Welcome to the wellbeing events page! Each month this page will be updated with a selection of diverse and fun activities to do in Rotterdam, so you can relax next to all the studying, meet new students and broaden your horizon. Whether you’re interested in music, sports, art, or developing yourself professionally: this page has something for everyone. Relaxing is just as important as studying, so keep an eye on this page!


September 2025

11/09: Smartphone Nature Photography

During this workshop you will discover how to capture the smallest beauty around you – with only your smartphone and a macro lens attachment: dewdrops on a leaf, the rhythm of veins, the calyx of a flower or the structure of moss. 
The workshop will take place in Botanical Garden Trompenburg, opposite the Woudestein/EUR campus. .


Sign up here to get creative with fellow students!

Date: Thursday 11 September

0Time: 14.30 – 16.30

Location: Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum, Honingerdijk 86 (gathering at entrance)

Price: € 7,50 with museum card or Rotterdam pass, €10,- otherwise


19/09: Open Air Cinema - Jaws!

To celebrate the start of the year, Studium Generale & ESN Rotterdam are organizing our famous Open Air Cinema! This time the ultimate summer classic with the most famous soundtrack: Jaws!


Cushions and blankets will be provided (First come, first served). You can buy your drinks and snacks at Erasmus Paviljoen. In case of bad weather, the film will be postponed to the week after. 


Get your tickets here!

Date: Thursday 19 September

Time: 19.45 – 22.30

Location: Pond next to Erasmus Paviljoen

Price: € 6,- for students


22/09: Open Stage Night

The monthly Open Stage Night by Studium Generale, Erasmus Music Association and ESN Rotterdam for Students of EUR. Music, spoken word; everything is possible as long as it fits at the stage of café Erasmus Paviljoen.

Are you interested in performing?
We provide a backline (with electronic drum set, electronic piano, semi-acoustic guitar and guitar amplifier), you just bring your instrument. All registrations for performing via the registration form. The form closes 1,5 week in advance. On the evening itself there is sometimes room for spontaneous performances, but we cannot guarantee this.

Would you just like to come and listen to the performances?
Of course, that is possible too! Entrance is free and you don’t have to sign up.


Date: Monday 22 September

Time: 19.30 – 22.00

Location: Erasmus Paviljoen Café

Price: free


24/09: Botanical Drawing Workshop

In this workshop you will learn the different techniques for botanical drawings; from sketching to a final drawing in watercolour or with fine liners with the use of fresh flowers and plants. 


Sign up here!

Date: Wednesday 24 September

Time: 16.30 – 18.30  

Location: Woudestein, Sanders L2-14

Price: € 7,50


30/09: Creative Writing Workshop

You will work on short writing assignments where the result is less important than the process. Loose sketches, but with words instead of drawings. You will try out, scrape, puzzle and if you want, you can read aloud.


Dare to try out without worrying about the outcome and surprise yourself with your own creativity.

The workshop will be offered four times this autumn but will have different assignments each time. This way you could sign up for multiple lessons if interested.


Sign up here!

Date: Tuesday 30 September

Time: 16.30 – 18.30

Location: Woudestein

Price: € 7,50