30 – Introduction to the A Broader Mind concept: history and goals, current (practical implementation): Prof. Govert Buis, Selene Kolman, Ermelinda Jaku and a student (assistant).
  • 10:15 – Hands-on: a concrete assignment of an A Broader Mind course. Experience the course yourself.
  • 11:00 – Coffee
  • 11:15 – Ideation and Steps to turn A Broader Mind into a true Aurora Course (Flex mobility, Local variants, Student Exchange, Joint effort?)
  • 12:15 – Plenary feedback from the groups and follow-ups
  • 13:00 – End
  • 13:00-14:00 – Lunch

Download the flyer: A Broader Mind Course.

This event is organised by Digital Society and Global Citizenship educational hub. Join us in-person at the VU Amsterdam Education Lab, or online.