EUR Alumni

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26/02/2026

Your time to ask your questions! 🎥✨

We are launching the next episode of our “Ask the Expert” series! Each episode, an EUR alumnus or professor will answer your questions about their specific field of expertise! All questions will come directly from the audience, giving you the chance to participate!

For this episode, you can ask Anderson Mora Cortes anything about the brain. Think about mental health like anxiety and loneliness, brain diseases like Alzheimer's or dementia, or even the impact of sleep, food, or exercise on your brain.

Anything you always wanted to know from a neuroscientist? Drop it in the comments below!

25/12/2025

Thank you to our wonderful alumni community for an incredible 2025!

This year, we've asked illustrator Michael van Kekem to help us show our gratitude for all your support.

His work tells our story: together we can get there!

In 2026, we want to help more talented students achieve their dreams. Your contribution, big or small, makes it all possible. Will you help future students climb even higher?

You can donate to EUR Student Scholarships using the link in our bio.

Together, we can reach for the stars! ✨️🌟✨️

22/05/2025

🎉 Wonderful News! 🎉

The ESSB research project, 'Shaping school mental wellbeing through youth participation,' has received a €150.000 grant from the Dutch Research Agenda (NWA)! 💙

We're on a mission to improve mental health interventions for youth in secondary and vocational schools. Led by researchers Lysanne te Brinke, Yara Toenders, Danielle Remmerswaal, and Eveline Crone from Erasmus University Rotterdam, in partnership with the Trimbos Institute, we're focusing on youth participation to bring together insights from science and practice.

The researchers will map out mental health interventions in Dutch schools and work with young people to understand what works best. Plus, we'll look at how teachers and mentors can positively impact youth mental health.

Join us on this journey to create sustainable solutions that boost students' mental resilience! 💪

29/04/2025

🎖 A Royal Honour for two EUR professors! 👏⁣

We are incredibly proud to share that Professor Godfried Engbersen (ESSB) and Professor Paul van Geest (ESE) have received the title of Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion 🇳🇱 (Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau)—one of the highest royal distinctions in the Netherlands.⁣

Prof. Dr. Engbersen received the title on behalf of the King from our current mayor, Carola Schouten, for his incredibly impactful work on social inequality and international migration.
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As a Professor of Theology and Economic Thought at Erasmus School of Philosophy, Van Geest is celebrated not only for his groundbreaking scholarship on early Christian thought but also for his inspiring role in building bridges between theology, philosophy, and contemporary society.⁣

This prestigious honour recognises the exceptional academic contributions and the wide societal impact of their work.⁣

Congratulations, Professor Engbersen and Professor Van Geest, and thank you for your dedication to meaningful scholarship and dialogue 🌟⁣⁣

19/04/2025

From MBA to Prime Minister and beyond 🌍

What does it take to go from the classroom to leading a nation? 🇨🇼💼

Alumnus Eugene Rhuggenaath leveraged his MBA to drive change as Prime Minister of Curaçao and now represents 13 nations at the World Bank.

In our exclusive interview, he shares his journey, the power of leadership, and why education is a catalyst for impact. 🚀

📖 Read his story now!

19/04/2025

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"It was a leap of faith to switch from a major international company to a start-up setting and I’ll admit, I sometimes lay awake at night"

Alumnus Michiel Muller, co-founder of Picnic, continues to revolutionise the grocery delivery industry with a steadfast commitment to affordability, sustainability, and positive social impact.

Michiel's journey from an MSc in Business Economics (1989) to leading a billion-euro company exemplifies the dynamic synergy between academic foundations and real-world application. His dedication to combining quality service with environmental consciousness aligns seamlessly with EUR's mission to create meaningful societal contributions.

Read more about Michiel's inspiring journey using the link in our bio.

18/04/2025

Op zoek naar een podcast om te luisteren tijdens je weekend? Probeer dan eens deze aflevering van Stadswandelingen:

In het interview met eur-alumnus Thys Boer van vorig jaar wordt het Rotterdamse nachtleven onder de loep genomen.

Waar kun je in Rotterdam nog écht goed uitgaan? En klopt het dat het nachtleven hier op z’n retour is?

Als nachtburgemeester van Rotterdam gaat Thys in op de staat van het nachtleven in Rotterdam, zijn rol als nachtburgemeester en waarom de nacht meer aandacht verdient. 🎧💃

🎙️ Een productie van Erasmus Verbindt, in samenwerking met Omroep Rijnmond en Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam.

👉 Luister nu via de link in onze bio

17/04/2025

Calling alumni living in London: 🎉 Join us for a Special King's Day on April 26th!

Organised by The Dutch Church, The Dutch Centre and Vereniging Neerlandia, this annual event is free and accessible for people living in the UK who enjoy this festive part of Dutch culture.

🔶 What to expect?
- Flea Market
- Children's Games
- Raffle with fantastic prizes
- Toast with Dutch Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Paul Huijts
- Dutch snacks: bitterballen, patat & mayonaise, poffertjes, stroopwafels, zoute haring
- Best Orange Outfit competition
And much more!

🔸 Best Orange Outfit Competition: Dress to impress in your boldest orange outfit for a chance to win two tickets to the Leids Cabaret Festival!

A huge thank you to the staff and volunteers of The Dutch Church, The Dutch Centre, and Vereniging Neerlandia for making this event free and accessible for everyone.

17/04/2025

Do scholarships make any difference at all? 🎓💡

For many students, scholarships open doors to education and opportunity. But their stories often go unheard. Teresa Bazarra Urquidi wants to change that by giving a voice to scholarship recipients—sharing their experiences, struggles, and successes. 🌍✨

📖 Read her story via the link in our bio

Why do you think it’s important to highlight the voices of scholarship recipients? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

17/04/2025

What motivates you—external rewards or an internal passion for what you do?

In our inspiring interview, Michael Faure, Professor of Comparative Private Law and Economics, and Melissa de Groot, PhD candidate in Civil Law, discuss passion, self-reflection, papers and pressures, balancing responsibilities, and pride.

Read the full interview in the link in our bio.

What drives you in your career? Let’s discuss! ⬇️

14/04/2025

Leading Change: Feike Sijbesma's Call to Action

From studying biology to leading a global company, Feike Sijbesma is inspiring business leaders to fight climate change. His message? Companies must adapt, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Read the article in the link in bio to find out more about Feike's insights on embracing change to thrive in a dynamic world, supporting renewable energy and decarbonization efforts, and aligning business goals with social and environmental impact.

Feike's story shows that leadership and sustainability go hand in hand. Let's join him in making a positive impact! 🌍

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