Alumni Networking Event Jakarta 11/24/2026

Connect with RUG alumni in Jakarta and celebrate the past, present and future of Groningen–Indonesia collaboration! The University of Groningen and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Indonesia are pleased to invite University of Groningen alumni to a special alumni networking evening in Jakarta on 24 November. During the evening, you will hear more about the future of Groningen–Indonesia collaboration, attend the launch of a new collaborative research book and hear from a recent alumna about her double degree PhD experience. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time to reconnect with fellow alumni and expand your network over a buffet dinner. We look forward to welcoming you in Jakarta! Date: 24 November Time: 17:30–19:30 (walk-in from 17:00) Location: Hutan Kota by Plataran, Senayan, Jakarta Admission: Free, registration required !! - Participation is free of charge, including the buffet dinner and soft drinks. As the number of places is limited, you do need to reserve a free ticket in advance. Programme 17:00 – Walk-in 17:30 – Welcome by the Dutch Ambassador, Marc Gerritsen 17:35 – Welcome by the representative of the Indonesian Government, Prof. Stella Christie, DeputyMinister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology 17:45 – The Future of Groningen–Indonesia relations, Prof. Johan Woltjer, Dean of Graduate Studies, University of Groningen 17.55 – Address by Ibu Sherly Tjoanda, Governor of the Province of North Maluku 18.10 – Launch of a book of collaborative research, Prof. Ron Holzhackerr 18:20 – Double degree PhD experiences, by recent alumna Dr. Intan Novianingsih 18.30 – Buffet dinner and networking