Alumni Networking Event Rome - 31 October 2025

Reconnect with the University of Groningen community at the Alumni & Networking Event on 31 October 2025 in Rome! Hosted at the Royal Netherlands Institute (KNIR), this evening brings together alumni, partners, and friends to exchange ideas, celebrate shared memories, and explore new opportunities.

The evening will be centered around the theme Secrets of an Ancient Cemetery. Our keynote speaker Prof. Peter Attema will address the challenges involved with the major excavation of the ancient Latin settlement Crustumerium. A response to this lecture by Prof. Paolo Carafa will be the starting point for an open discussion on archaeology, heritage, and international education. The evening concludes with a networking reception over drinks and a buffet dinner—an inspiring setting to excavate old university bonds, and forge new ones.

The number of tickets is limited. Secure your spot by registering before 10 October 2025.

We look forward to reconnecting with you at this alumni & networking event!

Date & time
Friday, 31 October 2025,17:00-21:00hrs (CET)

Theme
Secrets of an Ancient Cemetery

Program

17.00 - Walk-in & Registration
17.30 - Welcome by , Scientific Director of the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR)
17.40 - Welcome by the University of Groningen (UG)
17.50 - Keynote Speech by , University of Groningen: Secrets of an Ancient Cemetery
18.30 - Response by , Sapienza University of Rome: Research, Cooperation and Funerary Heritage
18.45 - Open Discussion
19.00 - Networking Reception
21.00 - End of event

Location
The Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR):
Via Omero, 12, 00197 Roma RM, Italy