Arts and culture | Studium Generale
Uni-visions: Hope, heat and wonder in 2075
- Date
- Thursday 23 October 2025
- Time
- Address
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Lipsius
Cleveringaplaats 1
2311 BD Leiden - Room
- 019
A blazing hot piece of music, a poem about hope for humanity and an interactive exhibition exploring wonder – three visionaries present their visions for the year 2075 at Studium Generale.
To celebrate its anniversary, Leiden University held its Uni-visions competition: How will it be like to study in 2075? From the submissions received, a panel of experts selected ten finalists. The public then voted online to decide which three ideas would be brought to life. Come and experience the works of Ana Paulina Sánchez, Bram Boesschen Hospers and Jos van den Broek!
Please note: This evening will be bilingual. Ana will present in English, while Bram and Jos will present in Dutch. The discussion afterwards will be held in English, but questions may also be asked in Dutch.
Ana Paulina Sánchez – The Encapsulation of Hope
In 2075, knowledge is screened via AI systems, transmitted via wired fluid channels according to each person’s needs and personality, transferred directly into their minds, without the need for physical books or professors. Enter The Encapsulation of Hope: a poem written by a human. AI-generated photos. A video. An installation. An ode to the eternal hope in the human spirit and the infinite waves of possibilities ahead, by Ana Paulina Sánchez.
More information about Ana Paulina’s winning idea
Bram Boesschen Hospers – Augustus 2075
August 2075 is a dazzlingly intense orchestral work for a large wind ensemble, portraying students toiling through the blistering summer heat of 2075. It is dedicated to Joséphine, the newborn daughter of Bram Boesschen Hospers. How can we imagine a human life that has just begun? More information about Bram's winning idea
Jos van den Broek - Context-gebonden onderwijs voor 2075: een tentoonstelling
In 2075, education is context-based for the heart (‘feeling’), head (‘imagining’) and hands (‘creating’). This work embraces imagination, beauty and wonder and the idea of equal recognition of those who work with their hearts, heads and hands. Inspiring wonder is the university’s most important task. An interactive exhibition introduces us to this form of teaching. More information about Jos's winning idea
Registration is not required but if you do register, you will receive a reminder with all practical information the day before the event.
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