Are the numerous civic collectives in Rotterdam the missing link between citizens and government? Professor Tine De Moor takes you on a journey through Rotterdam's past to a distant future, which may become even more local than before.
The 20th Rotterdamlezing will be delivered by Tine De Moor, Professor of Social Enterprise & Institutions for Collective Action. Civic collectives take center stage during the lecture. A civic collective is an organisation or group of people who unite to pursue common goals or address issues relevant to their community.
Strength in unity!
In many cases, civic collectives focus on social, environmental, or political issues. For example, they may take action to protect the environment, combat poverty, strengthen local communities, or promote political change.
There is poetry in civic collectives, indeed, but are they more than just beautiful and inspiring? Can they also make a difference for individual citizens and society as a whole? And what role can scientists play in this? Can they also collaborate in finding solutions? Or should they remain aloof and limit themselves to identifying causes and setting goals?
| Time | Programme |
| 19:00 | Reception |
| 19:30 | Start of Rotterdamlezing |
| 21:15 | Drinks |
| 22:00 | Conclusion |
Rotterdamlezing
The Rotterdamlezing always has a keen eye for the most pressing questions in Rotterdam. It promises to be an evening full of inspiration and dialogue, where scientist Tine De Moor guides you through her research into the solutions to the challenges facing Rotterdam society.
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- From mid-March, you can reserve your free tickets at eur.nl/rotterdamlezing.
- Erasmus University Rotterdam is celebrating its 110th anniversary. This event is part of our 22nd lustrum. Check all our lustrum events.
- The Rotterdamlezing will take place on the first day of the 'Leven Lang Leren Festival'. During the week from 13 to 18 May, Erasmus University Rotterdam, in cooperation with the municipality, is organising dozens of free interesting activities throughout the city.
- From mid-March, you can reserve your free tickets at eur.nl/rotterdamlezing.