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. Highlights include keynote insights from Prof. Peter Attema on Secrets of an Ancient Cemetery, a response by Prof. Paolo Carafa, and 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 strengthen old bonds and forge new ones.

Program

• Walk-in & Registration
• Welcome by the Royal Netherlands Institute Rome (KNIR)
• Welcome by the University of Groningen (UG)
• Keynote Speech by Prof. Peter Attema, University of Groningen: Secrets of an Ancient Cemetery
• Response by Prof. Paolo Carafa, Sapienza University of Rome: Research, Cooperation and Funerary Heritage
• Free Discussion
• Introduction to the Italy Alumni Community
• Networking Reception