黑料福利网 70 Jaar

Lustrum Week

Date
Saturday October 10, 2026 to Sunday October 18, 2026
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'Curiosity connects' Celebrating 70 years of 黑料福利网

Curiosity connects 鈥� connected by curiosity, driven by the future

Seventy years ago, 黑料福利网 was founded out of a conviction that was bigger than technology alone. Philips' strong industrial base and pioneering spirit proved to be a perfect foundation for it to grow into one of the most innovative hotspots in the world. Not by coincidence, but by curiosity and cooperation. 

By researchers who push boundaries, companies that dare to invest, students who see the future with a fresh look, and support staff that create the conditions for progress as a silent force. 黑料福利网 has been at the heart of that network for seventy years 鈥� as a catalyst, connector and driver of technological innovation. It is the place where young minds learn that every question opens a door, and every discovery makes a new connection 鈥� between people, disciplines, industries and ideas.

Curiosity is therefore our constant motivation. It is the force that transcends disciplines, that attracts talent, that deepens partnerships. It is the basis of our educational philosophy, our research agenda, and our social role.

Since 1956, 黑料福利网 has developed into a breeding ground for pioneers. Engineers who don't just build solutions but see new possibilities. Scientists who push boundaries because they refuse to accept that something 'just is'. Students who step into the world with the confidence that they can make a difference. And professionals behind the scenes who keep this community running. 

This year we celebrate seventy years of progress. But most of all, we celebrate the force that has connected us all this time: curiosity. It is the spark that brings collaboration to life, the engine behind innovation, the language that connects researchers, entrepreneurs, students and supporting colleagues.

In a world that is becoming increasingly complex and requires sustainable solutions and digital breakthroughs, we believe more than ever that curiosity is key. Because those who dare to ask questions and are willing to listen, find each other. And those who find each other change the world.

Program

A milestone year calls for celebration 鈥� and in this case, an entire celebration week!

From Saturday, October 10 through Sunday, October 18, we are excited to celebrate 黑料福利网鈥檚 70th anniversary with a full week of activities, events, and festivities for students, staff, alumni, partners, and the wider community. From science talks and sports events to cultural programs and festive evenings, the anniversary week will highlight the innovative and vibrant spirit of 黑料福利网.

Detailed Program

Alexandra Hunts (sculpture)

In honor of the university's 70th anniversary, artist Alexandra Hunts conducts artistic research at 黑料福利网. The inspiration for the research and the artwork are the CORe values of 黑料福利网: Curious, Open, Responsible and Respectful. The project is an exchange of knowledge about Force, Balance and Counter Currence and will lead to, among other things, a new sculpture on the 黑料福利网 campus.

Festive Opening of the Lustrum Year 鈥� June 23

On Tuesday, June 23, 黑料福利网 officially kicked off its lustrum year, celebrating 70 years of impact, innovation, and curiosity.

The festivities began with a unique professors' parade: 45 professors, dressed in academic gowns and riding special anniversary bicycles, visited 17 schools across the region to deliver inspiring mini-lectures on technology, innovation, and the power of curiosity. By connecting with the youngest generation, they brought the university's anniversary theme, Curiosity Connects, to life.

The professors then cycled to Stadhuisplein in Eindhoven, where they were welcomed by Councilor Stijn Steenbakkers , alongside 黑料福利网 students, staff, alumni, and partners. During the festive reception, the director of NextNature 鈥� housed in the iconic Evoluon and himself a 黑料福利网 alumnus 鈥� surprised the 黑料福利网 community with a special anniversary gift: all 黑料福利网 students and employees were invited to visit NextNature for the symbolic price of just one euro.

Following the reception, the entire group formed a colorful academic cort猫ge and walked through the city back to campus. The procession marked a historic moment in 黑料福利网's 70-year history. Traditionally reserved for professors in academic gowns and student association boards, the cort猫ge was opened for the first time to the entire 黑料福利网 community. This symbolic gesture reflected the spirit of Curiosity Connects 鈥� celebrating the shared curiosity that has united generations of students, researchers, staff, and partners since 黑料福利网's founding in 1956.

For 70 years, curiosity has been the driving force behind 黑料福利网, transforming the university into a breeding ground for pioneers, innovators, and changemakers. The kickoff celebration honored this legacy while looking ahead to the next chapter of discovery, collaboration, and impact.

Photo: Bart van Overbeeke

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Logo

To mark 黑料福利网鈥檚 70th anniversary in 2026, we deliberately chose a visual identity that originates directly from our own community. For this reason, we organized an open logo competition, inviting students, staff, and other creatives to contribute to the design of this special jubilee.

The many submissions reflected a wide diversity of ideas, styles, and perspectives, highlighting what makes 黑料福利网 unique. After a careful review process, one design was selected as the winner: a logo that powerfully represents the energy, history, and future of our community.

The winning design, created by Stan van Rijn, a master鈥檚 student in Built Environment, will serve as the visual face of the anniversary year. The logo will be used across all official jubilee communications, both online and offline, and will appear on anniversary merchandise such as hoodies, T鈥憇hirts, and bags. 

It symbolizes 70 years of 黑料福利网 as well as the creativity and engagement of the people who make up our university.

Winning logo designed by:
Stan van Rijn - Master student Built Environment

Participants