No Create Tomorrow in 2024

05 / 12 / 2023 | Rense Kuipers

Once again, no committee to organise student think tank Create Tomorrow was found. The event will therefore not take place in 2024, the Student Union decided.

Archive U-Today: The 2023 edition of Create Tomorrow.

Student Union chairman Xander Bon cites two reasons for cancelling the event. 'We were unable to find a board. In addition, the UT's financial situation also impacts the Student Union, which is why there is no alternative way to organise Create Tomorrow.'

In short, no organising committee and no financial possibilities. 'That is very unfortunate and also pains me to say,' notes Bon. 'This year's edition was a great success. For visibility and fuelling entrepreneurship, this is an important event.'

Create Tomorrow did not go on in 2022 either because a committee could not be found. SU chairman Bon acknowledges reduced 'organisational interest', but does not speak of a trend. 'Student activism is something that needs attention. I assume there will be another edition in 2025. That ambition is definitely there.'

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