Academic Year Opening at BUas

• Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
• Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Location: BUas Campus, Chapel (Horizon Building)

The official opening of the academic year at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) promises to be an inspiring afternoon. The focus will be on how diversity and inclusivity can contribute to innovation and the distinctive character of organisations and society.

Featuring a presentation by Lobke Elbers (CELTH)

Lobke Elbers, strategist and moderator at the intersection of research and innovation in tourism, hospitality and leisure, will give an inspiring presentation. On behalf of BUas and CELTH, she leads national and European projects focused on future-proof innovation in human capital. Her presentation will highlight how inclusivity and diversity can serve as drivers for change within sectors.

Further contributions from:

• Jorrit Snijder – Chair of the Executive Board of BUas, on BUas's refined strategic course.
• Joris Luyendijk – Journalist and author, on social inequality and the debate surrounding the “seven checkmarks”.
• Students from the World Leisure Congress Fieldschool – About their research into accessibility in leisure and events.

More information about the programme and registration will follow shortly.