Thursday, May 21

Marjolein Jonker is the leading expert on Tiny Houses in the Netherlands. In May 2016, she became the first legal Tiny House resident in the country, living off-grid in Alkmaar. Now, she resides in a new Tiny House in Olstergaard, Olst. She inspires thousands through her talks, writing, and her blog, Marjolein in het klein. She founded the Tiny House Netherlands foundation and the TinyFindy platform. Her book, Tiny Houses: From Dream to Reality, published in October 2023, shares her extensive knowledge on tiny living.

Passionate and engaging, Marjolein promotes the Tiny House movement with enthusiasm, humor, and honesty. Curious about tiny living in the Netherlands and the possibilities for living small, sustainably and simply? Don’t miss her talk!

For who? 

• Visitors
• HAN Students BK1

Information Meeting with Annika Treiber

Will you become a world citizen? "Studying is combining" according to our student association "Trifonius". How nice would it be to gain practical experience in a country that has long been on your bucket list? Meet new people, get to know other cultures and see how they solve similar problems. 

Are you a 2nd year student and curious if this dream is achievable? Join us at this meeting and find out what opportunities there are for you abroad.

For who?

• HAN students CT2, BK2

Key-note speaker  Samman Saffarian

From leading design work at Zaha Hadid Architects to pioneering sustainable, biomimetic architecture, Saman Saffarian bridges cutting-edge design and environmental innovation. With a career spanning world-renowned studios, advanced academic research, and experimental fabrication, he brings a unique perspective on how architecture can adapt to and learn from nature. Currently based in Prague, Saffarian continues to explore material intelligence and climate-responsive design in both academia and practice.

For who?

• Visitors
• HAN Students CT1, CT2, BK1, BK2, Minor
• Staff BE

A 30-minute bike ride takes us to the Open Air Museum in Arnhem. This unique museum and park showcases the everyday life and culture of ordinary people in the Netherlands, featuring antique houses, farms, and factories from various historical periods. The museum also houses a collection of historical clothing and jewelry and offers demonstrations of traditional paper production, linseed oil production, and beer brewing. (If you’re unable to cycle, we’ll arrange an alternative solution.)

For who?

• Visitors
• Interested HAN students and staff

Social Event

We will organize a culinary walk through the beautiful city of Arnhem. This is a great way to experience the food and culture of a city. We will walk to different restaurants to sample the local cuisine, and learn more about the Arnhem’s culinary history.

For who?

• Visiting faculty
• HAN faculty

Social Event organised by study association Trifonius

The study association Trifonius is organizing a BBQ for the visiting students. Students from Architecture and Civil Engineering are also welcome to sign up. For those who are interested: after the BBQ, we'll be going out in Arnhem for a fun night (at your own expense).

For who?

• Visiting students 
• Exchange students