Cultural activities

From theatre and film to literature and hidden gardens: the Faculty Club brings together art, music and stories, offering members inspiring cultural activities. A selection of these activities is listed below.

The ReCycle Surfari

In the captivating documentary *The ReCycle Surfari*, we are introduced to Robin Aanstoot, a researcher, surfer and outdoor enthusiast from Utrecht. He cycled from Norway to Portugal, with his surfboard on the back of his bike and a bin bag in his hand, in search of inspiring stories about the fight against plastic pollution.

For half a year, Robin has been cycling along the west coast of Europe, from Norway to Portugal, with his surfboard strapped to the back of his bike. He’s doing it for the adventure, to help clean up beaches, but above all to document the stories of initiatives working hard to ensure a cleaner ocean.

Doudou, The Magic of the Rhythm

At the preview screening of Doudou, The Magic of the Rhythm, we were introduced to the life and work of the legendary Senegalese percussionist Doudou Ndiaye Rose. Linguist Prof. Dr Yoad Winter and filmmaker Sjors Swierstra who have distilled ten years of research in drum languages into a film that impressively brings together science and music.

Faculty Book Club

The Faculty Book Club brings together Dutch and English-speaking members to select and discuss books together. The clubs meet regularly and provide an inspiring platform for sharing stories and discovering new perspectives — from literary classics to contemporary works.

De Trein

The poignant one-act play De Trein was performed at the Faculty Club, with UU colleague Mario Wagenaar in the lead role. Carl Slotboom’s moving play brought memories of 1943 to life and deeply moved the audience.