Farewell party for Petra Oden and inauguration of Trix Mulder as professor

Wednesday 25 June is a special day of celebration for the Hanze Professorship Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship. We will say farewell to Dr. Mr. Petra Oden, professor of Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship, who will be retiring. This will be followed by the inauguration of her successor, Mr. Dr. Trix Mulder.

The Hanze Executive Board cordially invites you to attend on 25 June. 

Programme

12:30 – 13:30 – Welcome with lunch
13:30 – 15:30 – Farewell to Dr. Mr. Petra Oden
15:30 – Welcome and installation of Mr. Dr. Trix Mulder
16:00 – Film about the professorship
16:05 – Drs. Dick Pouwels, President of the Hanze Executive Board 
16:15 – Inaugural lecture and installation of Mr. Dr. Trix Mulder
16:45 – Mr. Drs. Suzanne van der Woude, Director of the Institute for Legal Studies
17:00 – Reception until 18:00

Panel discussion
During Petra Oden’s farewell, a panel discussion will take place on the development of impactful entrepreneurship over time. Moderated by Harm van Lieshout (Professor of Human Capital, Hanze), the panel members will share their perspectives on this topic.

Panel participants:

• Carine Bloemhoff, Alderman for Education, Employment and Economic Affairs, and Chair of the Groningen Labour Market Region

• Edwin Teljeur, Director of De Oude Keuken and Project Leader of City Deal Impact Entrepreneurship

• Jorn Broesder, Owner of De IJsscheppers and Association Manager at Impact Noord

• Claudia van Orden, Professor of Family Businesses at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

• Erzsi Meerstra, Senior Researcher at the professorship Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship at Hanze

Location
Hanze, Van OlstBorg building, Gerardus de San Conference Room, Zernikeplein 7, Groningen.

Gift Suggestion - Donation

Petra and Trix are strong supporters of the Centre of Expertise on Young-Onset Dementia and kindly request a donation to this centre instead of a gift. The Centre is committed to excellent care and support for people with young-onset dementia.
You can donate here.

About Petra Oden

Since June 1, 2011, Petra Oden has served as Professor of Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship at Hanze. Her research focuses on complex legal issues at the strategic and tactical levels that are relevant to (social) entrepreneurs.
Read more about Petra Oden.

About Trix Mulder
Since May 1, 2023, Trix Mulder has been professor of Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on legal issues at the intersection of ICT and law, such as data sharing and privacy, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
Read more about Trix Mulder.

About the professorship Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship  

The professorship Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship focuses on practice-based research into legal issues that support (social) entrepreneurs in strategic and tactical challenges. The aim is to better align laws and regulations with the needs of entrepreneurs, thereby increasing their impact and decision-making space. Key themes include digital transformation, impact entrepreneurship and governance, including social procurement, cooperatives and public-private partnerships. By working with entrepreneurs, teachers and students, the professorship contributes to innovation, regional cooperation and the strengthening of impact entrepreneurship.  
The professorship is part of the Hanze's Centre of Expertise Entrepreneurship and the School of Law.