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

09:30 – Doors open and coffee
10:00 – Introduction to the A Broader Mind Course
11:00 – Hands-on: a concrete assignment for participants to work on
12:30 – Break
13:30 – Ideation to turn A Broader Mind into a true Aurora Course (in groups)
14:00 – Plenary feedback from the groups
14:30 – Reflection on the day and Wrap up
15:00 – Drinks and end at 16:00 hours

Register for 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.